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Posted: 9/20/2005 9:36:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/20/2005 9:51:16 PM EDT
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What about a Mosin M38 or M44?
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Posted: 9/21/2005 4:35:15 AM EDT
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Check out Steyr Scout rifles. Very handy, compact, and in .308...
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Posted: 9/21/2005 7:14:08 AM EDT
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All the surplus FR-8's seem to have dried up, If you can FIND one, expect to pay in the neighborhood of $300.00+,- |
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Posted: 9/21/2005 7:17:10 AM EDT
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I have a Gibbs No.7. It's a nice rifle. I think it's a toss-up between it and the FR8...I had an FR8 and foolishly sold it.
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Posted: 9/21/2005 7:27:14 AM EDT
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Savage Arms may make a model that fits the bill (www.savagearms.com). Make sure you get one with the Accutrigger. It got rid of the only serious fly in the ointment when it comes to Savage bolt guns.
Good luck. |
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Posted: 9/21/2005 8:23:54 AM EDT
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OOH yeah, had a freind who had a jungle carbine back in the 80's. Fun gun. |
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Posted: 9/21/2005 8:28:51 AM EDT
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Ruger is making a new rifle in .308 that has a forward scope mount (scout). I saw it in Guns and Ammo, It received a good review.
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Posted: 9/22/2005 12:40:20 AM EDT
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Not too great on the lightweight part, but an Ishapore Enfield is a great 038 rifle.
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Posted: 9/22/2005 12:54:26 AM EDT
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they're LW enough if you bob the barrel and cut off all the wood. Expecting my new forend any day now.
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Posted: 9/22/2005 12:58:10 AM EDT
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Model 7?
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Posted: 9/22/2005 9:42:06 AM EDT
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Yes, the Gibbs No. 7 is a "bobbed" 308 Ishapore Enfield. I cannot find any for sale, even Gibbs is sold out.
I saw a very nice Ishapore Enfield rifle for $185. It would be a fun project but would cost too much to do. For example, I have no way to turn the barrel. Paying to have this done would cost $100 all by itself. Where does one get the front sight and flash hider assembly? I can do all the wood work. Anyone know how effective the scope mounts are for these rifles? |
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Posted: 9/22/2005 9:47:07 AM EDT
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The RUger is a very nice rifle. It only holds four rounds and, consequently, is not set up to use stripper clips. They also do not spec the weight, but laminated stocks are heavy!
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Posted: 9/22/2005 11:15:46 AM EDT
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The NRA TV is supposed to review a JC on the 10-01-05 show. They did ok on the T33 and the Nagant Revolver last week.
Dennis Jenkins
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Posted: 9/22/2005 11:22:45 AM EDT
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Might be nice if the guy actually had any for sale. Everything is soldout or no longer available. |
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Posted: 9/22/2005 11:37:17 AM EDT
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i vote for the mosins, tons of possibility there....someone bought mine before I was finished with it, but i still have a fr8.
Next bet would be either a savage or stevens rifle cut down to 18" or so and sights added. Them stevens rifles are like under 200 wholesale. |
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Posted: 9/22/2005 7:46:57 PM EDT
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I was hoping someone would know wether or not he was ever going to make them again. |
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Posted: 9/22/2005 10:40:11 PM EDT
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They do look good. |
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Posted: 9/22/2005 11:38:57 PM EDT
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I used an M14 FS. Mount a bayo, suppresses flash, and holds the front sigtht. Going to have to cut some off the blade tho, it's too high.
All I looked at are crap, I used this one 
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Posted: 9/23/2005 6:57:56 AM EDT
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Whats wrong with a Marlin or Winchester lever action in .30-30? They are light. They have a larger capacity magazine than most bolt guns. Ammo is plentiful and reasonably priced. The .30-30 will kill any man or game you are likley to encounter. If it's not enough for you get one in .444 Marlin or .45-70. You can buy after market scout mounts for them as well.
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Posted: 9/23/2005 7:50:51 AM EDT
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Honestly, probably nothing is wrong. I had it in my head to get a bolt action. I will start looking at a lever actions but I think I still want a bolt action.
One thing is I want the rifle in a common caliber (for me) - 308. I don't believe anyone makes a 308 lever rifle and I don't want another new caliber. |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 7:53:36 AM EDT
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Tweak,
Got any photos of your rifle that you can show us? How does that rail mount to the action? |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 8:53:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/23/2005 11:09:03 AM EDT
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I like! But no prices  Wonder who sell's 'em the dealer lookup isn't working for me. |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 11:16:08 AM EDT
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I think Browning still makes a lever action .308, 4 round mag loaded. |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 1:59:49 PM EDT
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I did a little leg work on this today. Tristar arms does not import them anymore (they come from Australia) Sabre Defense is going to be the new importer. I e-mailed them and it will be a while befor they get any (no time was mentione) but the idea of a good bolt carbine is apealing. I'm gonna start saving, now all I have to do is decide .308 or 7.62x39. |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 5:16:41 PM EDT
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The only reservation I have is that the rifle has to be accurate.
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Posted: 9/23/2005 5:33:10 PM EDT
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I would say stick with .308, .30-06, .303 or 8mm or 7.62x54R. the 7.62x39mm cartridge is really a compromise cartridge, really doesn't shine past 250 yards. Lots of NATO surplus in .308, but quality ammo is still made in all these calibers (not necessarily cheap). .308 or .30-06 would be my first choice. |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 6:20:43 PM EDT
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You must like recoil!!!!!! I bought a 308 Enfield Jungle Carbine for $75 off a friend awhile back (3, 4 years ago or more) and then gave it away free to another friend. Standing unsupported it wasn't too bad but bench and prone it was aweful! Ouch!!! |
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Posted: 9/23/2005 10:16:06 PM EDT
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Personally, I am not that affected by recoil. Some others are.
I can load 308 down using 125 gr hunting bullets and they are a much more mild shooting cartridge. I can load it up with inexpensive 147 FMJBT's. I can load full power hunting loads with premium bullets. 30-06 is overkill in a carbine. All those imported, military surplus calibers turn me off like a switch. No, thanks. I'll stick with 308 (possibly 6.5/308 or even 243 Winchester because I can load that and brass & bullets will always be available). But good old 308 is my first choice. P.S. - the Steyr rifle is out of the question due to price. |
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Posted: 9/24/2005 1:30:36 AM EDT
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Just the proto and it's ugly, waiting on the new wood and final trajectory check to verify the sights.
slips over the barrel and Acraglasses to it. |
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Posted: 9/24/2005 12:00:57 PM EDT
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Has anyone here ever made a carbine out of an Enfield rifle or even a Remington? How did it work out? I suppose it could be a fun project, even if it's not economically realistic.
CONSIDER THIS Would it be better to get a Remington 700 action, add a 10 round box magazine conversion kit and a carbine stock? There would be lots of sight and rail options for this and plenty of gunsmiths around tooled up and experienced to do the work. Remington 700 barreled action (308 caliber). Barrel trimmed to 16.25", threaded muzzle M1A front sight/flash hider assembly with a bayonet lug (!!!) Box magazine conversion kit Need input on these features: rear iron sight scope base (rail) - manufacturer and type (barrel mount or receiver mount stock - manufacturer, material (wood/composite), style Here's another thought. Would it be better to start with one of those fantastically accurate Swedish Mausers in 6.5X55 caliber or convert it to 6.5-308 or even 308? I ask this because it's fairly clear to me that once you start this the cost goes waaay up unless you can do all the metalwork yourself (I cannot). |
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Posted: 9/29/2005 7:50:32 PM EDT
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Who sells military surplus rifles? Where can I go to get an FR-8 or a Mauser?
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Posted: 9/29/2005 8:20:22 PM EDT
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FR8s show up on gun broker ever so often. I imagine mausers do as well. |
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Posted: 9/29/2005 10:13:01 PM EDT
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I thought these were available by the thousands. There is only one FR-8 on GunBroker and it is in pieces. Sarco has a few Mausers. Any other palces so I can comparison shop?
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Posted: 9/29/2005 10:15:18 PM EDT
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I have an FR-8, and I don't think it is as handy as you think it is. The dang thing is a boat anchor, and I can't get myself to sporterize it, even though I know it ain't worth Jack.
I need to finish my last project involving it, the 20 rd mag extensions for the 98 fit on it, and wil function with .308 with a few mods. |
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Posted: 9/29/2005 10:33:39 PM EDT
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Almost wholly a factor of the for shit butt plate. Chop the stock flat and fit a Pachmayr pad to it. No pain. |
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