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    Disassembly of M38 Swedish Mauser

    For the life of me I cannot figure out how to remove the bayonet lug/barrel band and barrel band/sling swivel on my M38. Wanting to steel wool/linseed oil the stock and for obvious reasons prefer complete disassembly. Forgive me for being so thick as to being unable to figure this out on my...
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    How many hunting rifles are as accurate as I read?

    I have been a shooter for something over 35 years and have spent my share of time at the range and in the field. And I gotta tell ya, I have some serious doubts about a lot of the accuracy claims I read on this and other message boards. Over and over again I read about how my rifles shoot...
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    What is your favorite powder and primer for 6.5 X 55?

    For various reasons, it's been a while since I set up and used the loading bench. But that is getting ready to change and soon. I have some five year old IMR 4350, Varget and WLR primers that I will use up and then renew stock for loading .270; .30-06; 6.5x55 and 22-250. Varget will go in the...
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    A few questions regarding my 6.5 x 55 Mauser

    Okey dokey, I have this Swedish Mauser that looks to me like it is a nice rifle in nice shape. It is a Husqvarna, Ser # 6551XX, mfg in 1942. The numbers on the action, the bolt, bolt handle, cocking piece, magazine floorplate and the buttplate all match. The number on the bolt release lever...
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    Ruger 10-22 Magnum problems

    I have a problem child 10-22 Mag. Misfires anywhere from zero to seven times per nine round magazine. Looks to me like the firing pin strike is both small and light. The gun is scrupulously cleaned and the same thing occurs with five different types of ammunition I tried. Ruger got it back...
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    Ruger 10-22 Magnum

    What kind of experience are users having with this rifle as to reliability in function and accuracy? I own one and would like to hear what others have to say.
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