I have to say a L1A1 is a fine looking rifle.... I used to like fondling my uncles one now alas....no more ...stupid e-cat rules
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I have to say a L1A1 is a fine looking rifle.... I used to like fondling my uncles one now alas....no more ...stupid e-cat rules
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I hated the ones we had in service. Trashed by over cleaning, constant stoppages, inaccurate.
I used one out of a helicopter prior to joining the Army which was in better condition than some of the ones we were issued.
Never liked them to be honest.
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Clearly the FN is for you. OG, not tainted by any bad memories... Pedigree... You know you want to.Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Yeah i have fired a couple of trashed ex-army L1A1s, they had been to hell and back. It also seems that some of the armourers didn't know how to set head space. My L1A1 was ex air force and in great condition (probably only been through a few barrels). Never missed a beat. To be honest as much as I love L1A1's my G1 (German issue FAL) was a far better quality rifle complete with chrome bore. This would have been my choice as a combat rifle.Quote:
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Did all my training with the above.Quote:
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I'm sure I'm not the only one on the forum(or even in this thread) that has a a cat slr and who would like to see you shoot it as describedQuote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
BuggerQuote:
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I would sure like to give it a go. I have no doubt though that the results these days would be far different. Seeing a hundred yards through an aperture sight these day might be a tad challenging.Quote:
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Specsavers Optometrists - Eye tests, Glasses, Contact lenses | Specsavers New ZealandQuote:
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On ya Ryan!Quote:
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What's the purpose of the carry handles on the L1a1, besides the obvious but seemingly unnecessary?
Just the obvious, they are heavy fuckers. And you have to remember that it was thought a good idea at the time as several rifles from the same time frame had them-maybe as the into action time from the handle was much faster than the sling options of the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by specweapon
Got the new little Ruger to the range today. Took about 5 shots to get on paper then shot these, with only the time it took for me to walk to and from the 100m target to cool down between groups. With some load development and a little trigger work I reckon things would tighten up, the 3 shot group is just under 1" and the two 5 shot groups are both just under 1.5", and pretty consistent considering I was using handloads with 165gn Nosler Accu-bonds, Black Hills 175gn match and Australian Outback factory soft points. It still points well with a fairly big scope on it, and the ejection and feeding are both very positive. The muzzle brake works well, but man is it loud.
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All together now, ready to go test fire. Aero receivers, Colt barrel and bcg, Noveske guard, Daniel defense irons, Cmmg two stage trigger, hogue grip and Ace stock.
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New to me, Remington 700 police with leuopld mk4 and dpt can
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New Mcmillian on my 338 edge
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Glad to see someone else is a fan of muzzle forward cans @stuart
Wohoo! Good to see it's gone to a good home. It's looking great :)Quote:
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~Apocalypticaman
Haven't posted in here in a while, here's the latest acquisition I got a while back.
338 Edge, 24 inch barrel, single feed, predator action, christiansen carbon fibre stock, terminator brake. Got rid of the nightforce and replaced it with the steiner T5XI, lovely bit of kit.
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Nibblet have you still got those sweet mounts?
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I like the "all black" colour in the kit.
Mac
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Na I was kind and included them with the nightforce [emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
This is 34mm like the rest of my scores anyway.
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Are they vortex match grade rings? They look super similar!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
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I want to say yes. ....
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How do you find the scope?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
Only fitted it last night haha. Have fired it on another rifle before and looked and felt great. Has better low light clarity than the nightforce which is why I want it
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That sure as hell isn't your work bench! Far too cluttered!
What's the performance like if the 24in edge
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Devastating. 2830 from a 300gr elite hunter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smiddy
Light hunterble hard hitting rig.
Is that a real word Nibblet?Quote:
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Does it really matter?Quote:
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Not in the slightest. I have made up shitloads in my time.Quote:
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The real word is it kills deerQuote:
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Look at that mud nightforce, yuk.
Where did you get the Steiner from if you don't mind?
Any bottle store Beaker. Not as good as Waikato though.Quote:
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My local wholesaler....Quote:
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@Alonzo knows a lot about these
You traded for a mud SteinerQuote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
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Umm, ah, yeah, na.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Steiner waaaaay nicer, mils to start with, better glass, proper illumination, proper clicks
Cool story broQuote:
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