I have a new rifle, but I cannot chamber a round. The bolt will sit fine and the trigger/firing pin works blank with no round. However, when I try to load a bullet, it will not quite get to the point where I can pull down on the bolt lever. I know that bullets should be bigger than the barrel, but does this seem right? This is obviously the front of the barrel, but does this seem right for a 6.5?
Hi all,
Previously posted this on a blog a year ago or so. But I felt like sharing it here as well, when I was cleaning it and fell once more in love…
Left handed people learn to improvise, adapt and overcome many things in life. Be it the use of scissors (they really don’t cut if they are not designed for lefties!), ladles with their beak on the wrong side or pistols with their magazine releases. All good.
One thing I never did and never will accept is the use of a bolt-action rifle with the bolt on the right side. There is something aesthetic in the smooth process of running the bolt. Something nostalgic or even romantic for some people. I count myself as one of those and, as a child up until now, Mauser was always the manufacturer I admired the most. Strangely, I always missed the chance to get a lefty Mauser until they unfortunately stopped producing them altogether. So, at that time, I opted for a Sauer 404 in .308 instead. I liked how it was slim and elegant, but it just wasn’t “that rifle”.
Quite a while ago my dream came true and I got hold of an M03 with a real left-handed system. However, it came with a synthetic stock, which is not my taste at all. I never got to the project of replacing it until recently. Now that I've completed the rifle to my liking, it's time to share the story with the other M03 aficionados.
The rifle is in 8x57 IS (yes, I am conservative that way). It’s a great and reliable caliber for hunting here in Germany. It has a 51cm standard contoured 17mm barrel with a M15x1 thread for the use of a suppressor. I opted for a Zeiss Victory V8 1.8-14x50 allrounder scope.
The stock I received from Mauser is the so-called “Alpine” model with a slight hog-back, a double fold Bavarian cheekpiece and a drop-point fore-end. The stock is made of what is categorised as wood grade 5 here. For me, the ideal balance of just enough structure to make it interesting and beautiful to look at, but still a tool to be used roughly without hesitation.
I like to personalize things to add a certain sentimental touch to it, so I sent the bolt to an engraving master. I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted. The theme I chose was "Heimat" or homeland which, in my case, is represented by two symbols: the good old oak (heavy and with a certain pathos) and the daisy (light-hearted and pretty). Both symbols are separated by fish scale. In addition, since I already outed myself as a Mauser fan - although the company now being part of the Blaser group and no longer the original company in Oberndorf - I asked the engraver to make a pistol grip cap out of burnished steel with the Mauser coat of arms embedded in silver. And yes, I also exchanged the basic magazine with the engraved version...
Hope you like it!
Sorry for not being at my spooderman bed
After shooting my first rifle today, I am sure that I will get one.
I havent really found a lot of information on Robinson armament rifles, but the info i have seen will say its a very good and reliable rifle, while there's plenty of info on DD and its mainly a good rifle, I'm looking to trade up my Bren2 and a Colt lower for one sbr, and choosing between these two has kinda been a hard choice..
They aint cheap, so not looking to buy one and be "regretful".
Tldr, looking for a reliable SBR - 9 to 10.5", most likely 300blkout
Robinson looks nice
DD looks nice
Both are fairly expensive tho.
I just got passed down my great grandpas what I believe to be a rifle he used for plinking. I’m in IL and am 20, so I’m technically under the age to be owning anything without parental consent. Once I’m 21, what would be the process of getting this guy firing again if anything at all. I don’t see any rust so maybe just cleaning?
So I obviously just spent a pretty penny on the rifle. I know a good scope is important. Are there any scopes out there that you would reccomend? It’s a 12.5 inch barrel and I plan to use primarily for home defense and recreational shooting. Trying to avoid breaking the bank again but realize I can’t put a bumper sticker on my new Ferrari. Thanks!
Mint condition with Bushnell banner 3x9
I picked up an older vintage box of Hornady #3140 (123gr 7.62 Cal) that is explicitly stamped .311" on the label. From what I understand, modern production runs of #3140 are sized to .310", and current published load data reflects that smaller diameter.
I'm loading these for my Mosin. Can I just follow the recipe like normal, or do I need to make a change (like backing off the charge) to account for the extra .001"?
One Horse Express Atrius FRS 5.56
Nickel BCG
M4-72 Muzzle Brake
Vortex AMG UH1 gen 2 sight
Geissele H3 Buffer tube with braided spring
Great Lakes Precision Honeycomb AR15 Grip (link below)
Curious what people know about these rifles. I got this one for what I considered a fair price for any pre-64 Winchester. But I'd like to know more and what you guys think the value is. (Photos pulled from the online store where I bought it)
I picked up this rifle two times before going back the third time and feeling better about the rifle. Ergonomics are great, light weight, everything I want for a mountain rifle, Cerakote is beautiful…
But the bolt being Cerakote, makes it so it is not very smooth action. It really ruins the rifle. I am hoping to contact browning and see if they have a solution.
Very happy with the purchase but hopefully find a new bolt. Maybe just have to work the action 2K times before it smooths up.
I mostly hunt wild pigs in hawaii with a 1-6x24 lpvo but want to start rifle hunting axis deer and mauna kea sheep. I bought a tikka t3x 20 inch barrel for the job and what to put a good scope on it.
After lots of research, night force seems to be top shelf for long term durability. So I'm leaning towards saving up lots of coin for a new Night force NX6. Buy once, last a lifetime mentality.
I don't know what specific distances I'll be hunting. sheep are easier to staulk close but my friends say their shots on axis deer are around 200 yards and they are stealthy in open country.
I'm torn between getting the 2-12 or the 3-18 version. Should I get ffp of sfp? I'm leaning towards the 2-12 sfp for simplicity. But it's a lot of money for me so don't want to regret my decision later. I don't plan on hunting past 300 but anything is possible in the future if I opt for longer range cartridge.
Found this in house of recently deceased uncle, I'm pretty sure I used it with my father for targets when I was a little kid. Serial number 44073A I believe it was made in 1937 and has a Vaver sight. These are the only pics I have currently as I didn't take it with me. I'm pretty sure it's not a Sporter but I haven't been able to find pics of identical rifles with the same crosshatch pattern so any additional info or where I should go to find it would be interesting and helpful. I will likely end up selling it.
Need suggestions for a new stock. One pressure point is in front of the dollar bill and there’s another a few inches back. Want something conventional or something sleek that isn’t a woox and won’t break the bank. The plastic stock is causing really bad pressure points that are resulting in horrible accuracy around 2-3 MOA. I can shoot 1 MOA with other rifles so it’s not a me issue. The ride on the old struggle bus has been real with this rifle from the age of 12 until I got a new one at 18. Now I have a son and want to get it running well for his sake one day. Also this gun has a drop plate, so do I keep the drop plate or do i have to add a magazine and if so how do I go about that. I am a fan of synthetic stocks btw just not this one.
My 16 year old’s Tikka Roughtek in 7mm Rem. mag.
My Weatherby Vanguard in .300WBY
Which will you choose?
Does anyone know this aftermarket mod to a Rem 700 bolt for a 7mmRemMag?
Thanks
My first bolt action rifle. Shot semi auto in the military for years; now I love placing careful, accurate shots. 100 rounds in and love it more every day.
Just purchased a 243 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple. Looking at the VX4HD 3x12 with illumination, priced at $1,100 on optics planet.
Just not sure if the price tag is worth the NEW model. I really only see the adjustable throw lever, CDS zero stop turrets as the biggest difference from the VX3HD or even the VX-Freedom.
I would be using this 243 for heavily wooded areas. I like the 3x12 range. the VX3HD i was considering was 3.5x10. Let me know your thoughts. Thank you