Thanks to Tim's, for a very decent price I have a new shooter. Once I get a chance to put glass on it and get to the range I'll post more. I am wondering about recoil though, 8x57 is a beast through the K98, and this beauty is much lighter.
Thanks Prudii I'm not sure if your issues would impact my satisfaction with one.I'm not looking to change magazines, and I really want an 8mm mauser, and I'm really excited by getting something with a smooth action and very accurate
I'm considering one of these chambered in 8x57 Mauser. I looked at some in LGS in other calibers and internet-based and wordo of mouth seems to indicate they're very accurate. Anyone have an opinion?
This was an eye opener for me. I'm new to reloading and have been sorting and decapping brass prior to cleaning, not yet repriming. This caused me to go through the brass and I found a number of SPP in Blazer, Federal, and Winchester mixed in. The Blazer and Winchester decapping no issues, the...
I haven't finished the set up, still have to put together the primer feed and powder measure, but right now I'm just decapping brass prior to cleaning. I'll be making bullets soon
Just to wrap up, my coworker brought in these 2 boxes as the final part of my $200 purchase, both new in box. The pics show the initial haul ,the set up, and the additional stuff from today.
So, I've been easing into reloading, always had an interest but in the last month and a half I began to put together some pieces. I've been researching and I hunt with a sporterized Lee Enfield 303 British. My research led me to believe that to start slow and learn a "Lee classic loader" was the...
I have carry here in Onondaga county, Florida and Utah I got through a class from Rochester Personal Defense, and I just yesterday stopped in a much freer state of PA, and had a great experience in about 15 minutes walking out with a PA carry permit. The Florida and Utah give quite a spread...
Ok, when is good for you? I work in Syracuse and get out at 5 most days. I have Monday the 20th off. This weekend is kinda booked until late Sunday afternoon