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  1. Sooter76

    2018 CMP Eastern Games - Vintage Sniper Match (VSM) - pics from match.

    It isn’t that... 90% of the rifles at CMP Vintage Sniper matches have 2.5-3.5x scope. The 10% that don’t are the 1941a1’s topped with 8x scopes. At 300 meters the lower powered scopes can compete against the 1941a1. At 600 meters the 8x scope will almost always win. It’s really a bullshit...
  2. Sooter76

    Swiss K31: Stunning

    G11... It’s longer than my wife is tall.
  3. Sooter76

    Swiss K31: Stunning

    I’ve got a K31 in immaculate shape... I probably overpaid for it but considering the condition, craftsmanship, and how quickly they’re drying up I think I’ll be able to look back next year and say I got a bargain. I’ve only got it out to the range once but even with cheap PPU I was able to...
  4. Sooter76

    2018 CMP Eastern Games - Vintage Sniper Match (VSM) - pics from match.

    I’d love to see something more akin to the Snipers Hide Cup for vintage matches... The 8x scope of the 1941a1 really gives those shooters a marked advantage over anyone else. Considering the relative fragility of the mounting system the 1941a1 was known for, I think you’d see a lot of shooters...
  5. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    That’s a fact...
  6. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    Not a battle rifle... Not even as good a sniper rifle as many would have you believe.
  7. Sooter76

    Rare scope?

    I'm aware of the Numrich scopes... The price isn't what puts me off, it's that I've heard way too many negative reviews and stories about their failures in Enfield circles. Most of these come from sources that are very accepting of Lee Enfield (T) reproductions so I doubt they'd take issue with...
  8. Sooter76

    Weekend Range Trip...

    Don't get me wrong I have a lot of appreciation for what the Garand is, the best main battle rifle of WWII. When I criticize the accuracy of the rifle remember that it's all relative. Despite being a CMP mix-master, my Garand is in good condition and shoots about 4 MOA. That's hardly terrible...
  9. Sooter76

    Rare scope?

    This... I really wish Hi-Lux would produce a quality reproduction.
  10. Sooter76

    Weekend Range Trip...

    So this weekend I went out to the range with a few rifles... A Swiss K31, M1 Garand, and a Lee Enfield No 4 Mk2 to mostly blast away with and to allow the barrel on my 1903a4 build to cool between groups as I start to play with different loads. The Garand and No 4 were essentially just throw...
  11. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    L42a1 conversion IMO...
  12. Sooter76

    Swiss K31: Stunning

    *100 meters
  13. Sooter76

    Swiss K31: Stunning

    Couldn’t agree more... I’ve only shot mine with cheap PPU ammo but I was easily hitting a 4” plate with irons at 10 meters. And my eyes are starting to go.
  14. Sooter76

    PTR 91 opinions...

    For those that have hands on experience with the rifle, what’s your opinion of the HK G3 clone made by PTR? I have. I need of another rifle but I’m considering picking one up as a range toy or truck gun and I kind of want something other than another AR15/AR10. What kind of accuracy and...
  15. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    Yes, and they were of lesser quality compared to other makes. But that doesn't mean they weren't accurate or reliable. They served their role well. That doesn't mean that they weren't of a rougher quality than British and Canadian rifles. A 1903a3 and a No4 is not a direct comparison. You're...
  16. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    I didn't say worse, I said rougher... There was/is nothing wrong with the Savage made rifles in terms of practical accuracy and reliability. What I'm talking about is the standard of quality. Savage rifles in general were just rougher and not as smooth as British and especially Canadian rifles...
  17. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    This made me laugh... Seriously, Compare a British made No4, even a war time build when they were under constant bombardment, to a Savage made No4. In every instance I have found the Savage builds to be rougher. They'll still shoot and have all the advantages (and disadvantages) of a No4, but...
  18. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    I think Germany very likely could have won the war if Hitler waited to attack Russia until after Britain had been knocked out. Germany then could have focused on Russia without having to split its forces. If they'd done this and if Hitler hadn't decided to deviate from the established plan...
  19. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    I din't say they were close. But they could have won if Hitler hadn't made some of the decisions he did... Britain was on the ropes and no matter how much material support they received from the US never could have recovered to defeat Germany without Hitler's inane decision to open a second...
  20. Sooter76

    Greatest Bolt Action Battle Rifle in History...

    It’s frightening in retrospect how easily Germany could have won WWII had Hitler not made such obvious and stupid mistakes. Every side always makes mistakes in war, but to make such obvious ones is mind blowing.
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