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Forum: Guns
07-07-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,500
Posted By Vesi

RE: Safety first (pics)

Excuse me, I am sorry you feel the need to respond in the way you did. No, I don't know anything about your land, but I do understand ballistics. Projectiles aren't influenced by nationalities btw.
...
Forum: Guns
07-06-2004, 09:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,500
Posted By Vesi

RE: Safety first (pics)

Yep, a solid sand backstop would work. A sand wall, at least a yard wide will stop a riflebullet. Clean, sharp-edge grained sand that is. The kind of sand used in concrete is perfect for the purpose...
Forum: Young Hunters
07-05-2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,727
Posted By Vesi

RE: Age???

20
Forum: Guns
07-04-2004, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By Vesi

RE: looking for a ....

I never understood why some people think a trigger can be a safety device.....
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
07-04-2004, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By Vesi

RE: Finally scanned a few pictures

Nice fish!
Forum: Black Powder
07-04-2004, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By Vesi

RE: Lead

Wheel weights, used ones..(most garages have bins full of the stuff) I don't know about the US, but in Europe this stuff has to be treated as chemical waist and most garages will just give the stuff...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
07-04-2004, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,834
Posted By Vesi

RE: VINTAGE BOLT ACTIONS (NAGANT 7.65X54R OR MAUSER 8MM) AND WHY

I say this is a close call, it depends on both the Mauser and the Moisin nagant. I would pick a Finnish Moisin Nagant over any Mauser, but virtually any mauser over a Russian Moisin Nagant.

...
Forum: Guns
07-03-2004, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By Vesi

RE: winchester 1895 for hunting?

Why would you want to leave a fine rifle like that at home instead of using it for the very purpose it was designed? With all due respect to whomever said this to you, if the rifle isn't a wallpiece...
Forum: Freshwater Fishing
07-02-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By Vesi

RE: Respool

Try Berkley, they have some info on that. If I can find the drawing I'll post it.
Forum: Guns
07-01-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By Vesi

RE: What would you do if you were in my shoes???(Rifle Selection)

Hi rc1988,

I suppose it would depend on what your intended purpose with that new rifle is going to be. The choice of caliber is best decided by what you need it for and since you don't mention...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-01-2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,098
Posted By Vesi

RE: Filling A daypack

Knife, axe, flint, water, small pan, ammunition, socks, first aid kit, bible, a little food. Most of this fits into pockets on your person, the rest of it in a small bag or backpack.

pack for a...
Forum: Guns
06-30-2004, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By Vesi

RE: RIFLE MANUFACTURER QUESTION

They are better known as CZ and they make absolutely EXCELLENT rifles, pistols and then some.

Kind regards


Vesi
Forum: Guns
06-28-2004, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By Vesi

RE: making shooting sticks....

2 sticks, a piece of rope, make them as long as you like


X - shape, legs longer than protruding top-ends


has worked since the invention of sliced bread I figure.....
Forum: Guns
06-28-2004, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By Vesi

RE: P-14 action

P-14s are a pretty rare find anyway you look at it, there weren't that many made. The P-17 is a lot more common with the only difference being the caliber (.30-06 in the P-17) I doubt if you would...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-28-2004, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By Vesi

RE: Looking for feedback on Schmidt-Rubin K-31 7.5 Swiss

You are correct Sir, I made a mistake there. They don't have them as standard.

And they are indeed pricey..as anything Swiss usually is[:-]
Forum: Guns
06-28-2004, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,036
Posted By Vesi

RE: How is the Marlin 336?

To the best of my knowledge, a 444 is a model 1895 in .444 Marlin, so yes, the name is the difference when you ask me.

Marlin lists a few "groups" on their site, and the 444 is amongst the 1895...
Forum: Guns
06-27-2004, 09:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,935
Posted By Vesi

RE: 30-06

Briman,


.30-06 is rather popular, but hardly as widespread as others. Depending on where you are in Europe, national preferences mean something, as well as type of game or intended purposes....
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-27-2004, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By Vesi

RE: Looking for feedback on Schmidt-Rubin K-31 7.5 Swiss

Perfect rifles, probably best straight pull ever designed, great caliber, great workmanship, best possible materials and absolutely the best aperature sights on any military rifle ever. I've competed...
Forum: Guns
06-27-2004, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,036
Posted By Vesi

RE: How is the Marlin 336?

Marlins are great rifles, nothing wrong with Winchester...just in my opinion, Marlins are stronger, better finished rifles. I own a model 1895 in .45-70, real workhorse won't let you down.
And...
Forum: Guns
06-27-2004, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,036
Posted By Vesi

RE: How is the Marlin 336?

Marlins are great rifles, nothing wrong with Winchester...just in my opinion, Marlins are stronger, better finished rifles. I own a model 1895 in .45-70, real workhorse won't let you down.
And...
Forum: Guns
06-27-2004, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,935
Posted By Vesi

RE: 30-06

.30-06 is one of the great classics, very versitile and a very easy cartridge to adapt to ones own needs through both reloading and shopping around amongst the available factory loads. I doubt if...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
06-27-2004, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,924
Posted By Vesi

RE: Tikka T3 magazine reliability

I don't own a Tikka rifle, but I've shot them many times, some friends of mine use them. And they are very happy with the quality & performance. As for polymer magazines, I've seen both polymer &...
Forum: Guns
06-26-2004, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
Posted By Vesi

RE: .22LR => some info please

There are more than a few good to excellent .22LR rifles on the market, some of them from Belgium I think..(FN Browning)


BUT you might want to be wanting too much a good rifle and a good...
Forum: Guns
06-26-2004, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
Posted By Vesi

RE: .22LR => some info please

Jonathanl.

Your questioning about the .22LR makes me partial to the idea that you aren't a long time or very experienced shot. Mind that even the little .22 LR is DANGEROUS to humans, out to a...
Forum: Guns
06-25-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,979
Posted By Vesi

RE: Deer rifle for small girlfriend

One thig I might add, is get her a rifle she likes and enjoys to shoot. Being comfortable with your gear adds considerabily to the joy of hunting!


And..I wish you both the best of luck!
Forum: Guns
06-24-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,979
Posted By Vesi

RE: Deer rifle for small girlfriend

You could check out one of the CZ bolt actions in 7.62 x 39


Caliber would do the trick and hardly kicks


lot of rifle for the money too,


Kind regards,
Forum: Guns
06-24-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Vesi

RE: Lee rifle?

Thank you both for the info!

Kind regards,

Vesi
Forum: Guns
06-23-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Vesi

Lee rifle?

I've heard from a friend of mine that the US Navy once (around 1900?) used a Lee-designed rifle, supposedly a straight pull and using a 6mm caliber cartridge.

Is this true, if so, was it a...
Forum: Guns
06-23-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By Vesi

RE: Best groups W/O a rest

8mm/06 yes, both my own 76 as well as the Sako sport very, very decent aparature sights, diopter type (a bit like the M1 but a bit more easy to work with and they provide a clearer view of the...
Forum: Guns
06-23-2004, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By Vesi

RE: Best groups W/O a rest

Average, iron sights:

Shooting position: standing, using the carrying strap as support, at 100 meters about 2".
Shooting position: Down on the ground, elbow and on side, at 100 meters about...
Forum: Guns
06-23-2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By Vesi

RE: Another Caliber Question

Do You have a CETME auto loader? (Looks like a German G3)


Then mind that full power 7.62 /308 is too powerfull! The spanish loaded the cartridge down to stay within the limits of what the...
Forum: Guns
06-23-2004, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,266
Posted By Vesi

RE: More help with my Swedish Mauser.

Hmmm, to be honest there are some bells ringing, but they don't ring like a Mauser at all.

A slotted rear portion to allow the bolt handle to pass through?

Bent bolt handle?

Gardone?
...
Forum: Guns
06-21-2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By Vesi

RE: Help identyfing this gun

Most likely its a Ross, a rifle used by the Royal Canadian armed forces. They used it until somewhere late 1914 when they abandoned it for the SMLE. The action wasn't up to the conditions in the...
Forum: Guns
06-17-2004, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Vesi

RE: Can I shoot .308 out of a SA M1?

Yes, you can shoot .308 winchester from any rifle chambered for 7.62 x 51 Nato, because the caliber is the same.

.308 winchester is the commercial name for the round known to the nato military...
Forum: Guns
06-17-2004, 05:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Posted By Vesi

RE: Help with an old mauser.

I'd say any caliber of equal pressure or under, but >if i'm correct< I think the 6.5 x 55 was designed on the same base as the 7 mm mauser, so probably that one could be used as well along with...
Forum: Guns
06-17-2004, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Posted By Vesi

RE: Help with an old mauser.

You are right about the barrels, but I don't wan't to be cocky but....


M38 were never made in Germany, and their actions are different from m96 actions. They're different because they're...
Forum: Guns
06-16-2004, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Posted By Vesi

RE: Help with an old mauser.

Carl Gustav and Husqvarna M38 actions are much stronger than German actions, not only because of construction, but mainly because of the steel used and the more recent date of manufacture. An M38...
Forum: Guns
06-16-2004, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Posted By Vesi

RE: Help with an old mauser.

Briman,

Yes, most IMPORTED (imported into Sweden, that is) rifles of pre 1909 manufacture were made to take the old roundnose bullet, but nevertheless some rifles could be used with both with...
Forum: Guns
06-16-2004, 05:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Posted By Vesi

RE: Help with an old mauser.

There were many versions of the mauser 96 in Swedish service, most of them made in 3 arsenals in Sweden (Carl Gustav, Husqvarna and Göteborg royal navy arsenal [3 crowns over an anchor] too, large...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
06-01-2004, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By Vesi

RE: Red Fox

Bait. calling will only chase them off.
Forum: Guns
06-01-2004, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Vesi

RE: Ruger Mini 14

A friend of mine fitted one with a polymer or fiberglass stock (Uncle Mike I believe it is) with a good recoilpad. Shoots a bit more civil than before. Still, a bit of a loudmouth in my opinion.
...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
06-01-2004, 06:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,867
Posted By Vesi

RE: Your personal best???

headshot (at least I think so, it was a bit missing when I picked it up) on a hair, 7.62 x 39 Valmet, iron sights, 200 to 250 yards, clear day. shooting position: rifle rested on a backpack, laying...
Forum: Guns
05-31-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,718
Posted By Vesi

RE: what gun should i get

Uhh....Don't they have a selectorswitch?

50.000 is a bit much, wouldn't that mean that they would have worn out a rifle per kill?
Forum: Guns
05-31-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,401
Posted By Vesi

RE: Which Gun

Hah! they would have to find them (and me..) first!

I'd hold onto my Valmet 7.62 x 39
Forum: Guns
05-31-2004, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Vesi

RE: mosin nagant

What you get is up to you realy, but I would say it could be an argument in regard to location/vegetation where you want to hunt. If accuracy is your goal, (AND THIS IS NOT DUE TO ANY NATIONAL...
Forum: Guns
05-31-2004, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Vesi

RE: mosin nagant

YES

Extremely rugged rifle, virtually impossible to do anything to it that will kill it.

What type do you have? A russian (Tula arsenal) long infantry rifle? A Finnish rebuild (heavy barrel...
Forum: Black Powder
05-31-2004, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By Vesi

RE: 45/70 Trapdoor Please HELPPPP!!!

A safe load in a rifle like the 1884? basically a lead bullet not heavier than 500 grains over a charge of 70 grains of blackpowder or a substitute charge of pyrodex, this will typically be less...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
05-30-2004, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By Vesi

RE: Air gun Forum

You've got my vote!

I'm not an airgun hunter, I shoot an airpistol competively (10M int. Steyr LP1 568 av. out of 600) But every now and then I can't help taking a dove or squirl from my...
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