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http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/8d6dd52f-41f3-46b7-9af1-a88944401ddd_zps4c4a6b2e.jpg My Persian Carbine

Ordering a scout style mount from S&K. Heard great things about them and thought I'd try out the ol' Cooper design. This thread has also got me interested in buying a Lee Hand Press. Reloading seems to be a great hobby.

Never considered that. Does the one-piece mount it make it more difficult to load, or not much difference? Any recommendations for mounts based on those pics and measurements?

Hey Baba, I just posted a couple pictures of the drilling already done on the receiver. I'm guessing the drilling and glass bedding was done at least twenty or thirty years ago. I would definitely like to do a two-piece mount if possible, it just seems more 'traditional'. Maybe even find an old...

Thanks, Guys Thanks guys for the help fixing the picture and compliments on the rifle! I just ordered a replacement 1898 24 lb. spring per your advice, Mustang. Here's a couple pics of the drilled receiver: The spacing between the rear holes is: 0.5" or 12.72mm The spacing between the front...

I hope they do move to Arizona. I wish more companies would drop contracts with states and governments that work to destroy the second amendment.

Need Help I just received a Persian Mauser carbine from my girlfriend for Christmas. It has Farsi markings on the receiver and a 16" barrel. A friend gave it to her years ago and she never shot it and didn't want it anymore. It was 'sporterised' with a glass-bedded and drilled receiver. The...

Here in AZ we have "Stand Your Ground" laws, with "No duty to retreat". I'm not sure what the laws are in Tx, but here he would have been perfectly within the law to chase them into the street, engaging them.

I carry a 9" boot knife everywhere I go. You never know...

Ron Paul and Guns Paul is a diehard constitutionalist. If you believe in the Second Amendment, Ron Paul is your man. He's got my vote.