Moparmike
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I am typing this thing again because this god-forsaken thing timed out . (fights urge to throw computer accross room....) Now that I have forgotten the stupid questions...
I am new to using firearms, but not to firearms in general in the academic sense. I am considering an 8mm Mauser for my first purchase, and its being sold for around $130 at the local Armory. If I buy it online, its approx the same when state tax, shipping, and the $25 processing FFL fees apply. I have a few questions about it:
How hard is it to mount a scope with a straight bolt?
Is there any non-anemic new ammo?
What to clean it with after the corrossive ammo? Any suggestions on particular cleaning supplies after I buy it? (Hoppes #9 gets tossed around abunch, but I have no idea what it is)
What is up with the weird-a$$ safety? It has 3 settings: left horizontal, vertical, and right horizontal.
I tried to hold the hammer and press the trigger to release it, but it was a very strong action (VERY strong). How do I do that?
I would be using this for my "bump in the night" gun. I know a shotgun would be better, but I cant afford that much. I cant buy a pistol untill a year from Thursday, so that is out also. How much over penetration of the house could I expect using FMJ's? I hope it wont be measured in miles like I am thinking.
Well, that is all the questions I remember at this time, I will edit it or make new posts when I remember more. Stupid server timeouts .
I am new to using firearms, but not to firearms in general in the academic sense. I am considering an 8mm Mauser for my first purchase, and its being sold for around $130 at the local Armory. If I buy it online, its approx the same when state tax, shipping, and the $25 processing FFL fees apply. I have a few questions about it:
How hard is it to mount a scope with a straight bolt?
Is there any non-anemic new ammo?
What to clean it with after the corrossive ammo? Any suggestions on particular cleaning supplies after I buy it? (Hoppes #9 gets tossed around abunch, but I have no idea what it is)
What is up with the weird-a$$ safety? It has 3 settings: left horizontal, vertical, and right horizontal.
I tried to hold the hammer and press the trigger to release it, but it was a very strong action (VERY strong). How do I do that?
I would be using this for my "bump in the night" gun. I know a shotgun would be better, but I cant afford that much. I cant buy a pistol untill a year from Thursday, so that is out also. How much over penetration of the house could I expect using FMJ's? I hope it wont be measured in miles like I am thinking.
Well, that is all the questions I remember at this time, I will edit it or make new posts when I remember more. Stupid server timeouts .
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