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Post by norseman on May 10, 2019 14:21:38 GMT 10
Lerv! Lerv! Lerv!:-  |
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Post by milspec on May 19, 2019 16:36:27 GMT 10
I ended up going with the Tikka .308 CTR as my carbine (if 20" barrel qualifies as a carbine). It's a reasonably light rifle to carry and its accuracy and smooth action has a smile on my face already.  |
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Post by norseman on May 23, 2019 11:33:05 GMT 10
I ended up going with the Tikka .308 CTR as my carbine (if 20" barrel qualifies as a carbine). It's a reasonably light rifle to carry and its accuracy and smooth action has a smile on my face already. Awesome choice milspec! Tikka CTR is top shelf! Here's another neat little package!  |
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Post by norseman on May 23, 2019 12:21:11 GMT 10
BUT !!!............. None of it matters if you don't train and develop a good level of proficiency! Practice! Practice! Practice! Just one random Youtube Vid to demonstrate! |
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Post by frostbite on May 23, 2019 15:44:39 GMT 10
I agree that good training is critical, but would add that bad training could make you critical, or worse.
Standing upright in the open while changing mags might be a recipe for disaster, especially when he has'cover' a pace or two to his left.
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Post by norseman on May 23, 2019 17:29:13 GMT 10
I agree that good training is critical, but would add that bad training could make you critical, or worse. Standing upright in the open while changing mags might be a recipe for disaster, especially when he has'cover' a pace or two to his left. Absolutely agree mate! Just a random sample and it is a serious flaw in all these American "Tacticool" videos. The paper plates aren't shooting back so it's not a problem just ask them! Interesting how the Bolt on that Ruger Scout starts to bind at the end! |
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Post by spinifex on May 23, 2019 18:37:44 GMT 10
I ended up going with the Tikka .308 CTR as my carbine (if 20" barrel qualifies as a carbine). It's a reasonably light rifle to carry and its accuracy and smooth action has a smile on my face already. Awesome choice milspec! Tikka CTR is top shelf! Here's another neat little package! Is that still in 7.92? Does a barrel that short result in unstable projectiles in flight? I thought the original 98k was supposed to be 'optimal' barrel length? |
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Post by norseman on May 24, 2019 6:39:24 GMT 10
Awesome choice milspec! Tikka CTR is top shelf! Here's another neat little package! Is that still in 7.92? Does a barrel that short result in unstable projectiles in flight? I thought the original 98k was supposed to be 'optimal' barrel length? It's actually a shortened and modified Spanish FR-8 which are chambered in 7.62x51 |
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Post by norseman on May 24, 2019 8:06:55 GMT 10
Shooting clays with a scout rifle and Bolt Action perfection from hunting royalty!
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Post by spinifex on May 24, 2019 9:12:10 GMT 10
Is that still in 7.92? Does a barrel that short result in unstable projectiles in flight? I thought the original 98k was supposed to be 'optimal' barrel length? It's actually a shortened and modified Spanish FR-8 which are chambered in 7.62x51 Does shortening them that much create problems at all? |
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Post by norseman on May 24, 2019 12:26:33 GMT 10
It's actually a shortened and modified Spanish FR-8 which are chambered in 7.62x51 Does shortening them that much create problems at all? For the purposes of scout / utility type rifles in 308, barrels of 17, 18 inches lose bugger all in accuracy and velocity at practical ranges. |
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Post by frostbite on May 24, 2019 14:13:03 GMT 10
And if you're quick you can light your cuban from the flame that emits from the muzzle.
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Post by norseman on May 24, 2019 14:49:38 GMT 10
And if you're quick you can light your cuban from the flame that emits from the muzzle. My Tasmanian MkI Custom Flash Suppressor will take care of the flames no problems!! |
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Post by spatial on May 25, 2019 1:37:17 GMT 10
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Post by norseman on Jun 6, 2019 7:34:19 GMT 10
More to follow folks!
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Post by norseman on Jun 9, 2019 11:55:45 GMT 10
More Bolt Action!!
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Post by SA Hunter on Jun 9, 2019 18:37:48 GMT 10
I'm trying to find one, but the Finnish model, preferably with a scope.
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Post by pugs on Jun 12, 2019 21:27:53 GMT 10
Stick my Ruger scout in 308 , does everything I need with a full length xm rail and built in rear peep ...
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Post by Tim Horton on Jun 13, 2019 5:04:55 GMT 10
Question.....
Who makes, sells, the detachable magazine, trigger guard conversion for the modified Spanish FR 8 ??
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Post by bce1 on Jul 29, 2019 15:33:21 GMT 10
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