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  1. kraigWY

    1903a3 & 1917 Enfield Q's

    You need to visit the CMP Forums/Site: www.odcmp.org Go to the Bolt gun section of the forum and you'll get all the information you could want. They are both fired in the CMP Vintage Rifle Matches. The A3 in the Springfield Category and the M1917 in the Military (other) category. There are...
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    Walnut Stock- Strong/Durable

    Soldiers have been beating on other soldiers with wood (walnut) stocks for hundreds of years. Not to mention its sacrilegious to put a plastic stock on a Pre-64 or any other Model 70, and its illegal, or should be.
  3. kraigWY

    Need help with Japanese 99 Sniper rifle

    A "Rifleman Goes to War" is about McBride in WWI The book you are referring to is "Shots Fired in Anger" by John B. George, regarding his experiences as a target shooter fighting on Guadalcanal.
  4. kraigWY

    How much should I expect to pay for a good condition 1903A4?

    I made mine. But whats wrong with the Gibbs "A4s. I've heard people complain about them, but then the people I seen shoot them in the CMP Vintage Sniper Matches swear by them. They do quite well, only thing that beats them constantly is the A1 with the 6X scopes. I guess it depends if you...
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    86,000 Garands from Philippines for CMP?

    Yes there are 86K rifles loaded to the PI that will be returned to the army, then the CMP. BUT they will all have to be gone over by their armors, to check, repair, or strip for parts depending on the rifle. The CMP had several thousand MIs on hand now, but are backlogged in getting them...
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    I want a nice old Mannlicher-Schoenauer!

    My father had a beautify MS in 6.5X54, my bother inherited it and loaned it to a guy and we haven't seen it since. I have a MS barreled action, chambered in 7mm Mauser. but the Mannlicker-Schoenauer puts the caliber on the action which says Kal. 8 Norm My action is 8 Norm (which I believe...
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    Searching for old Remington 700's

    I carried one, a Dec '75 made 700 BDL, Varmit, in 223, Ser. # A6237*** As a counter sniper in my patrol car. I set it up per recommendations of the Cadre of the AMU Sniper school Had a Fixed power Redfield Redfield scope. I thought it was the perfect set up for LE. I agree its totally different...
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    Vintage Sniper Rifle Picture Thread

    Its not about technology. Sniping is about the weaponization of math. If you shot the Model 1903A4, with crafted match ammo. It could hold its own with any modern rifle of the same caliber. Technology doesn't mean better, it means easier. For example, take the fancy CNC lathes now. The...
  9. kraigWY

    Interesting issue...

    Sounds like a Smith Corona receiver. Even if Remington its a hard receiver. I've done a ton of drilling and tapping receivers. When I built my A4, I knew I would have problems. I cheated. I took it to Chad at Long Rifles, Inc. He used his fancy CNC Milling machine and milled the holes and...
  10. kraigWY

    So... I need one like I need a hole in the head... But... opinions?

    I don't understand the problem. If you want it, and can afford it why not. Life is too short to think back and wish you bought this or that. I keep hearing the word "NEED". You don't need this or that. Why do you need this gun or that gun. This is America. Slaves get what they NEED, freemen...
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    Who Are The Fittest Athletes

    I got to say for fitness, and pure guts it has to be ladies Rugby. Football and Hockey players are covered with padding. Rugby players have none. A football player gets tackled some guy blows the play dead. When a Rugby player gets tackled, they kick the crap out of him/her and take the...
  12. kraigWY

    Baddest military action - based target/sniper rifle

    I'm gonna say the 1903 Springfield Series. A look at the Scores fired in the CMP Vintage Sniper Matches, they rule. Even in the Vintage Rifle, (non-sniper) matches, they on the average outshoot the other surplus military rifles. The CMP gives badges, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for their...
  13. kraigWY

    If not for the "telltale" magazine...

    Different..........................I guess
  14. kraigWY

    Hathcock Model 70 Project

    Keep an eye on the CMP Auction Site. These rifles pop up every now and then, not often but they do show up. I got this guy for $501 delivered to my door. It was advertised as missing parts. Yeah it was, it was missing the an action screw and one that held on the trigger guard. I had a few...
  15. kraigWY

    Question for you Marines out there.

    I wont comment on the Marines as I never was a Marine nor did I go to MC Basic, but I have to agree with Switchblade on the pussyfacation of the Army. I went to basic in '66. I finished up my RA/NG career in '92. Post Vietnam Army was all down hill, worse now then when I got out.
  16. kraigWY

    A True Leader of Men Passes

    Just don't make them like that any more. "Airborne, Sir"
  17. kraigWY

    Fieldcraft Land Nav day or night?

    I spent over 19 years in the AK ARNG. We did almost all our training in the winter and few summer drills. In the Winter near or above the Arctic Circle means its night. That was the days before GPS so it was map and compass. How ever, don't neglect learning to navigate by the stars. Its...
  18. kraigWY

    Post Your Targets, Please, for Research

    Another Old Post, but I'll add some targets from the rifle I built at the CMP's Advanced Maint. Course a year ago last Aug. Take into account this is a new barrel, and greek M2 HXP, right out of the class. They yard line is listed under each target, 200, 300, & 600 yards, shot prone with...
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    Vintage Sniper Rifle Picture Thread

    My A4, this is an old Weaver K 2.5, but I switched to the Malcom M73G4 repo, I like the cross hairs better. And then there is the M1C/Ds of the Alaska National Guard Sniper School. Then the USAMU Sniper School with the M21
  20. kraigWY

    What's your favorite WW2 and older bolt rifle and why?

    Have to add a picture just to see if there is a difference between this and the scout regarding posting. Thanks Lowlight, I like this old style a lot better.
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