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So, a Finnish Tikka M91, 1942 made its way to me. Bought it, knowing it had a rusty bore, but the rifling is good, without many pits, and so is the crown. So, I have taken it home, and begun cleaning the bore. My regimen has been: Put a fired case (from my other Mosin) in the chamber. Spray...

Will it cause cosmoline to go everywhere? I have a mosin stock, oil bottle and a few assorted parts. Also, can I use a detergent or not?

Picked up a non mum Type 99 for 175 at a gun show in a private sale.. It has the serial number 85886, with 886 on all other serial numbered parts. After the serial number, there is a circle that looks like it has two circles inside in an 8 shape. The gun is in good condition, nice bore with a...

I have decided that an AK in 5.45 would be a neat addition to my current collection. I have a pretty constrained budget at the moment, however. Whats the best one, based on consistent accuracy and quality, at the lowest posssible price point?

Can someone outline differences in the weapon's operation for me? Doing a report on how Soviet weaponry stacks against Nazi Germany weaponry.

I have teh opportunity to possibly acquire a VZ-52. Ammo is a concern, yes I know. So I was thinking, if I bought the gun, got a chamber collar, could I use the 52/57 magazines? I've googled and got conflicting information. I know that x39 ammo will result in poorer accuracy, but assuming the...

In a survival situation, I have two rifles I would probably use. I live in a very flat terrain area, with alternating forest and farmland. I have two rifles in mind for survival/small arms engagement: An M39 and a x39 type semi rifle. The M39 would be for longer range engagements and animal...

I have found some Yugo 54R, 182Gr, brass cased, 1980s manufacture, 972 rounds for $200. Is it a good deal, and furthermore hot 'hot' is it and is it better than Romanian light ball, which I get about 2-3MOA with

On Rock Solid Industries, they have them for sale, are they worth it?

From the article: I'm interested in why in the heck the cops left it on the trunk. In any case, these cops should be nominated for the Darwin Awards, thats just plain funny. What are your thoughts?

The european/military loads for 8x57mm IS, how do they stack against other cartridges of the same class, such as .308, .30-06, 54R etc.? I have noticed recoil is less than 54R, and that bullet weight is on average somewhat heavier, no doubt due to the larger diameter bullet.

In my county in virginia we have some pretty weird laws, such as you cannot hunt with a rifle larger than .22 caliber, but the minimum state caliber for deer is .23 caliber. Thus I cannot use one of my bolt action rifles for deer hunting. Which leaves me few choices for the upcoming season. I...

Looking at the DSHK semi builds recently, many opt to do a .50BMG conversion. Is there any way they could avoid doing this, such as making their own cases or does someone sell ammo?

What should someone like me, who knows +P means over pressure but not much more, should know about firing this ammo in either a semi or revolver. Will it increase wear/reduce life of parts, wear out barrel, etc?

When I go and get my first pistol in about 8 months, would a Makarov be a good choice? I've shot .40 S&W, 9x19mm and .25 ACP. I like lower recoil of 9mm and under but I would like a Eastern European derived, to match my Mosin and later an AK or SKS. Both 7.62x25 and 9x18mm fit me quite well...

I was thinking of buying a can of the new Froglube paste, to use as a grease on my rifles. I've also heard its a good cleaner, but since I like to hear from more confirmed sources, what can you all tell me regarding what it can be used for and its relative effectiveness. I'm attracted to the...

My '29 Izhevsk came with the old "Dog Collar' Sling, which I find it too short even fully extended to use as I would any other sling. Is any viable replacement out there, without expensive modifications?

I've heard through the grape vine an AK has a poor sight radius, some comparing it to a pistol. What I want to know is why they say that, when the sights are perfectly adequate for its intended purpose?