http://www.garrettcartridges.com/penetration.html
This is an interesting article where the penetration of the 45-70 is compared to the .458 magnums. The author finds the 45-70 out penetrates them due to the lower speed causing less explosive deceleration.
The Lee-Enfield is a modified Mauser actions. It had advantages but it is still a less reliable design than the original 1898 action. If it was so obviously superior to the other battle rifles of the area the other countries would have modified their own weapons as has been done throughout...
I own a Blackjack 14 and it is my primary fixed blade, however I have never handled a Randall. As far as I can tell the Differences between the #14's are:
The Blackjack has A2 steel with a great heat treat. Widely regarded as superior to Randalls stainless and O1 as far as toughness and edge...
I was at AJI sales in apache junction, they have an awesome selection of military surplus rifles. I was holding a vz24 (which I own myself) and was explaining to my friend why mausers very reliable (CRF, ect.) one of the customers there muttered "Kids like that shouldn't be using rifles" :banghead:
Yes, because benchrest shooters will pay for accuracy before they pay for reliability. The myth of CRF rifles being less accurate started because most CRF rifle's are intended as rugged hunting rifles, therefor are less accurate than custom bench rest rifles which are generally push-feed.
It sounds like its only developing a Minor Patina, which is common and harmless. It is only the reddish rust that harms blades and causes pitting. In fact a patina can even protect the blade from developing the bad kind of rust. But if you don't like these imperfections fine sand paper or steel...
It's often said that a full grown man can pound a Mora into a tree and stand on it. I have never tried this, but I have batoned with mine more than one, and it's stood up easily. However, the sheaths are terrible, mine has unclipped from my belt several times and the knife as unintentionally...
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