91L1014
1949 still in its original bluing.
Bought this one from Brian Dick many years ago.
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91L1014
1949 still in its original bluing.
Bought this one from Brian Dick many years ago.
Turner offers both original pattern 1907 slings with period correct hardware and length.
For longer slings, look at their National Match slings. These are available up to 58" (long strap) and use...
I cannot add to the history any more than what has already been posted. However, as a user, here are some observations:
In my rifle team days, the Armorer used Lubriplate 130A when he serviced the...
Zinc was used during WW2, manganese came later. If an M1 went thru a rebuild/refinish after the switch to manganese, that's what it got.
The color you get will depend on several factors. With fresh...
Wanaxit,
I will try to answer your questions in detail, but you must help me by finding someone who is technically fluent in English to help with the translation. Google translate is good for basic...
Assuming the bolt is also made by H&R, it will have markings like the lower one in this photo.
The number on top is the drawing number. THis identifies the blueprint the part is drawn on.
H&R...
Here's the RAF ammo Roger mentioned. Does anyone know why it was not suitable for the Bren gun?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2018/08/pHWw5Qi-1.jpg
Winchester also loaded some in the...
The front sight should have a makers name on it. The clear plastic insert should be available as a replacement part if the sight is still in production. That's what I would try first. If a...
A front sight that is a cylinder with a clear piece of plastic with a hole in the center of the plastic is an aperture front sight. You center up the aiming black on the target in the hole.
The...
Not focusing on the front sight is the root of your difficulties. Black the sights and draw the pencil mark thereon, and give it a go. I think you will see an immediate improvement. The pencil mark...
There were some good suggestions above.
Start with a good 22 rifle with aperture sights. One with a good trigger would also be nice.
Use good ammo that is accurate in the rifle you will use....
My last year on the rifle team was 2000. At that time, all of the military teams provided coaches for SAFS.
You forget to take into account gov't inefficiency. The 59 rifles could have been...
The M1, M14, and M16 type rifles are all still authorized for use in the National Matches. Outside of the Games Matches, hardly anyone still shoots the 30 cal rifles because the AR's have the...
Make sure all the cartridges are fully seated in the clip. Do this by loading 7 rounds, and checking to ensure all are fully seated before inserting #8. A round that is not fully seated will catch on...
There was no pic of you installing the spring. Did you grease the spring when you installed it? If not, take it out and use a small brush to apply grease as you feed it into the op rod. The proper...
Yes, That's the one.
OK, found it.
This is from a USMC armorer.
Replace any spring that:
Is less than 19" free length regardless of round count.
Is kinked or does not lay straight when out of the gun.
Has flat...
I agree with browningautorifle.
The op rod spring should be replaced about every 2000 rounds. I have the USGI spec somewhere on what the free OAL should be of a serviceable spring. I'll have to...
Yes, you can bump the op rod to close the bolt.
It sounds like the op rod spring is weak then, or the rifle has old gummy grease slowing the action down. I always recommend that peeps replace the...
Links for stuff mentioned above.
Plastilube. This one jar is a lifetime supply. Use sparingly, a thin film is sufficient.
Champion's Choice
M1 cleaning rod guide. Machined to fit over muzzle....
Get one of the foaming bore cleaners, they are very effective for removing copper fouling from GI broached bores.
Back in the day when everyone shot the M1 and M14 in High Power, Plastilube was...
Bruce, sorry to disagree in part with this.
You are correct in that M1906 ammunition with the 150gr. cupro nickle bullet was issue during WW1. As long range machine gunnery was a prominent thing in...
A well set up M1 should be able to shoot like this at 100yds with well prepared handloads. I realize everyone wants to stretch their reloading budget by buying cheap bullets, but if accuracy is a...
This is the best I could find at the moment.
The only other suggestion is to check Midway and Midsouth regularly for blem bullet sales. They usually go fast when they crop up. Buy as many as you can...
Haven't loaded the Hornady 150, but I've shot a bunch of the Sierra and Nosler 155's. Buy them by the thousand, which saves over buying 100 at a time.
Just because a bullet has a cannelure, it...