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Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:47 pm
by Burner
I think I need to go through the pile of spare parts and make one of these.
That very high rear sight may take some thinking and machine work, but it could be a new project for me.
I have a 1943 Maltby No 4 receiver with nothing to do right now. Perhaps a nice barrel in .303, that should stir up locals a bit.
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:54 pm
by rox
Burner wrote:I think I need to go through the pile of spare parts and make one of these.
That very high rear sight may take some thinking and machine work, but it could be a new project for me.
I have a 1943 Maltby No 4 receiver with nothing to do right now. Perhaps a nice barrel in .303, that should stir up locals a bit.
I'm sure we could find a rearsight for you over here, if it helps.
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Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:38 am
by Marko
All I can say is Wow! I need to learn more about the position and the rifles. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:27 am
by majordisorder
rox wrote:Burner wrote:Interesting! First comp rifle I have ever seen made on a GEW 88 style receiver.
I really need to try "back" shooting some time.
Here's another back gun of military origin:
Is there really a need to mix yoga and shooting?
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:40 pm
by Marko
majordisorder wrote:
Is there really a need to mix yoga and shooting?
Please correct me if I'm wrong. This position is known as "Supine" and also "Creedmoor"?
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:32 pm
by Strangely Brown
Marko wrote:majordisorder wrote:
Is there really a need to mix yoga and shooting?
Please correct me if I'm wrong. This position is known as "Supine" and also "Creedmoor"?
Supine is mainly used in the UK for the back position: our American cousins generally use the term Creedmore.
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:05 pm
by Strangely Brown
Just realised how old Targetmans thread is; better late than never!
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:08 pm
by Les
That's a very interesting looking rifle, but if I tried to shoot in that position, I'd never get up again!
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:10 am
by targetman
"That's a very interesting looking rifle, but if I tried to shoot in that position, I'd never get up again!"
Which is why I had to sell it....!!!!
An old back injury and a slipped disc has left my lower back vulnerable and adopting the 'supine' position quickly became too painful to bear....so, sadly, it had to go...but it was fun for while.....especially as I really enjoy the 'old school' type of shooting at Bisley.
Re: Another toy in cupboard....
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:01 am
by Meaty
More variations on the theme.