Recent content by BoySetsTheFire

One major problem with Wolf is that the primer caps blow back into the receiver. I've had them lodge in the trigger group, disabling the gun until I could disassemble it. So I figure fine for the range, but I keep Sellier & Bellot brass at the ready in my house. And yes, Wolf is dirty and...

Kano Kroil - that's some good stuff. I (and others) mix 50% Kano Kroil and 50% Shooter's Choice (or Hoppe's #9) for a great barrel cleaner. But I would not use Kano Kroil in the bolt. I've heard that Kano Kroil can be a little hard on the metal. I would use Kano Microil, from the same...

The answer really depends on your child and what he can handle. If the rifle is a bolt action, as oposed to an autoloader, then you can handload any caliber down to where he comfortably handle it. The advantage there is that he can shoot .308 or 30.06 at an early age, as long as you handload...

The first one - M1 Garand - I'm just crazy that way.

Pull the trigger with the very end ball of your index finger. A solid handshake grip on the trigger can pull your shot to the right. Make sure you're not pulling your shot. If that doesn't work, move your front sight to the right by 1/32 of an inch (hair) for every inch you are shooting to...

The Chinese Norinco is worth $300 (unissued). I paid $129 for an unissued Norinco, back in the late 80s. As far as a used SKS, you would have to gauge the muzzle and throat, as well as general condition before buying.

JoeDemko, sorry - the SKS was actually developed as a front line weapon. I misread. The citation is from "The SKS carbine" by Kehayer and Poyer. The SKS finally entered production in 1949 in Tula. But it was to remain a front line weapon for only a short time before it was replaced by the...

Just for the record, the SKS was never a front-line battle weapon. It was designed as a weapon for second-line soldiers that did not see combat at the front. Battle setting on the front sight is 300 meters. At that range, you should have time to feed the magazine from the bottom. If it's...

For any practical purpose (as opposed to target shooting) consider the 154 gr soft point. That's a knock-down round for hunting. For plinking, the FMJ and HP seem to have the same accuracy. I would get some of each and see which shoots better for you. For target shooting with the SKS, I...

M1 Garand for semi. There are various ways to trick out an M1 to turn it into a national match rifle. Add the scope. 30.06 military ball (HXP) is accurate and can be had for 28¢ per round, shipping included in that price. For the bolt, 1903 Springfield. Same ammo, accurate rifle. No...

Manedwolf <The SKS, unfortunately, depends on IMPORTED Russian-caliber ammo to keep it fed. If something happened that affected import> There's lots of 7.62x39 ammo for the SKS. Winchester makes it, as well as Sellier & Bellot, Federal and others. It's just that the Russian Wolf ammo is...

Put on some warm clothes and get 'er out to the range. That exact Smith Corona A3 just auctioned off, less than one hour ago, at a price in excess of $1300 on the CMP auction. And, from the photographs, it was not in as good shape as yours. That is supposed to be a very accurate rifle.

The SKS has a major cult following. I bopught an unissued Chinese Norinco for $129 back in the late 80s. I wanted more, but they were banned and I got the last of the allowed dealer sell-through. Now they are available again. Their best qualities are simplicity and reliability. A friend...

I thought I would start a new thread, as there are so many existing threads on the topic and they are quite lengthy. Also, I don't agree with many of the answers I've seen. I am also aware that most of the people on this forum are totally familiar with what I'm saying below. But I also see...

I live in NY and work in Jersey. The Jersey Walmarts do not handle guns or ammo, but the NY WalMarts do. So you can drive over, but call that WalMart first to see what they have in stock. The one near me is typically out of stock on different ammo at different times. I think it takes them...