The ideal shaped blade is what we all strive for, but the reality is that we use whatever is to hand. This Shrade Old Timer Scrimshaw has been my daily companion for almost 40 years, the blade is...
Liked On: 14-04-2020, 11:01 PM
I recently got given a .17HMR M597 with a cracked receiver. I intend to make a new one out of tooling grade aluminium just to see how it performs. I have done a lot remedial work on the utterly...
Liked On: 14-04-2020, 04:16 PM
I recently got given a .17HMR M597 with a cracked receiver. I intend to make a new one out of tooling grade aluminium just to see how it performs. I have done a lot remedial work on the utterly...
Liked On: 14-04-2020, 04:14 PM
I don't 'love' magnification but, unfortunately I now need it! My normal tops rifle (Husqvarna .30/06) has a Zeiss 8x, my .223 has a 4-12x trajectory compensating Nikon, My short range subsonic .300...
Liked On: 14-04-2020, 02:33 PM
Lots, but several stand out; a 12 bore Manton percussion double rifle, .275 Rigby magazine rifle, .318 WR magazine rifle, .303 No.4 T with the Lyman Alaskan scope (1 of 99 made), BSA Majestic .30/06,...
Liked On: 13-04-2020, 03:47 PM
I only ever shot one animal with it and that was an old scrub bull that was causing problems in North Loburn about 1972. One in the chest with the .318 at about 80 metres tipped him over. He was...
Liked On: 13-04-2020, 03:32 PM
Lots, but several stand out; a 12 bore Manton percussion double rifle, .275 Rigby magazine rifle, .318 WR magazine rifle, .303 No.4 T with the Lyman Alaskan scope (1 of 99 made), BSA Majestic .30/06,...
Liked On: 13-04-2020, 12:20 PM
Lots, but several stand out; a 12 bore Manton percussion double rifle, .275 Rigby magazine rifle, .318 WR magazine rifle, .303 No.4 T with the Lyman Alaskan scope (1 of 99 made), BSA Majestic .30/06,...
Liked On: 13-04-2020, 12:12 PM
I have finished the Chevy engine and now starting to reposition the spring mounts on the 10 bolt rear end after having replaced the outer bearings and seals. Another wee project is to make a tap to...
Liked On: 13-04-2020, 10:02 AM
I am never short of gun projects but I will be spending the next few months completely repowering and modifying my '46 Chevy Fleetmaster (250HP modified 250 cubic inch inline 6, TH350 auto trans,...
Liked On: 13-04-2020, 09:52 AM
I have always used a panel saw. A sharp one will rip down the spine in about a minute and stay nice and straight. I always saw from the front (abdominal cavity) so the bulk of the bone chips go out...
Liked On: 12-04-2020, 07:06 PM
No, the B endorsement is for pistol club only. A C endorsement provides for pistols and restricted weapons (MG's & SMG's) to be used with blank ammunition for a theatrical event (eg; play,...
Liked On: 12-04-2020, 02:48 PM
To be able to shoot it with blank loads for re-enacting, your only lawful option is '3'. An original black powder firearm possessed without license as an 'antique' may not be fired (blank or...
Liked On: 12-04-2020, 02:45 PM
Yep, piss poor firing pin fit in bolt face. It can only be cured by replacing or rebuilding the pin. It is a specialized job to get the correct fit, shape and protrusion. A mistake with any one of...
Liked On: 12-04-2020, 02:25 PM
I have used 150's for hunting in my various .30/06's since 1967. Nothing gets up and runs away! With a short barrel you would need to go to faster burning powders such as Bench Mark 2 or AR2206 to...
Liked On: 11-04-2020, 03:37 PM