Recent content by martinc64

Keep the .30-06

natman, you make a good point. I did ask for cartridge choice. However, since I specifically stated that I would be using a .30-06 I thought it was clear enough. And I have seen "cartridge" and "load" used interchangeably many times. Btw I have known what caliber means for a few decades now...

I just got a cz 550 american in .30-06. Mine behaves as the others described. When fully open and starting to push forward, it seems to bind. I have noticed that if I "lift" hard on the knob while pulling back and pull down a bit on the knob while pushing forward it seems not to bind as...

My initial post was simply asking for thoughts on which .30-06 cartridge I should use for Black Bear. Some of you shared your thoughts (I had my own thoughts prior to posting but was interested in discussing other points of view). Some of you, however seem to think I was asking if a .30-06...

Hi folks. I will be doing my first black bear hunt this spring. I will be using a .30-06. Any thoughts on cartridge choice from experienced bear hunters would be appreciated.

I need to fly from raleigh north carolina to Bangor maine and I need my rifle to get there also. Can I just walk into the airport with a gun case and check it in? What about ammo? There is one stop in philadelphia. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Well, Ruger has a Rifle called the Hawkeye African. So if an American company can name a rifle after a continent, it seems fair that a Czechoslavakian company can name their rifle after a country/continent (USA is not the only america after all). Anyway. Thanks for the feedback guys. I...

I have never used one and only handled one on a couple of occasions. I did like the look and feel and did some research before making the order. My impression is that these are quality rifles and the fit and finish is first rate. Does anyone have a different opinion or can I feel good...

Sorry, I am saving for a garand but I definitely want another mosin or two.

I think the subject line says it all. I have a rifle I want to sell but I am not sure what is required if I find a buyer.

Agreed. It is a solid rifle that performs the function for which it was designed. There were better rifles around but it was adequate. It was reliable. It was easily produced. It played a fairly significant role in the greatest conflict in the history of warfare. That is enough reason...

I used the M16 and the M21 (sniper version of the m14 platform) while in the Army. I now own an M1A. I have never used the AR platform in .308 so I can not comment on that. If it functions as well as the 5.56 version then I think you have 2 excellent weapons choices here. I would part...

Wrong. A .22 would not "work just fine" for deer or elk. You could kill a deer or elk with a .22 but it is a horrible choice. A larger calibre is a good choice for deer or elk or HD or SHTF or anything else. The only area where a .22 is superior to a .308 or similar calibre is small game...

Better in all applications? A .22lr is a better cartridge for deer hunting? A .22lr is a better cartridge for stopping a charge by an coastal brown bear? A .22lr is a better Elk cartridge? It is cheap, lightweight and easy to shoot but it is very limited in capability.

Best all around does not mean "best if the only game is squirrel and you need to eat". a .22 is a better cartridge for squirrel but a .308 will do the job. For any application other than small game and plinking a .22 is a poor choice. Sure you can kill a cape buffalo with a .22 through...