I was at Dromia's on Thursday and he has a single shot Sportco in 308, currently with open sights, it is very accurate and will leave you plenty for certainly another 1 or 2 rifles!Alpha1 wrote:Dromia may even have one or two .303 for sale.
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- Mike357
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It's not the pace of life that concerns me, it's the sudden stop at the end!
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I would agree with you there re the p14 mine is "as issued " iron sights no mods an it will still out perform some dedicated target guns much to the displeasure of the target shootersovenpaa wrote:Forgot to say, I have a WWI issue P14 that looks rattier than a ratty thing, scuffed and used. First time I shot it was at 800 yards with Christel watching fall of shot, all she said was "Elevation spot on, hit at nine o'clock"
It has a Brindles match trigger box, a reworked magazine follower so I can close on an empty magazine and a fine vernier rear sight, other than that it is erm.. standard. Even in such a state of 'tune' I doubt it is worth more than GBP375, they are stunningly accurate and hugely under rated rifles, and no, it is not for sale!
Based on a Mauser action, designed in the UK and built in the USA and chambered in .303 (The P17 was 30-06)

next would be my no4 again as issued then for fun my no5 and mauser k98A
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For your first rifle...... simples, get what floats your boat!
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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Reading in between the lines though, it seems that a "Tacti-cool" rimfire AR may be the prefered first........ yes? LOL
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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Having looked at a lot of them and shot a fair few I would only plumb for a Spikes Tactical. That said, it's going to be the best part of 1500 quid for a tricked up version. But then for half the cost, the next best one is the Smith & Wesson MP15/22....
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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But the above was because I didn't know the HK 416's were available yet!!!!!Sim G wrote:Having looked at a lot of them and shot a fair few I would only plumb for a Spikes Tactical. That said, it's going to be the best part of 1500 quid for a tricked up version. But then for half the cost, the next best one is the Smith & Wesson MP15/22....
http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/110112202513002
Get on the phone and give him a deposit tomorrow!!!!
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
- bnz41
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convict keeper
Reference C&G at the shoot show, last time I spoke to him he's going but only to look around, not selling.
Hope this is of help...
Reference C&G at the shoot show, last time I spoke to him he's going but only to look around, not selling.
Hope this is of help...
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bnz41 wrote:convict keeper
Reference C&G at the shoot show, last time I spoke to him he's going but only to look around, not selling.
Hope this is of help...
Bummer :(
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