USA Carry - Long Guns Discussion http://www.usacarry.com/forums/ Anything related to long guns: rifles, shotguns, carbines, etc. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg USA Carry - Long Guns Discussion http://www.usacarry.com/forums/ Question for Mosin Nagant experts http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10377-question-mosin-nagant-experts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:13:14 GMT I stopped by the fun store tonight for something unrelated, and I wandered over to their Nagants. I've been considering one for a few days, and I wanted to see their conditions and markings.

They have a what appears to be a 91/30 with a turned down bolt. The numbers match on the bolt, barrel, and magazine floorplate, but I can't see anything that would suggest it was a sniper model, other than the bolt. It doesn't appear that there were any mounting holes, welded over or otherwise.

They want $150 for it, rather than the usual $109-120. I suppose the numbers could be force matched, but why stick a sniper bolt on it?

What, if anything, could I be looking at? ]]> Long Guns Discussion Durendal http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10377-question-mosin-nagant-experts.html Help with my 20 MOA base http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10272-help-my-20-moa-base.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:08 GMT I have a savage model 10fp in .308 topped with a Bushnell Elite 4200 mil dot scope (roughly 40 total internal MOA of elevation). My goal was to use... I have a savage model 10fp in .308 topped with a Bushnell Elite 4200 mil dot scope (roughly 40 total internal MOA of elevation). My goal was to use this to kind get started with some longer range shooting, 600 to 800 yards. My goal was to zero the scope in at 200 yard and still have enough internal MOA adjustment to be able to dial it in out to 800 yard. So I decided to try a 20 moa base hoping I'd be able to zero it at 200 yard without having to use up to much elevation.

I took it to the range last weekend and tried it out on the 100 yard line (200 yard range was closed for a competition). I knew it was going to shot a little high at 100 but with the scope bottomed out it was hitting 3 feet high. I had to set the scope to 6x and use the second to the top mil to get on target. Shooting this high I don't see it being able to be zeroed at 200.

Is this normal for the 20 moa bases? I'm thinking this just may not be the setup to meet my needs and may go back to a standard base. I figured I'd get some feed back from the experts before I decided. Thanks guys. ]]> Long Guns Discussion KimberPB http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10272-help-my-20-moa-base.html Norinco M97 - Pros and Cons? http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10234-norinco-m97-pros-cons.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:20:38 GMT I'm looking to buy my first shotgun. While at the fun store, I held a couple Mossbergs, some Remingtons, and even an old Ranger model 30.

So far, I've decided I don't like pistol grips, even with a stock on it. Not sure why, but it just didn't feel right on the shotguns.

They had an M97 in trench configuration in the cowboy section of the store, and I've always loved the look of the old Winchester trench gun. I asked to hold it, and I was very impressed. Not heavy, but not light either. I had been concerned about busting the top of my hand open when the bolt comes out while pumping, so that was the first thing I checked. I decided it wouldn't be an issue, because I wouldn't even be able to fire it if I had my hand high enough on it to actually hit myself. They have it marked as used, but it's a very clean gun, and the wood and bluing look very well kept. There's only some slight discoloration near the muzzle, but I think it would come out with a good cleaning. Surprisingly, it has no serial number, which is odd considering it had to have been imported. I've heard mention that M97s produced after a certain serial number are much better quality than the older ones, so I can't check that if there's no serial.

So here's my pros and cons. I welcome your feedback, and am looking forward to it.

PROS:
Historic look
Well-kept
No disconnector = slamfire capability :laugh:
Feels good, points well

CONS:
Chinese
2.75" shells
Limited upgrade ability - Fixed magazine capacity
Possibly hard to find parts
$450 - Same as a new modern shotgun
Possible con - no serial number ]]> Long Guns Discussion Durendal http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10234-norinco-m97-pros-cons.html probably a stupid question about shotgun barrels http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10196-probably-stupid-question-about-shotgun-barrels.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:33:07 GMT Would shooting shot out of a rifled barrel damage the barrel or change the spread pattern? Would shooting shot out of a rifled barrel damage the barrel or change the spread pattern? ]]> Long Guns Discussion Comp_sH00tEr24 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10196-probably-stupid-question-about-shotgun-barrels.html Looking to buy my first rifle... http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10175-looking-buy-my-first-rifle.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:58:06 GMT I'm looking at buying my first rifle and I'm considering a surplus Mosin-Nagant.

I've heard the rifle is a good shooter and, for the money, seems to be a great deal. I know they kick like a mule but that might be half the fun... ;)

Given that I know very little about long guns I was hoping that some of you cut from a wiser cloth might be able to give me recomendations and/or offer any advise about this weapon or other similar guns that might be more well suited for one use to shooting inside 25 yards ("scope...what's a scope"?).

Thanks for your help... ]]> Long Guns Discussion Guthumba http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10175-looking-buy-my-first-rifle.html The AK To Be Replaced http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10170-ak-replaced.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:54 GMT Kalashnikov AK-47 Becomes Weapon of the Past - Pravda.Ru (http://english.pravda.ru/russia/history/02-11-2009/110250-kalashnikov-0) ---Quote---... Kalashnikov AK-47 Becomes Weapon of the Past - Pravda.Ru

Quote:
Kalashnikov AK-47 Becomes Weapon of the Past

Russia’s Izhmash Concern, the maker of the renowned Kalashnikov assault rifle, will unveil a new gun next year. The gun is said to replace the legendary AK-47 system designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.

Vladimir Grodetsky, the general director of the enterprise, said at the round-table discussion devoted to the 90th anniversary of the legendary engineer that the specification of the new gun would make it 40 or 50 percent more efficient than its predecessor.

The AK-47 gun is nearly 60 years old. It is put into service in over 55 countries of the world. About 75 million units of this gun have been made in the world today; 40 million of that amount have been made in Russia.

The Kalashnikov gun has become a legend that generated a whole class of small arms. There are more than 100 types of Kalashnikov guns: AK-74M, AKS-74U (the shorter version), AK-101, a number of smaller versions – AK-102, AK-104, AK-105, as well as lightweight machine guns Kalashnikov LMG, PKT tank machine guns and other kinds of small weapons. All of them are based on the same automatics principle, which makes it a lot easier to teach soldiers to shoot and repair the gun.

Each and every Kalashnikov can be equipped with: optical, night, laser and collimator sights, rifle-attached grenade launchers, various types of cartridges and grenades. The modern-day AK-47 gun and all of its modifications is not just an assault rifle, but a whole small-arms system, which has earned the reputation of the most efficient and reliable weapon in the world.

However, the legendary AK-47 becomes history. This is a weapon of the wars of the past, a weapon for large and poorly trained armies. This is probably the reason why Russia’s Defense Ministry purchases small arms from other countries.

Russia has other assault rifles, beside Kalashnikov: AN-94 Abakan and AEK-971 guns, but they lag far behind the renowned “Kalash.”

Vladimir Grodetsky, the director of the Kalashnikov maker, said that the enterprise was working on a new AK line which would be unveiled next year.
]]> Long Guns Discussion NDS http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10170-ak-replaced.html Wiggle in the AR upper and lower http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10126-wiggle-ar-upper-lower.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:29:33 GMT I've been asked time and again from newbies to the AR15/M4 platform about the "wiggle" or knocking between the upper and lower reciever of the AR series of commercial and military grade rifles.

1. It's not a conern unless your rifle is so loose that your MOA is affected by anymore than .5 MOA @ 100 meters. Generally speaking if your rifle is slung your going take the creep out of the upper and lower once you present the weapon, into your shoulder, cheek tight on your target.

2. Tolerance staking is alway's going to leave a bit of play between your upper and lower. Yes, sometimes you might get an upper and lower that are fairly tight. The recievers are like anything else being manufactured under mil spec dementions. They are not all going to be perfectly hand fitted to emlinate the wobble between the upper and lower. Imagine cutting two x Fours ? If you match them up, they are not all going to to exacting specifications are they ?

3. You can if desired send the rifle back and have them hand fit the take down pin and the pivot pin to exacting standards. However you may wind up with rifle that is only designated for that particular upper. If you change out for another upper it probably is not going to fit. Be carefull before making this decision.

4. If you've got to scratch that itch and can't stand the rifle "wiggle" then I suggest using two items that are inexpensive to scratch that itch.

A. AccuWedge- Can be found online for about $3-$5 dollars. Simply push into the low shelf where your takedown pin is located and it tightens up the wobble. You may have to use a razor blade or sharp knife to trim some off the bottom to actually get the upper and lower to close tightly and to push your takedown pin fully into place. It's an easy install without the need for any gunsmilth or tools.

B. If the wiggle, wobble still occurs then use an "O" ring on the front hinge/lug. These can be found at just about any hardware store. the proper size is 5/8 x 1/2 x 1/16 Although I have used the slighly
larger 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/16 If you use the former, it will take some strong depression of the upper to the lower to achieve the pivot pin to it's full closure. I rec' the 1/2 x 3.8 x 1/16. This will eliminate all wiggle/wobble and only cost your about $6 total before spending money on such things as larger pivots pins and the cost of having your rifle sent back to the manufaturer to scratch that itch.

Their usually found in the plumbing parts supply section of Lowes or wherever you do hardware shopping. The brand name that I have purchased recently for a team is Danco.

Hope that helps if any of you AR enthusiast haven't figured this out or heard of it before.

Cheers,
Ropadope ]]> Long Guns Discussion Ropadope http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10126-wiggle-ar-upper-lower.html Kel Tec RFB http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10085-kel-tec-rfb.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:28:28 GMT I only just got the optics in today so I hope to go sight it in this weekend. So far I'm really liking this rifle.







]]> Long Guns Discussion Mainsail http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10085-kel-tec-rfb.html My New to me, classic Marlin 30AW 30/30 http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10052-my-new-me-classic-marlin-30aw-30-30-a.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:20:46 GMT Brought home a little beauty today - a Marlin 30AW, chambered in 30/30. It will serve as my deer rifle, and planning on using it this Saturday... Brought home a little beauty today - a Marlin 30AW, chambered in 30/30. It will serve as my deer rifle, and planning on using it this Saturday morning

So I took it out, and wanted to make sure it was sighted in OK. Below is the target. 70 yards, 4 shots, all on black. I know, I know, it's not MOA shooting, but I think open sights at that range, it's pretty stinking good



And here's the beauty:









Also picked up a double rifle hard case - can't remember the name off the top of my head - I'll have to look when I get back home. Starts with a "C" though.

Picked up the sling at Wally World for $9.00, and a box of Hornaday LeveRevolution for $22.95.

All in all, I'm really happy. I did pop a Tasco scope on it at first, but I didn't have the time last night to sight it in, and the rings were too high for the bore scope, so I just went open. I'm going hunting in the morning, so I guess I'll be OK :)

Oh, and the serial starts with 10, so it's a 1990 model. ]]> Long Guns Discussion Danno http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10052-my-new-me-classic-marlin-30aw-30-30-a.html Info on .30 Carbine http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10046-info-30-carbine.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:07:39 GMT I just picked one of these up in great shape made by universal.. Anyone have any experience with them? Anything to look out for, modify, must... I just picked one of these up in great shape made by universal..
Anyone have any experience with them?
Anything to look out for, modify, must haves, etc?

Anybody know an approx. value in very good condition?

Thanx in advance. ]]> Long Guns Discussion HootmonSccy http://www.usacarry.com/forums/long-guns-discussion/10046-info-30-carbine.html