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    Peter, As the 7.62 is flatter in flight than...

    Peter,

    As the 7.62 is flatter in flight than the 303 Mk VII and the conversion of yards to metres (a yard is around 10% longer than a metre) wouldn't this cancel each other out as the Indians...
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    As was about to sell a FS 21A (box, holder and 6...

    As was about to sell a FS 21A (box, holder and 6 rings) and FS 22A (with extension tube) thought to rummage the net for background information.

    Wasn't sure how best to describe these, but luckily...
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    A rifle that oozes some of Pedersen's finest...

    A rifle that oozes some of Pedersen's finest design work helped by the exceptional VA engineering. He would have driven them nuts during production.

    The same man that beat Colt's patents with the...
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    Bit off topic, but on top of an ex-service club...

    Bit off topic, but on top of an ex-service club at Cooktown, Queensland sit a couple of old MGs. One day a manby nannystate woman walking past notices them, gets all self indignant and complains to...
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    What's the feeling about this one an EFD from...

    What's the feeling about this one an EFD from NZ...

    Enfield 1907 smle .303 bayonet with quillion | eBay

    Thought the clearance / oil hole happened when the quillon was removed?

    The finish on...
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    Cants and Yaws... or why it won't shoot striaght

    Remember that there was a change in ammunition going from the 215gn (Mk VI) to the 174gn (Mk VII) along with the introduction of Cordite replacing black powder. To get the best out of the new shorter...
  7. Gooone shopping...

    The Australian Arms Auction - a personal prespective from one buyer...

    This auction is run by people who are well aware of Robert's position and his collection and be assured that these are not...
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    Wire Wrap Varients Varnished single strand...

    Wire Wrap Varients

    Varnished single strand electrical copper wire.
    a) Pinned with tacks
    b) Soldered

    Steel band.
  9. Sticky: Another L39 to match...

    Thanks for the effort. Here is another one from downunder...

    7.62mm L39 A.1.
    UE.70 A558.

    fanks,

    Smelly Sam
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    Best thing in developing tight groups is slugging...

    Best thing in developing tight groups is slugging out the barrel, although measuring a five groove barrel can be a bit tricky as no two grooves or lands line up across the diameter of the projectile....
  11. I too have rebuilt a few 2A1 Ishapore from India...

    I too have rebuilt a few 2A1 Ishapore from India and each and every one has exhibited similar treatment in its previous life.

    1. Oil based black paint hand applied, even the wood gets a bit...
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    The recoil forces involved necessitate a firm...

    The recoil forces involved necessitate a firm fixing of the scope rings to the rifle to ensure that zero remains intact.

    You will notice that the 'issue' mount and ring system are integrated on...
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    Before you do anything mechanical with any...

    Before you do anything mechanical with any firearm, smithing wise, get a good clear copy of an exploded diagram of the make and model, otherwise you are just bubering about with no real idea of what...
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    Have fitted the Huber trigger to several SMLEys...

    Have fitted the Huber trigger to several SMLEys (No.4, No. 1 Mk. III* & 2A1) in the collection and YES they do make a difference, a big difference.

    Follow the directions carefully as there is a...
  15. Barrel life...

    First some clarification needed.
    The following quoted posting attributed to Peter Laidler has been quoted numerous times recently to supposedly prove that Cordite erosion can not produce an unsafe...
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    this screw is only half of the story. the...

    this screw is only half of the story.

    the sleeve that it goes through is responsible for the amount of compression exerted by the trigger guard up through the stock onto the bearing surface on the...
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    not that many made. japan trashed most during...

    not that many made.

    japan trashed most during ww2.

    scarse to rarer of the smle variants.

    a great backstory of a young king who transforms a nation yet delivers no male heir but a daughter 2...
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    Sticky: Hi all Smelly Sam here, Yes, am infected with...

    Hi all Smelly Sam here,

    Yes, am infected with the SMLE virus, bit like Ross River fever.

    Am keen to bring back to Oz our illustrious SMLE offspring, so, anyone out there with Lithgow built...
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