K98
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scrumbag
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Wish someone would import Zastava's...
Roro
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Someone was a few years ago.They looked very good for the money.Have not seen them around in a while though.
LeftHandGuy
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Shooters here seem to be able to get Zastava to do custom production runs without too much expense. I would have thought that if an importer/retailer (maybe someone like Kranks who already import PPU from Serbia, don't they?) could collect enough prepays/deposits they could get an order together.....
Obviously supply and demand and all that...
Obviously supply and demand and all that...
Disappointment today, no spare 7.92x57 for the K98, so no playtime for me.
I did however put 20 rounds through the club Mosin Nagant, and after walking the rounds above and below bull, got the last six into a ragged 30mm-ish group.
Really pleased with my self and the rifle, impressed with that as an Iron sight group; with my eyesight at 100m.
Mosin was in excellent nick, apart from a very weak magazine spring; which meant single top loading rounds. Rifle was not that heavy, so recoil was a bit lively but easily manageable.
Will get a go on the K98 next time, we also have a couple of Lee Enfields amongst the club guns, for future visits. I must make more time to visit the club, but am so busy with Mr Fox and general vermin control lately.
Hammo
I did however put 20 rounds through the club Mosin Nagant, and after walking the rounds above and below bull, got the last six into a ragged 30mm-ish group.
Really pleased with my self and the rifle, impressed with that as an Iron sight group; with my eyesight at 100m.
Mosin was in excellent nick, apart from a very weak magazine spring; which meant single top loading rounds. Rifle was not that heavy, so recoil was a bit lively but easily manageable.
Will get a go on the K98 next time, we also have a couple of Lee Enfields amongst the club guns, for future visits. I must make more time to visit the club, but am so busy with Mr Fox and general vermin control lately.
Hammo
Wapinschaw
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As pointed out previously, the 7.92x57 of WW2 is pretty tiresome after a few rounds in a light rifle. IF you can get hold of one the Swedish 6.5x55 M38 is of very similar proportions. They are a compact, handy little rifle, excellent build quality, much easier on the shoulder, accurate, and factory ammo is readily available. And NO, you cannot have mine!!
What kind of Mosin was it? Russian or Finn. My guess was a Finn. I have many Finn Nagants (I collect them) and they are superb shooters.
I have 8x57, 7x57, and 6.5x55 military rifles. The Swede is by far the kindest.~Muir
My 648 Swede likes 206 grain bullets driven hot. One of my finest rifles when it comes to fit. I can look at a deer, toss the rifle up and have the sights fall into alignment where I'm looking. Gotta love that. ~Muir
That's the way my 1937 Sauer Mauser sporting rifle is, too. All those old stalking rifles of the 1920s and 1930s - German, Swede, English and American - were made for fast shots, on your feet, at up to 300 yards with iron sights. They handle like upland shotguns.
200-gr Nosler Partition with 45.5 gr IMR 4064 stacks bullets on top of each other, and hammers anything in its path.
It had a short barrel, about 20 inch I guess; so I think it was the 'Artillery' version. The woodwork was unmarked, must surely have been un issued. No idea if it was Finn or Russian, I will ask next time.
I'm still thinking of buying an old ex Mil bolt action; and still drawn to the Mauser K98.
Hammo
Ya think??
Yes. That's a Russian M-44.~Muir
After you shoot that K98, if you like it, start looking for a newer Yugo M48 with little use - better condition, accurate and less expensive. You may even find one with its entire issue set of sling, bayonet, and cleaning kit.
I see H Kranks have Yugo M48 for not too much money. Listing says unissued condition. I would be tempted, let's see if I get on ok with 20rounds through the Club K98.
kennyc
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take a shoulder pad with you
I have put my variation in, last week.
A+S were very quick on the last one, so I hope to hear back soon.
Does anyone have / know of a Kar98k in good nick with a presentable bore?
I have a week off work now, so off to look at a couple advertised online.
If the Gods are smiling, may even get my FAC back in time to buy one!
I am torn between the historical value of a Kar98k, and the potential of a better condition Yugo M48.
Hammo
A+S were very quick on the last one, so I hope to hear back soon.
Does anyone have / know of a Kar98k in good nick with a presentable bore?
I have a week off work now, so off to look at a couple advertised online.
If the Gods are smiling, may even get my FAC back in time to buy one!
I am torn between the historical value of a Kar98k, and the potential of a better condition Yugo M48.
Hammo
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