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I have a K31. With all the misery I've gotten lately from my rifles, this is still the only one to never give me any grief. So I'm running straight back to my Swiss rifles.
I'll probably get at least another K31 (or 6), but what else is a must have from the Swiss?
Here's a few to consider... Mike
SWISSSNIPERS
Yeah, I'll take one of each! I wish. :lol: Thanks!
Here's another to consider. An uncommon rifle missing from a lot of collections. 1893 Cavalry carbine. Mike
1893 Mannlicher Carbine
Get a G96/11 and a case of GP11 ammo.
Make sure that the muzzle end is floating in the nickel-siver bush (it can get clogged with dirt and verdigris).
Take it to the range.
Shoot.
Be amazed.
The most accurate type of open-sighted ex-service rifle with original ammo that I have ever fired:thup: (Yes, I have fired a K31)
And the longest:madsmile:
More comfortable to shoot than a K31:thup:
Patrick
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If you really want to have fun- find a vetterli and convert it to centerfire. My 1871 is very accurate and it is a fun and not terribly difficult project to do the conversion and make up ammo.
GET A K-11! (carbine version of the long 1911 model) Mine is every bit as accurate as my K-31. Trigger pull is just as smooth and light. The locking lugs are at the rear of the action but it shoots GP-11 just as good and strong as the K-31. The stock is a little less chunky and lighter so I've found the handling to be quicker. The sighting plane is a few inches shorter despite being overall nearly the same length, but that's not a big disadvantage at 100-200 yds. The best news is that they're currently cheaper than K-31s (but maybe not for long when people start figuring-out that they're just as much fun!)
Actually, the lugs are at the center, not the rear. The 1889 lugs are at the rear.
Check it here....... Detailed comparison of the Schmidt-Rubin Series
Played with Swiss rifles for many years Quality of construction is superb. Rifles out perform the 200 yard range I use. Don't invade Switzerland. gary:thup:
I am in a similar boat.
I am going to do 2 things. K-31 with diopter sights (probably Swiss Products as the original Swiss ones cost more than a new car) and a K-11. K-11 deals are out there right now.
I just thought out why I like the G96-11 so much - it's the sights. Much better than the typical Mauser inverted-V blade, and the backsight is further out than on other rifles. On most, this would mean a rather short sight radius, but the G96-11 barrel is so long that you still have a more than 25" sight radíus - almost the same as a Swedish M96. So the G96-11 gets my vote as the best open-sighted rifle for old eyes with limited accommodation.
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Patrick
You won't be disappointed, Gulliever. Our P/S Diopters have now been approved by the Swiss SSV for sanctioned matches within Switzerland.
Latigo
Latigo, my new (to me) K-31 is on the way and I'm pulling together the funds for a Graf & Sons order!
Gulliver, if you join a local Swiss sanctioned Shooting Club they're less expensive by a good bit.
Standing offer to all Sanctioned Swiss Shooting Clubs. in Swiss Clubs and Events Forum
This is the Diopter we now produce. 75 to 1,000 yards capablity, and actually its a 1,150 yrd by field testing.
The P/S Diopter in SwissProducts Discussion and Support Forum
Thanks!
Latigo St.Marie