Recent content by salty

I think you need more lube and a grease product. The V 93's are a bit "tight" when new and they need to be kept clean and well lubed until they losen up a bit. I recommend you use a synthetic grease on the bolt, carrier, hammer, firing pin/spring ( I apply with a qtip, pipe cleaner or my finger)...

Never had a problem with mine in 3 years - what ammo are you using ? I took it easy at first and broke it in slowly with frequent cleanings and relubing. It needs to be greased and lubed as per G3 / HK91 / HK93 procedures. I also cycled the action over 1000 times while watching tv to smooth it...

Lessor quality than whose barrels ? Stag manufactures high quality products so why would you think their barrels are not of equal or better quality than any top tier company.

Good ammo - cleaner than Wolf - the 7.62x39 match is very good in my rifles.

If there is any question of Stallonies antigun position he made the NRA list of shame - http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=15 and has been outed here - http://thecitizensjournalblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/sylvester-stallone-anti-gun-activist.html. What irks me is as stated above...

If your turret press is not the Lee big classic model - the RCBS primer pocket swage tool from Midway at about $30 will work. The re-design of the RCBS tool works great for me in spite of some reviews you might read. Simple to use - 10 seconds per case for small 5.56's - 15 seconds for 308's...

The .243 is an good choice for mid size and less game - excellent for varmit hunting. You have a wide choice of bullets from 58 gr. varmit to 120 big game. Remington's .244 is similar ( ballistically superior) however it was not popular because nimrods of the day did not know what they were...

A pistol would be a better than nothing but if a bear encounter was likely I would not want to bewt my life on one. If you are going to carry a long arm in bear country when fishing why not carry a 12 ga. shotgun. If you end up having to shoot the bear it is going to be close range. A shotgun...

SS 109 - aka green tip penetrator's. AR platform is not my first choice for apartment or typical burb's break-in home defense situation. Statistically most breakins will be at night - a 12 ga. pump in bedroom would be my choice for a night-time defense firearm. The first round a 7 1/2 followed...

The new Speer manual #14 is a good overview. The latest Lee is good but a bit dry reading. Also you should pick up an old spiral bound Speer Lyman or similar manual from the 50-60's for your collection. The pictures and information is worth a review.

Great info - you have certainly done alot of research. Thank you.

I would not recommend you get him a Mosin unless he enjoys shooting a 12 ga. shotgun. The recoil is substantial for a first rifle. Go with a 10 /22 or if he is set on a centerfire I would see if you can get him in the looks of a NEF handi rifle in a modest caliber or a Marlin 30 /30 336. They...

TBL - How about a followup - are you satisfied with how Magpul treated you or are you still having problems. My mags have all been running fine.

You need a new Wolff spring from: http://www.gunsprings.com/1ndex.html - inexpensive part - the older minis need help with the milspec primers such as Wolf ammo. My 14 and 30 both have new springs - my Mini 30 would ftf about 5 times per 20 before I changed. Cost me $25 to have gunsmith change...

The 30:06 is the most popular cartridge in the world and has been for basically a hundred years it just isn't sexy as some of the new cartridges are. If you are looking for a box or two of ammo a year hunting rifle then go with any rifle 25 caliber and above you like. A M1 Garrand is going to...