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Hey, where are the Krag-Jorgensen and Trapdoor Springfield fans?
What's your favorite military surplus rifle?
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Greetings. I picked up my M-1 carbine two Saturdays ago at the C&E Gun Show in Hickory, NC. It's an Inland with a serial # of 493xxxx on the receiver and a date of 1-44 on the barrel which is also stamped Inland. The stock is from an M-2. I haven't shot it yet but intend on correcting that later this week. Since this is my only surplus rifle I'd say it is my favorite. 
Quickdraw McGraw
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She's a beaut! Gotta get one of those to go with my M1!
pwillie
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A good friend of mine showed me his dads M1 Carbine,in the box that came from the NRA from the Anniston Army depot.
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My favorite is my Swedish Mauser M96. I love how solid the action is after 105 years and the heft of it. That said the 29'' barrel is a tad clumsy. I really want a M39 or even a well done sporter.
NWCP
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My sporter CZ SA VZ58. Drop dead reliable, it is light weight and well balanced to boot. Best purchase in a military model rifle I've made.
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My definition of "surplus" may be a bit unusual, since I include sporterized rifles.
I have:
1. An M1905 Ross. This rifle has typically bad early 20th Century sights, tiny notch and tiny peep on a fold up leaf mid-sight. I rarely shoot it.
2. Customized M1903 in .35 Brown-Whelen. This is my "heavy" rifle and my favorite elk rifle.
3. Customized M96 Swedish Mauser in 6.5X55 Swede. This is a fine light rifle, and good for everything up to moose, considerng that's what the Swedes normally use for moose.
4. M1922 Springfield. This is a .22 LR made at Springfield Armory in the 1920s and 30s for training and sales. I consider it equal to a Winchester Model 52.
5. M1 Garand, made in the tail end of the Garand era by H&R.
6 & 7. Two M1903A3s, one by Remington and one by Smith-Corona. I use these mostly with cast bullet loads.
And like a good father, I love all my children equally.
I have:
1. An M1905 Ross. This rifle has typically bad early 20th Century sights, tiny notch and tiny peep on a fold up leaf mid-sight. I rarely shoot it.
2. Customized M1903 in .35 Brown-Whelen. This is my "heavy" rifle and my favorite elk rifle.
3. Customized M96 Swedish Mauser in 6.5X55 Swede. This is a fine light rifle, and good for everything up to moose, considerng that's what the Swedes normally use for moose.
4. M1922 Springfield. This is a .22 LR made at Springfield Armory in the 1920s and 30s for training and sales. I consider it equal to a Winchester Model 52.
5. M1 Garand, made in the tail end of the Garand era by H&R.
6 & 7. Two M1903A3s, one by Remington and one by Smith-Corona. I use these mostly with cast bullet loads.
And like a good father, I love all my children equally.
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The only one I have that was passed from my grandfather to my father to myself.
A WWII Japanese Arisaka 7.7 model 99. When I see others, mine is in pretty decent condition. The 'mum is completely ground off.
I load Hornady Soft Point Spires for that gun and the fixed sights are right on at 100 yards with the fairly calm load I am using of IMR 4350. Off a rest, I can shoot potato-size stones all day long with that gun.
The safety is the only drawback as it is awkward, however I just learned that one can simply lift the bolt handle up so the gun won't fire. As it is the trigger is a pretty tight pull (maybe 10 pounds). I don't worry too much about an AD, however, I still treat every gun as if it were loaded!
A WWII Japanese Arisaka 7.7 model 99. When I see others, mine is in pretty decent condition. The 'mum is completely ground off.
I load Hornady Soft Point Spires for that gun and the fixed sights are right on at 100 yards with the fairly calm load I am using of IMR 4350. Off a rest, I can shoot potato-size stones all day long with that gun.
The safety is the only drawback as it is awkward, however I just learned that one can simply lift the bolt handle up so the gun won't fire. As it is the trigger is a pretty tight pull (maybe 10 pounds). I don't worry too much about an AD, however, I still treat every gun as if it were loaded!
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My latest love has been Lee Enfields but somehow I always go back to that simple girl called the Mosin Nagant.
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Kudos to Miltech!!! It is back!!!
Well, it arrived here yesterday. I had sent a Japanese Type 99 Arisaka that had belonged to my grandfather to Miltech in California to be restored. Now, this gun was a basket case before it was sent. It had rust on all the metal from being left in an attic and garage for 15 years with no protection. The bayonet was rusted up as well. Since my grandfather did bring it back from the war and it has sentimental value, I couldn't see disposing of it. I wanted to bring it back to life, and I wanted it to be safe to fire.
At Miltech, they replaced the cracked and damaged stock, replaced the front sight, polished and re-blued all the metal surfaces, and included the monopod, bolt cover, and cleaning rod that were missing from the rifle, as well as checking it for safety and test firing it before returning it to me. I showed it to my father, who remembers the gun originally, and he was impressed. Believe me, this gun looks brand new!!!
Below are some pics that I took of it:
Miltech was very good to deal with. They are honest, fair, and their work is excellent!! I give them a lot of credit. I am thinking about getting a 1917 Enfield from them in the near future.
Well, it arrived here yesterday. I had sent a Japanese Type 99 Arisaka that had belonged to my grandfather to Miltech in California to be restored. Now, this gun was a basket case before it was sent. It had rust on all the metal from being left in an attic and garage for 15 years with no protection. The bayonet was rusted up as well. Since my grandfather did bring it back from the war and it has sentimental value, I couldn't see disposing of it. I wanted to bring it back to life, and I wanted it to be safe to fire.
At Miltech, they replaced the cracked and damaged stock, replaced the front sight, polished and re-blued all the metal surfaces, and included the monopod, bolt cover, and cleaning rod that were missing from the rifle, as well as checking it for safety and test firing it before returning it to me. I showed it to my father, who remembers the gun originally, and he was impressed. Believe me, this gun looks brand new!!!
Below are some pics that I took of it:
Miltech was very good to deal with. They are honest, fair, and their work is excellent!! I give them a lot of credit. I am thinking about getting a 1917 Enfield from them in the near future.
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Well, I have a new favorite surplus rifle (well, okay, not "officially" surplus, but it is close enough). I just picked up a Springfield Armory M1A-Standard Model with the composite stock. I will post pics as soon as I get a chance!!!
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schmidt rubin all the way
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I've only got one milsurp so far, my 1943 Longbranch No. 4 Mk1*.
I haven't had it long and have only 1 range session under my belt so far but I was pleasantly surprised how well it shot, considering I'm more of a handgun guy. It is definitely my favorite right now.
Next on the list is a Swiss K31. Gonna wait a couple of weeks before I sneak it into the house.
I haven't had it long and have only 1 range session under my belt so far but I was pleasantly surprised how well it shot, considering I'm more of a handgun guy. It is definitely my favorite right now.
Next on the list is a Swiss K31. Gonna wait a couple of weeks before I sneak it into the house.
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Swiss K-31
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Favorite Military Rifle?
Howdy!
Most effective: M1 30-06. WWII may have had a different outcome without it.
My sentimental favorite: Model 1896 Swedish Mauser 6.5X55mm. It's like the pink bunny; it just keeps going, and going, and going........
Thanks for your time.
Howdy!
Most effective: M1 30-06. WWII may have had a different outcome without it.
My sentimental favorite: Model 1896 Swedish Mauser 6.5X55mm. It's like the pink bunny; it just keeps going, and going, and going........
Thanks for your time.
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M1 Carbine or K31
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i also own a enfield long branch No. 4 Mk1
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1) M1 Garand
2) Simonov carbine (SKS)
3) Mosin-Nagant; ugly, but effective
2) Simonov carbine (SKS)
3) Mosin-Nagant; ugly, but effective
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Ditto on the K-31. Just picked one up from Classic Arms. It's easily the best built gun I own, mil-surp or not. Those Swiss are a meticulous bunch. I can hit 1.5 inch groups with iron sights. I may have to mount a scope just to see what she's really capable of. I love the straight-pull action. Fast and silky smooth. I really want a Garand, but I have never heard of one that will shoot like this K-31. I'm going to take it to the Ramseur appleseed and see if I can hit the long range popups.
For you boys that own an SKS, you really, really need to put a set of Tech-Sights on it. www.tech-sights.com. Before Tech-sights, I might have been lucky enough to group 5 inches at 100yds. With the Tech Sights, I can do 2 inch groups or less.
For you boys that own an SKS, you really, really need to put a set of Tech-Sights on it. www.tech-sights.com. Before Tech-sights, I might have been lucky enough to group 5 inches at 100yds. With the Tech Sights, I can do 2 inch groups or less.
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