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    I used one for years when I was on the Navy Team....

    I used one for years when I was on the Navy Team. I now use a Kowa 661. I wish I had the Unertl back ....

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    This is like watching Leave It To Beaver reruns. ...

    This is like watching Leave It To Beaver reruns. Same thing with same guy on the cast bullet forum ...

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    Here are a couple of pages from the 1935...

    Here are a couple of pages from the 1935 Rulebook:

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/08/Classesofarms1935-1.jpg
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    I don't believe that's what I said. The minimum...

    I don't believe that's what I said. The minimum is 1300 grams. Some will be high enough to hold the 3-1/2 lb weights. See above. I said:

    "shooters who choose the Swiss rifles need to be warned...
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    You "read" the gauge at the rear end of the...

    You "read" the gauge at the rear end of the receiver ring. The receiver ring on a M1903 is much longer than the receiver ring of the M1 or M14.

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    The intent of the Foreign Military Bolt Match (as...

    The intent of the Foreign Military Bolt Match (as it was called then) was that rifles would conform to their original specifications. (What part of "as-issued" isn't clear?) CMP has since decided...
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    The minimum pull for a K31 (and the Gew1911...

    The minimum pull for a K31 (and the Gew1911 series) in the Swiss rulebook is 1300 grams. That works out to 2.86 lbs. You frequently have to tinker with a Swiss trigger to get it to hold the 3-1/2...
  8. There is a special M1A Match at the Nationals. ...

    There is a special M1A Match at the Nationals. It's not a Board match, it's sponsored by Springfield Armory (Surprise, Surprise!) during the NRA portion of the Nationals.

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    Bob S.
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    The TRW NM M14's (1:12 twist) did very well with...

    The TRW NM M14's (1:12 twist) did very well with 190 grain Match Kings and 39grs of 3031 at 600 and out.

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    It is TENNESSEE. The upper superstructure just...

    It is TENNESSEE. The upper superstructure just forward of the director in CALIFORNIA is just slightly different.

    When I was at ED School in the Mare Island NSY in 1977, you could still find the...
  11. Thread: O3A3 barrels

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    M1903, barrel diameter at shoulder: ~ 1.145" ...

    M1903, barrel diameter at shoulder: ~ 1.145"

    M1903A3 barrel diameter at shoulder: ~1.200

    M1903, front sight attachment: spline milled integral with barrel. Notch in spling at rear for...
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    The clicks are holf minute: 1/2" at 100 yards. ...

    The clicks are holf minute: 1/2" at 100 yards. This target was fired at 50 yards.

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/07/Mossbergsighttest-1.jpg

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    Yeah, verily! 03A3 3939870 ...

    Yeah, verily! 03A3 3939870
    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/07/3939870_168-1.jpg

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    Eight thousandths is one MOA. Resp'y, Bob S.

    Eight thousandths is one MOA.

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    We used to shoot 22RF at 200 yards routinely. ...

    We used to shoot 22RF at 200 yards routinely. The target is the A-21 and it is still available from National Target. It's a challenge.

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    USN Mk2-1 SECNAV Trophy rifle: ...

    USN Mk2-1 SECNAV Trophy rifle:

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/04/Mk2_1barrelmarkings-1.jpg

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    The gas system of the M14 is not adjustable. It...

    The gas system of the M14 is not adjustable. It does have a somewhat self-limiting "relief" function, but you can still overstress it.

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    It's SOP on a match build with GI parts, as is...

    It's SOP on a match build with GI parts, as is peening the middle band itself. The diameter of the barrel at that point was not well-controlled. A new middle band is just as likely to be loose as...
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    Not USN. My guess would be Pakistani, but it's...

    Not USN. My guess would be Pakistani, but it's only a guess.

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    Great Minds Think Alike. :super: Resp'y, Bob...

    Great Minds Think Alike. :super:

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
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    Welcome back, Sights! Resp'y, Bob S.

    Welcome back, Sights!

    Resp'y,
    Bob S.
  22. Thread: 5V targets

    by Bob S
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    The 10" bull Able target dates from WW II. None...

    The 10" bull Able target dates from WW II. None that I ever saw had a V ring. I have no doubt that these were still in use on military ranges through the 1960's.

    After WW II, the bull was...
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    Rick: Yes, that's the picture that I refer to....

    Rick:

    Yes, that's the picture that I refer to.

    John:

    Definitely not a British sight. It's made on a standard US sight leaf.

    The Marine Corps shop that was near the Boiler Shop in PNSY...
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    Yes, the National Matches were fired in 1918. ...

    Yes, the National Matches were fired in 1918. However, the prescribed Service Rifle was the M1917, NOT the M1903. It was also also the year of the first Small Arms Firing School. The purpose was...
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    Go here: ...

    Go here:

    http://www.gunloads.com/castboolits/index.php?

    And post that request. Look for "Buckshot", and ask him to post the pictures of his low number that let go with a double charge of 4198...
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