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  1. ivankonev

    Ruger M77 30-06?

    The Ruger M77 MkII is the the most solid feeling bolt action I've ever had. Another said it earlier, they're built like tanks. Mine was never very accurate though. The Ruger 30-06 I had I retired in favor of a Savage. The Ruger 77 MkII has that pencil thin barrel and a non-adjustable...
  2. ivankonev

    Annealing brass

    Definitely lengthens the life of your brass, no question. I wish I had started annealing sooner, because I had thrown away a lot of cases with cracked necks before I started annealing. Now I have yet to see a cracked neck on a case I've annealed. Live and learn.
  3. ivankonev

    Springfield 1903/A4 "Sniper" Rifle

    I can only attest to the Gibbs, which I own. It is absolutely beautiful, and I love it. Shoots great, cycles great, excellent wood to metal fit. Stock was a little dry when I got it, so I put on a few more coats of BLO. And as I said, I changed out the scope to a higher power. No complaints...
  4. ivankonev

    Springfield 1903/A4 "Sniper" Rifle

    Well, I actually have a Gibbs reproduction 1903/a4 and it is my most prized rifle. The original repro scopes (M73B) on these were terrible, but they have long since switched over to the Hi-Lux Leatherwood M73G-2 or G-4 scopes, which are awesome. They are crystal clear although only 2.5 power...
  5. ivankonev

    Gunsmithing Stubborn trigger adjustment screw

    I just bought a T/C Venture yesterday which has a trigger adjustment screw located on the bottom of the bolt track. It adjusts with a tiny allen wrench, and it is a bit hard to get at because of the confining space. Problem is the screw is so tight it won't budge, neither clockwise nor...
  6. ivankonev

    Cheapest way to get into annealiing?

    Same here. Takes me about 8-10 seconds.
  7. ivankonev

    Question on reproduction 03A4

    Oh Lord! Hats off to you for doing all that work. I have a Gibbs 1903/A4, and its a beautiful rifle. Can't help thinking though that a rifle with a 24" barrel, shooting a cartridge (30-06) that starts to shine at ranges beyond 1000 yards, topped with a little 2.5X scope was a mismatch...
  8. ivankonev

    Bullet weight and barrel length

    Given rifles of the same caliber, is there any theoretical GENERAL idea that a shorter barrel (say 18") does better with a heavier bullet or lighter bullet? Or that a long barrel (say 26" or 29" etc.) does better with a heavier or lighter bullet? Just for an example: A 30-06 rifle can have...
  9. ivankonev

    CMP has repliac M-82 Scopes and Mounts

    I know. I have the 2nd generation scope (the so-called G2) and it is superbly clear. Hence my initial reply.
  10. ivankonev

    CMP has repliac M-82 Scopes and Mounts

    If this is also a 2.5X scope, I don't see any gain in dropping $375 and changing out the original Hi-Lux M73G2 replica scope that are on the current Gibbs and Creedmoor 1903/A4 replicas. Thanks for the info though.
  11. ivankonev

    Gibbs 1903A4 Sniper

    To answer your question about the scope I used, here it is: Weaver K-6 Classic 6 x 38 mm Hunting Duplex Riflescope 849418 FREE S&H 849418. Weaver Rifle Scopes. You will need Weaver HIGH Grand Slam 1" rings so the objective bell can clear the forearm wood. The scope is matte finish even though...
  12. ivankonev

    Gibbs 1903A4 Sniper

    Those rifles are great aren't they? And that is great shooting. Mine shoots extremely well too, and paper punching at 200 yards is too easy. I am stretching it out to 300 yards and beyond, but I had to change out the scope since the 2.5X Hi-Lux is just not enough for a 7" 10 ring to be...
  13. ivankonev

    Remington 783.

    This month's American Rifleman (November issue) has a feature article about the Remington 783. They like it.
  14. ivankonev

    Thoughts on Savage 111

    I just bought one of these in the same caliber (30-06) with the accutrigger and accustock. I have put less than 70 rounds through it so far. Just shot it again today (third time I've had it to the range) and I can safely say it is my most accurate rifle. Shot at 300 yards and put 7 of 10...
  15. ivankonev

    Rifle Scopes Advice on lower power scope for Savage 111 30-06, choose one of three.

    Thanks. I ordered the Redfield Revolution. Thank you roggom for the promo code, it was still good.
  16. ivankonev

    Rifle Scopes Advice on lower power scope for Savage 111 30-06, choose one of three.

    For a Savage 111 accutrigger, accustock, in 30-06. Ranges will be around 300 meters. Which one would you advise? 1. Weaver Classic K-series fixed 6x 38mm Dual-X reticle 2. Burris Fullfield II 2-7x 35mm Ballistic Plex reticle 3. Redfield Revolution 2-7x 33mm 4 Plex reticle These...
  17. ivankonev

    Any experience reloading PPU brass??

    Can't address your caliber, but I've reloaded tons of PP brass in 7.62x54R. They have deeper primer pockets, and chony a little slower than Winchester brass same caliber.
  18. ivankonev

    Long barrel - slower powder, short barrel - faster powder?

    Take the Mosin-Nagant 91/30 which has a 29 inch barrel, and the Mosin-Nagant 44 which has a 19 inch barrel. That is a substantial difference. Would it not make sense to use a slow powder like Reloader 19 or 22 or 4350 etc in the long barrel, and a faster powder like H4895 in shorter barrels...
  19. ivankonev

    I don't have much hope for my Bruno's order.

    I ordered some bullets from Bruno's back in March. Their website said they were in stock so I jumped on them (.308 Sierras in 180 grain). Bruno's has now added a sentence to their home page saying that though an item may be in stock when you place your order, it may NOT be in stock when...
  20. ivankonev

    Federal 215 vs 215 match primers

    I have loaded Winchester, Federal, Federal Match and Wolf. All did equally well EXCEPT Wolf which gave me my only squib and many hangfires and "click-bangs". I have shot perfect scores (all 20 rounds in the 10 ring) with Winchester, Federal and Federal Match so I wouldn't worry about it.
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