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I was looking at buying a heavy barrel chambered in 22-250 for a mauser action. Midway has heavy barrel/laminate stock combo that has a 1:8 twist barrel. Isn't this a little too much rotation for a 4000 fps bullet with a thin jacket for varminting?! The way I have it figured, velocity would have...

Does anybody no where I can get a bolt body with the bolt handle already bent to accomodate a scope? I saw these somewhere and cant remember where. I think they were only like $10-15.

I read somewhere that replacement bolt bodies can be bought that already have the bolts bent for use with scopes. Does anybody have a link or site to someone that has these?

Just bought a Spanish FR-8 Mauser in .308. Posted a new thread in Art of the Rifle about it. My question is does anyone know what wood the stock was made of...It has vertical stripes running from top to bottom like tiger stripes (upon sanding down to bare wood and re-staining). I have bent the...

A few days ago I finally broke down and bought a Spanish FR-8. It is built on a mauser receiver and bolt with a 17 3/4" barrel chambered in 7.62x51 NATO (good ol' .308). Big 5 had it on sale for $159. They had 3 of them they got from Century. All were in "good" condition according to the...

Has anyone here used the 8mm Mauser while hunting? I was just wondering how that fat .323 bullet works out. Would you recommend 150 gr or 170 gr?

I am beginning a hunt for brass cases able to be reloaded. I have found listings for all the above listed cartridges. It is my understanding that 7.62x54R and 7.62 Russian are the exact same cartridge. I also believe that I read that 7.62x53R is also the same, just given a different name by...

Does anybody know starting points on these rounds. I have found no info on these. The only thing I have found says on 7.62x54R to start with .308 WIN starting loads. (Approximately same case capacity shooting same size bullet) I know they have dies and brass(EXPENSIVE) for 8x56R, but I can't...

This is one of two rifles that I picked up today to add to my "oldies" cabinet. This rifle is absolutely gorgeous. As best as I can tell it has never been issued or seen VERY limited use. The stock is shiny with no scratches, dinks, or dents in it. The number stamped on the stock matches the...

Having caught the surplus rifle bug, I went out today and bought a Mauser to match my M44 Polish Carbine. I found a beautiful Turkish Mauser. I am not a Mauser expert but I have read enough posts to know what to look for. It has a date stamp of 1944. On the receiver with the date, there is the...

Awhile back I saw a chamber insert that converts 7.62x54R to 7.62x39. I have been unable to find it again now that I want one. Does anyone know where I can locate one of these. 7.62x39 would be cheaper and less punishing to shoot through my M44 mosin-nagant.

Just wanted to know if anyone has any useful advice fo ra first time whitetail hunter with a rifle. I have read lots of books and magazines, but is there something you huys have learned from personal experience that is not written about? Heading to Kansas and hope to get some big does. (missed...

I have a Rem Mdl 700 that I have started loading rounds for. I used a Stoney Point OAL gauge to get the bullet close to the rifling. I have used this method with everything from .223 - 30-06. However, I can't seem to seat the bullets OUT long enough to come close to the rifling. I am using 150...

I have a Rem Mdl 700 that I have started loading rounds for. I used a Stoney Point OAL gauge to get the bullet close to the rifling. I have used this method with everything from .223 - 30-06. However, I can't seem to seat the bullets OUT long enough to come close to the rifling. Is this normal...

I am looking for some good loads to mimic factory ballistics. I will be shooting 115 gr Ballistic Tips and 100 grain Partitions. Factory loads for these are approximately 3100 and 3300 fps respectively. Nowhere in loadbooks are there loads like this. I want to use either H4831 or H1000. I know...

I am an avid rifleman and pistolero. My friends think that I am border line obsessive. But for all of you out there who share this ailment I have a story for you. I recently took one of my non-believer friends to the rifle range with me. He had never shot rifles before. I took along my 10/22 and...

Just bought a 25-06. Never shot this cartridge before. What do you all recommend for about medium size white-tails. Probably about 150-175 pounds. Been thinking of the 100 gr Nosler Ballistic tips. I sure love the 150 grainers in my 30-06. Whould 100 be too light or should I step up to the...

Went to the gun store yesterday to pick up a Remington 700 ADL in .243 and walked out with a Tikka model 695 Deluxe synthetic in 25-'06. It was on sale for about $450. Rifle seemed well put together, the action was smooth, and the trigger broke cleanly at 3.5#. The barrel was free floated and it...

Trying to decide whether to buy a Remington 700 ADL or the VLS in .243 Win. Is the accuracy diffence with the heavier barrel really that different? The rifle might occasionally see some time pointed at white-tails. Is it worthwhile to pay the extra money to get the 26" heavy barrel. I know that...

Thinking of converting my G30 to one of these calibers. Does anyone have any info on what it would take to do this. I believe all I wold need is a barrel swap for 400 Corbon. Does 45 super take a barrel swap as well. I know it needs a stronger recoil spring and dedicated 45 Super cases. Any info...