Microgunner
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Ain't it cute?
My new GSG-5 just came in - photos
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22-rimfire
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Wish I had one. A 22 EBR. Cool! Hope you have a lot of fun shooting it.
Let us know how it shoots if you can find the time. I'd sort of like to buy one, but don't know much about them other than what was in Shotgun News and the general price.
Let us know how it shoots if you can find the time. I'd sort of like to buy one, but don't know much about them other than what was in Shotgun News and the general price.
Stevie-Ray
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You'll love it. I love mine! Most fun owning a gun I've had in a lot of years. Get yourself a cheap red dot like this Tasco, it's a blast!
+1 on the GSG-5
Mine is a blast. Very fun to shoot. The first time I had mine out (after cleaning once), I had several failures to eject. I cleaned and lubricated with CLP Breakfree and had zero failures. Not as nice to clean as a regular MP5.
Well put together.
Range report: http://gunfiresitetwo.blogspot.com/2008/08/rifle-gsg-5-manufacturer-german-sport.html
Mine is a blast. Very fun to shoot. The first time I had mine out (after cleaning once), I had several failures to eject. I cleaned and lubricated with CLP Breakfree and had zero failures. Not as nice to clean as a regular MP5.
Well put together.
Range report: http://gunfiresitetwo.blogspot.com/2008/08/rifle-gsg-5-manufacturer-german-sport.html
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Stevie-Ray
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Mowog,
I read your range report and I agree; it's a solid report. I submit that your failures were probably the same as mine from my first range trip. We used the same ammo and all my failures were due to underloaded rounds. I was listening intently for the reports and knew practically every time when I was going to get a failure. Every failure was preceeded by a lighter pop than normal. Eventually, I started to simply check the action and clear what I knew was going to be a jam.
Unfortunately, I have been hording ammo for years including .22 LR. Since I have to purchase it again, now, I've been introduced to rimfire failures. I've never had one til this year. So far, I've found the Remington GB bulk packs to be a little more reliable than the Federal 550s. As always, YMMV.
I read your range report and I agree; it's a solid report. I submit that your failures were probably the same as mine from my first range trip. We used the same ammo and all my failures were due to underloaded rounds. I was listening intently for the reports and knew practically every time when I was going to get a failure. Every failure was preceeded by a lighter pop than normal. Eventually, I started to simply check the action and clear what I knew was going to be a jam.
Unfortunately, I have been hording ammo for years including .22 LR. Since I have to purchase it again, now, I've been introduced to rimfire failures. I've never had one til this year. So far, I've found the Remington GB bulk packs to be a little more reliable than the Federal 550s. As always, YMMV.
22-rimfire
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It does say 22LR HV. Just thought I would mention that. You know, I need to get one of these. Generally not my type of rifle, but I think it would be a blast to shoot. I'm hoping it can at least do 2" groups at 25 yds with the factory sights. I'm not much for the military sights.
Microgunner
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These are the HK military sights which are, IMO, better than most.
22-rimfire
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Did you have to order this gun or did the store have it in stock and you just picked it up? My sense is that an interested person would probably have to order the gun.
Microgunner
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I'm an FFL dealer and ordered the rifle for myself. It took awhile and several threats to get one. They're hard to come by apparently.
Microgunner
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Ja Heir Tamara.
Loaded 24 rnds of CCI Blazer (yes, mine holds 24 instead of the advertised 22), went out back and blasted away. All 24 rnds. went through like ca-ca through a goose, without a single hiccup, just as it came from the box (without cleaning first). A good sign.
Loaded 24 rnds of CCI Blazer (yes, mine holds 24 instead of the advertised 22), went out back and blasted away. All 24 rnds. went through like ca-ca through a goose, without a single hiccup, just as it came from the box (without cleaning first). A good sign.
Ridge_Runner_5
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Very nice...I should have mine next weekend
Microgunner
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Oops......pardon fraulein. Can't tell by the screen names these days.
BTW, how do I go about changing my screen name? I'm known as Microgunner but accidentally typed in Micrgunner. Hung over I guess.
Microgunner
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Danken
Microgunner
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No duh.....you've known me for years. Who do you know that's more addicted to rimfires?
GSG-5 Range Report
Stevie,
I'll keep my ears open for weak rounds with the Federal Bulk pack. I could hear when it didn't cycle properly most times (or at least it felt funny).
22-Rimfire,
Yeah, I didn't bring any high velocity rounds with me. Next time I'll throw some in and see what the difference is for accuracy / cycling.
The sights are a replica of the MP-5's, so they are a bit coarse, but nothing else would have been 'right'. Its probably a lot of fun with a red-dot scope (don't get me wrong, its fun now too). Not a target rifle by any stretch, but very fun to shoot and good looks.
Stevie,
I'll keep my ears open for weak rounds with the Federal Bulk pack. I could hear when it didn't cycle properly most times (or at least it felt funny).
22-Rimfire,
Yeah, I didn't bring any high velocity rounds with me. Next time I'll throw some in and see what the difference is for accuracy / cycling.
The sights are a replica of the MP-5's, so they are a bit coarse, but nothing else would have been 'right'. Its probably a lot of fun with a red-dot scope (don't get me wrong, its fun now too). Not a target rifle by any stretch, but very fun to shoot and good looks.