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by plantfoam
Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:58 pm
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Fartin' around
Replies: 2
Views: 4346

Fartin' around

Did a little Swiss rifle shooting yesterday, and shot some piccies too :cool: [pic]http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL554/461437/1084673/110644469.jpg[/pic] My first experience with the SR 1897 Cadet, and I was very pleased. I entered this one in the contest. She shot really smoothly, and recoil was p...
by plantfoam
Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:49 pm
Forum: Milsurp After Hours
Topic: Milsurp Marathon Match Entries
Replies: 37
Views: 22691

Yesterday's results

[pic]http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL554/461437/1084673/110644482.jpg[/pic] H&R 1952 M1 Garand......85 - 2x 100yds sitting Danish M2 surplus [pic]http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL554/461437/1084673/110644469.jpg[/pic] Swiss 1897 Cadet 7.5 Gp1890.....77 - 1x 100yds sitting ....and the toilet bow...
by plantfoam
Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:13 am
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: 30-40 Krag
Replies: 5
Views: 7838

I've seen a couple examples with that certain piece of stock chipped off, but I can't say for certian if it's a common fault. It doesn't seem likt it would take a lot of trauma to break it....considering it doesn't have much support.
by plantfoam
Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:15 am
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Plated steel jackets and other fears
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

Thanks for stopping by, Will :) It's good to see that people are finding our nomadic website :lol:

Phil
by plantfoam
Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:23 am
Forum: Milsurp After Hours
Topic: My M95 in 8x56R
Replies: 5
Views: 4706

That's a superb example you have, Peter :) I'm still searching for the long rifle....As Robert said, they are tough to find here, and usually go for a premium.

Phil
by plantfoam
Sat Aug 20, 2005 12:52 pm
Forum: Milsurp After Hours
Topic: Surplus Firearms Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 3341

I might buy it for kicks, but I still doubt it has features that are odd as some of the things in our collections :D

I have several rifles that aren't found in any books....and for some that are, you have to read German :cool:

Phil
by plantfoam
Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:44 pm
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Plated steel jackets and other fears
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

The going is still good...once there is another short in the supply of these, we'll see a quick price spike like the one during the winter, where they suddenly went from $80 to $150 or so. Barrel replacement is very costly indeed....If you do shoot A LOT, you can stock up and get at least 5 spare ri...
by plantfoam
Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:14 pm
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Plated steel jackets and other fears
Replies: 10
Views: 11922

You have nothing to fear when it comes to steel jackets :) The wear produced by steel jackets is roughly the same amount as copper. I think I like steel better anyways though.....no nasty fouling to deal with on a regaular basis. Even the Russians had a case study, comparing the two. They fired abou...
by plantfoam
Mon Aug 15, 2005 3:43 pm
Forum: Accoutrements
Topic: K-31 accoutrements database
Replies: 2
Views: 3640

K-31 accoutrements database

Lately, there have been many requests for pictures of Swiss accoutrements and such. I dug up some of my stuff for documentation, so anyone please post pics of objects I may have not covered :) This will be for K-31 accoutrements. Ammo pouch (1928) along with fusilier's insignia.. [pic]http://pic14.p...
by plantfoam
Mon Aug 15, 2005 3:41 pm
Forum: Swiss, French, Belgian & Dutch Weapons
Topic: Accessories database (K-31)
Replies: 1
Views: 3421

Accessories database (K-31)

Lately, there have been many requests for pictures of Swiss accoutrements and such. I dug up some of my stuff for documentation, so anyone please post pics of objects I may have not covered :) This will be for K-31 accoutrements. Ammo pouch (1928) along with fusilier's insignia.. [pic]http://pic14.p...