the carbines have a real fireball coming out when you shoot them and adds to the excitement!!!!!
You're exactly right about the howitzer-sized fireball from the carbines...especially in low-light or night shoots....BOOM!
the carbines have a real fireball coming out when you shoot them and adds to the excitement!!!!!
Sounds like a Finn. What model?They are clunky, like a 100 year old farm implement. On the other had, I got one that had an armory rebuild and had a TIKKA barrel with a true .308 barrel. It shot really well with reloads using quality bullets. Still felt like a farm tool that was abandoned in an old barn, but the target groupings looked pretty good.
Sounds like a Finn. What model?
7.62x54R bullets are .311.91/30, that long barrel one. I measured some of the rougher ones and the barrels were in the .311 and .312" range, where a normal .308 bullet really did not work to well.
I think Lee's data is for .311. To make things more confusing, .303 Brit (aka 7.7 mm)? It's .311 also, as is 7.62x39..311 is the original size. Since that isn't a real common size here they probably used a more of a standard diameter. I'd say it would be a real good idea to different data than Hodgdon's if using .311 bullets.
And yes, the Finns did use some .308 barrels but reverted to .310 later.
Heck, post some pics, there are a few of us who actually like looking at old stuff!91/30, that long barrel one. I measured some of the rougher ones and the barrels were in the .311 and .312" range, where a normal .308 bullet really did not work to well.
IIRC isn't 7.7 Japanese also .311? For some reason I'm thinking there's one or 2 other cartridges that use a .311 bullet also.I think Lee's data is for .311. To make things more confusing, .303 Brit (aka 7.7 mm)? It's .311 also, as is 7.62x39.
Yes indeed. I believe 7.65x53 Argentine is also .311.IIRC isn't 7.7 Japanese also .311? For some reason I'm thinking there's one or 2 other cartridges that use a .311 bullet also.
This fella did alright too...Tell these ladies they aren't accurate. The Russian snipers racked up quite a score during WWII.
And allegedly he would fill his mouth with snow so his breath wouldn't give away his position. Definitely a badass!225, phhhhttt lightweight. Try over 500 in less than 100 days.
yeah, they were good, but let's not forget about the BEST!
Surely you didn't expect me to post anybody else, right?
Not to mention even after getting shot in the face with an exploding bullet he killed the red and took his rifle.
Oh, and did it all with iron sights!
Yep, he was.And allegedly he would fill his mouth with snow so his breath wouldn't give away his position. Definitely a badass!
They're solid basic rifles that shoot a powerful round.Anyone have any experience with 91/30? Are they good rifles? I've got one I've had for a long time that I've never shot Thinking about thinning the herd and wondering if it's worth keeping.
Ruger's first line of mini 30's didn't shoot well because they insisted on a .308 barrel for a .311 cartridge. Once they changed to .311 they are literally a thing to behold...I think Lee's data is for .311. To make things more confusing, .303 Brit (aka 7.7 mm)? It's .311 also, as is 7.62x39.
^^^This^^^ It can be overcome.Most common issues with sticky bolt, from what I've seen, are cosmoline still in the action or a bad extractor.