Mannlicher-
Thanks for the info. on Frugal Squirrel / John's Gun Shop. I called and ordered a case. I talked to Martin and a lady whose name escapes me. They are some of the nicest people I have talked to from a gun store. :)
I believe HP is the headstamp code for Hirtenberger. Hirtenberger is generally considered to be good stuff. Is any more available?
Here is a list of some headstamps:
http://m-14forum.com/upload/showthread.php?t=23464
The gunshow I went to yesterday in Michigan had two different vendors selling the SA battlepacks for $40 a piece! :( They know that AIM is out so they can raise the price.
Also check out LRB Arms: http://lrbarms.com/
They make the only genuine american-made forged receivers. They will build you up a rifle that has all USGI parts (except for the barrel, which is commercial). They are more $$ but great. I have one of their "Tanker" models. This is a great...
I just got a walnut-stocked K31 from Classic Arms too. I just shot it today and loved every minute of it! This is my first bolt action rifle too. Mine came with the troop ID tag and I am going to write to the original owner. He is 83 but I think I found him in the Swiss directory.
If you want an M1A / M14 with a forged receiver check out www.lrbarms.com
I have their "Tanker" build with a 18.5 criterion barrel and it is great. They are $$ but top notch.
Yes I had similar problems with the brass CCI in my Wilson CQB (5" 1911). Everything else works fine. I avoid it like the proverbial plague now. Others on one of the 1911 forums have had trouble also.
I think the VEPR is the best AK period. You should be pleased. Mine is 7.62x39. I hear AK ammo is scarce these days... makes me glad I stocked up awhile ago.
Have you tried http://ammunitionstore.com ?
Klover beat me too it. I have a VEPR AK and it is my new favorite rifle as well as my choice for a "Go-to" rifle in a survival situation. I put an Ultimak mount and an Aimpoint on it to alleviate the only thing I don't like about AK's.- the sights. It is so accurate even the serious...
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