Here ya go Brian.A Pomgolian knockoff of Heer Mauser's 98 design.Built in a factory in Birmingham in '55.The Brumbys had the sence to chamber it in Paul's excellent 7mil cartridge.No need to reinvent...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 09:15 PM
I had a look in the back of my safes and found a few hiding, unused, unloved… A reminder of the days when you found bits cheap and cobbled together rifles which ultimately cost a fair bit! ...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 09:11 PM
That’s because all of their old owners are having their afternoon naps. :)
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 09:08 PM
yes I have always been a bush hunter and hunt with a round in the chamber- before I go hunting after cleaning bolt or a new rifle or having trigger done I always check check the trigger let off -...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 09:08 PM
Lovely looking furniture on that thing Hugh Shields.
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 08:22 PM
And I rarely rely on the safety with that particular rifle. I use the set triggger on it and it has actually gone off before when the set trigger is engaged and I've flicked the safety off. well...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 08:19 PM
....better to deal with "faff" than deal with an unintended or misdirected shot.... Not trying to criticize, but need to point out the number of accidents aren't always a result of "inexperienced"...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 08:18 PM
OK in the interests of a POLITE ,conversation with potential knowledge shareing to be gained... having used a lovely Bruno fox 222 (yip the one that has been through at least 2 other forum members...
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 02:52 PM
People just don't listen to weather forecasts n river warnings. Macauley river this afternoon and he s on the true right.Who s going to risk their lives n truck .People just don't f..... listen....
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 01:47 PM
cant get head around HOW it would be too noisy unless you hunt with no round in chamber........ most folks will either have safety on or have bolt with round on extractor and not shut completely....
Liked On: 23-01-2024, 01:41 PM
I intend to leave it since we are going around in circles let the man decide himself he has enough information he may decide on a german single shot who knows
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 09:25 PM
Crikey dickens! Respectfully, could someone kindly start a new thread titled "The complete history of Mauser actions, and comparisons and perceived benefits of push feed Vs controlled feed"? Poor...
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 09:16 PM
So the debate of push and control feed has been well debated but when it comes down to a hunting scenario it has little value both will get the bullet into the chamber and back out, projectile choice...
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 09:14 PM
I'd look at a howa 1500, you can get short barrel 308s with scope and suppressors pretty cheap
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 09:13 PM
I truly feel sorry for Farmer John so easy in my day a cut down lee enfield. 303 or in my case a parkerhale sporter .303 ex army ammo bought for 10cents each from school mates.
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 09:09 PM