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  1. kraigWY

    Model 261 Conversion

    Mr. Ridge, sorry i dont know anything about that system. I've only used the M261. Actually the M261 didnt gum up the throat. Looking at the device you can see the part that fills the chamber which helps eliminate that problem. Yes the bore difference (222 vs 224) does create a accuracy...
  2. kraigWY

    NEW Gunwerks Rangefinder - See details on the new one and DISCOUNTS on the current version!

    is there really $1800 difference to justify buying one over my BR2 (pre mil). The day I got it in the mail I stepped outside and ranged neighbor's cow at a little over 2700. then ranged some more in the same herd, varying enough to convince me it wasnt a fluke. That was years ago and since...
  3. kraigWY

    USMC Rifle (Sniper’s) Caliber .30 M1903(A1), W/Telescope, Sighting, Unertl 8X

    I wholeheartedly agree. There is a reason the '03 action was chosen for the Army's Mann Device (issued and used by ammo suppliers to test ammo for the Army's rifles. They were used in 30-06, 308, 45acp, 22 Hornet, 30 cal Carbine, maybe more but those are the ones i know about. Some people...
  4. kraigWY

    USMC Rifle (Sniper’s) Caliber .30 M1903(A1), W/Telescope, Sighting, Unertl 8X

    Nothing but the name. I dont believe the M1941 was actually an offical name. Just attached by fans of the rifle. That rifle, and its clones, dominate the CMP Vintage Sniper matches, followed by the M1903A4, difference being 6/8 power ver. the 2.5 of the A4. Nice rifle but being Army I have to...
  5. kraigWY

    Hunting & Fishing Why hunt bears?

    WB300, I never used "ourfitters" in Alaska. A couple of charters, but no guides. Also I retired and left Alaska in '94. Most of my dealings with bears was when I lived with the natives. I was and XO of one Native NG company, and CO of another. Hunting polar bears for non-natives is not legal...
  6. kraigWY

    Hunting & Fishing Why hunt bears?

    Littlehendrick is correct in that bear need harvested to keep their numbers down. They are predators, pray on moose, caribou, the diet of interior Alaska Natives. Its worse on the arctic coast. With this Global Warming BS, everyone whats to protect the polar bears. The problem is, polar...
  7. kraigWY

    Model 261 Conversion

    Through out history, the Army has developed gallery loads for service rifles to reduce the cost of ammo and allow many National Guard units who didnt have access to out door ranges to practice marksmanship. I have several on military manuals and older reloading manuals dealing with the subject...
  8. kraigWY

    M1 Garand: Best sights ever put on a military rifle

    Here is an example of the line of departure differences between the different ammo. (The M72, 173 gr bullets are about the same as the M1 ball). There really isnt that much difference, BUT, I found that it you sight the rifle in for a given bullet, set the sights, the respective yardage marks...
  9. kraigWY

    Win 75T is vintage

    When I ran the Alaska NG Marksmanship unit we had a few Win. Model 75s, (as well as Model 52s). Some of the 75s were junk, but we had some good ones also that shot every bit as good as the Model 52s. Being lighter, we rigged some M-72s with slings and issued them to Units as Biathlon Rifles...
  10. kraigWY

    Okay. So I may want an M1. Where do I start?

    The CMP still have a lot of M1s, the lag is getting them inpected/repaired and up for sale. Right now (as of 7:30am Mountain time, 8-10-2017. they have a supply of Field and Service Grades listed for $730 and $830 delivered to your door. http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/...
  11. kraigWY

    The Whitworth

    Thanks for the heads up people. I like audible books, they eat up the miles on road trips. Sure enough One Man Was is on Audible. 14 plus hours of enjoyable driving time coming up.
  12. kraigWY

    Okay. So I may want an M1. Where do I start?

    First I want to say I do not blame the Army, and its DCM. They did the best they could do with the funding they had. The DCM vs the CMP is a perfect example of that statement. Started by Teddy Roosevelt, in 1904, Congress taste the Army via the DCM to conduct the National Matches...
  13. kraigWY

    Was ist los?

    Without a doubt this is the best forum on the internet. I love these post.
  14. kraigWY

    Okay. So I may want an M1. Where do I start?

    Their original mission, per their charter is to provide marksmanship training. Sales is a means to fund the program. Prior to 1996, under the DCM they received federal funding. In 1996, Sen Fienstein tried to block funding for the DCM, which she did, but it backfired. The program was turned...
  15. kraigWY

    Okay. So I may want an M1. Where do I start?

    I forgot, you can shoot cast bullets out of a Garand also. When I was shooting for the AK NG, I would get indoor winter practice using cast bullets shooting 50 NRA Small bore targets. Really great for keeping in shape during sub zero temps. Cast bullets also work great on small game. But...
  16. kraigWY

    Okay. So I may want an M1. Where do I start?

    The only place I would consider getting an M1 is through the CMP. Right now, the best option in my opinion is the RM1SPECIALFIELD. $830 delivered to your door. http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/ The CMP Armors go over these rifles and make sure they work and are safe. If...
  17. kraigWY

    M1 Garand: Best sights ever put on a military rifle

    Took one of my Garands to the range. Set this 9 inch gong up. Using the elevation dial marks, set the sights a 100, shot 100 yards, 200, shoot 200 yards, 3 and 4 respectively. Using M2 Greek Ball. Tried 500 but with the morning light I couldnt see the target. With sights set to the ammo, you...
  18. kraigWY

    Faux M1941 Range Day

    Thats the same load I use in my '03A4, only Hornady 168 A-Max Shot this at the 300 yard stage of the CMP Vintage Sniper Match, OK City Games using that load.
  19. kraigWY

    Hunting & Fishing Why hunt bears?

    Rendered out bear fat makes the best pastry in the world. Bear meat is actually pretty good, depending on their diet. The bears of the interior of Alaska's diet makes for good eating, the bears of the coast not some much, because of their fish diet. Cook it the same way as you cook pork...
  20. kraigWY

    Went to another estate auction

    well crap, something else for my "GOT TO HAVE" list.
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