Recent content by Acolyte

Hmm, so it's the "D-5" vs. the "E" formula. Bummer that it's mil only.

This is the stuff that smells really good: I'll try to get the non-aerosol black can and see how it smells.

How come military Breakfree CLP smells different than the commercial stuff? I normally get the spray can at Wal-Mart and it has a sweet aroma. I recently got a liquid bottle from a bud in the National Guard, and it has a less sweet smell, it's darker, more oakey. I *LOVE* that scent --- a...

That's too bad they had to tarnish the name like that. This rifle seems very fine. The rear holes are ~13mm apart, the front holes are ~22mm apart, and the distance from the first rear hole to the first front hole is ~109mm. I don't want to use the Weaver bases since they are aluminum...

Hello, I've got a "Midland" rifle, made in England and it's a .30-06 caliber on a Mauser action . From what I've been able to find online this company may have been bought out by Parker Hale at some point? And Parker Hale actually has a rifle whose model name is Midland (but that's not what...

> Clearly, two guys approaching me and asking for money does not constitute "being in fear of life or great bodily harm". To me, that is not "Clearly" --- I think one could easily articulate fear for your life or harm in that situation: 2 against 1 so being outnumbered is already a threat, body...

Cool beans, I haven't taken hunter safety yet so I'm just getting all my ducks in a row to be ready for this fall.

Can you hunt with the Greek surplus?

Cool -- I'll give that coin trick a try next time! :o

Woo hoo!!! That did it! It was a little tricky getting my hand out of the way after a full rotation, while still keeping the wire caught on the bent ... ended up doing it one thread at a time just about. Thanks Vern! So, there is a different safety I can get to avoid having to do this in...

It's a Midland rifle, not military, and doesn't have the wing safety. I didn't actually take the firing pin assembly apart -- I just need to get that back inside the bolt body. I'm hitting a sticking point. Here's a pic of as far as I can screw it in --

Ok, what the heck am I missing here? I took apart my Mauser bolt, and now I'm trying to get it back together. I'm using these instructions -- http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/mauserboltdisassembly/index.asp and between steps 37 and 38 there is a HUGE THING missing! Namely...

I've actually got some PB Blaster in the garage, so I'll give that a shot -- thanks!

Hi all, Got a used rifle recently, and want to take the scope bases off, and one of the screws is stuck. Not sure how it was attached, and was wondering what's the best way to get the screw off? It's a flathead screw. I already goofed it up a bit by torquing on it to no effect -- it's not...

I've got a MKIV and the buzzer recently stopped working on me. :( I called PACT and they said to send it in, inc a check for $12.50 for return shipping and handling and there's usually about a 4 week turnaround. They said the buzzer not working was a relatively rare problem, and it hopefully...