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[abominableSnowman]

Hi These are my questions that i have been saving in the back of my head

1) Tips & pointers for Cosmoline cleaning [mosin nagant]
2) Tips & pointers for shooting an m1 Carbine
3) .30 Carbine ammo - brands to avoid?
4) Rifle stock care [wood]
5) Why is FMJ ammo banned at some ranges?
6) What to do when Screw part #17 keeps coming loose during use [mosin nagant] Mosin Nagant schematics
7) To clean my rifles I use only "Shooter's Choice #7" followed by a coat of gun Oil... Is this Good enough to maintain the bore's condition?
8) How much steel can a 7.62x54mmR FMJ bullet go through?
9) How much steal can a .30 carbine FMJ bullet go through?
10) How much wood can a 7.62x54mmR FMJ bullet go through? [Oak wood]
11) How much wood can a .30 carbine FMJ bullet go through? [Oak wood]
12) Tips and pointers for Cleaning m1 Carbine & Mosin nagant
13) If a rifle was fired directly into the bore of another rifle of the same type could the receiving rifle "catch" the bullet?
14) Why do some ranges limit your Rate of Fire?
15) Durring Recoil is a rifle's muzzle end supposed to rise and fall naturally or am I supposed to control Vertial Rise?
16) What are some exercises for overcoming "trigger flinch?"
17) Is a "2 MOA" Aimpoint optic only truly 2 MOA at its lowest brightness?
18) both eyes open or one eye closed?
19) With Iron sights do i focus my eyes on the target or the forward sight?
20) how do i work the Sight elevator on the Mosin Nagant?
21) Does anyone know of a place where i can shoot that isnt a range? [central Texas][Im bored with ranges]
22) Does the Mosin Nagant Bayonet make for a good self defence tool?
23) true or false: the two most important items in a bug-out-bag are water filtration and purification and fire tools.
24) Does a .22 lr/l/s rifle bore require cleaning or are the bullets coated with a cleaning agent?
25) In Harsh conditions is a Mosin Nagant or an M1 carbine more reliable? [snow, rain, mud, dust, sand, Heat]
26) Must a rifle Be cleaned Immediately after use or is a few house slide time acceptable?
27) If a badguy with a knife is approaching and you have your rifle aimed and ready and the bad guy contines to advance how close is too close? [I've heard 20 Feet]
28) if body armor is being worn and a Rifle Round is able to penetrate the armor all the way through will the Bullet's reduced speed after exiting the armor plate cause the bullet to do more damage?
29) a lead bullet deforms and emits a spray of shrapnel at a near 90 degree angle. Can this said spray wound a person wearing a flak vest? [upwards near the chin area]

thats all I can think of for now.

 

[Weedy]

Uhhhh...huh?

 

[Rembrandt]

abominableSnowman.....are you related to the Bumbles?

 

[abominableSnowman]

What is that supposed to mean?

 

[Rembrandt]

Because Bumbles bounce...(sorry, feeble attempt at a little humor)

 

[abominableSnowman]

Can somebody answer my questions plz?

 

[52grain]

The search feature is your friend.

 

[atlanticfire]

The search feature is your friend.

To much for one thread, pick a questions any question! Or at least rank them. . .

 

[abominableSnowman]

Searching doesnt always work and I was hoping that the experts on these forums could whip out their answers in an instant. Thank you

 

[abominableSnowman]

To much for one thread, pick a questions any question! Or at least rank them. . .

Am i allowed to create a separate Thread for each question?

 

[atlanticfire]

I think there is already more then enough threads that can be located by using the search function and doing some reading. If then you are still not satisfied I would started a thread to address them ONE AT A TIME.
A thread starting off like this is more than likely to be closed by a moderator.

 

[abominableSnowman]

OK! ty

 

[Kymasabe]

Question #22....come on, are you serious?
With a question like that, you really think anyone is gonna take the time to answer you?
Use the search feature to reduce your questions.
Use common sense to answer a few, we'll answer the rest.

Question #13...don't waste our time.

Question #20, if you can't use the sight on a Mosin, you have no business owning a firearm.

 

[KingMedicine]

My face hurts reading this thread...

 

[abominableSnowman]

Question #22....come on, are you serious?
With a question like that, you really think anyone is gonna take the time to answer you?
Use the search feature to reduce your questions.
Use common sense to answer a few, we'll answer the rest.

Question #13...don't waste our time.

Question #20, if you can't use the sight on a Mosin, you have no business owning a firearm.

i can use it but usually i dont know everything and so i am asking for yall's expert tips

 

[Mr_Pale_Horse]

1) 1,1,1 trichloroethane

 

[Maverick223]

The search feature is your friend.

Yep, for future reference people will hate you less if you keep the questions sub-10x...but I'll give it a go...

My face hurts reading this thread...

I heard that, make it stop.

1) Remove stock, use brake cleaner, wipe off crud
2) Point at what you want to destroy...Insert mag, pull back and release charging handle, flip safety, squeeze trigger
3) If shooting a USGI Carbine, I have yet to find any ammo that it refuses to digest, Olin/Winchester "white box" works well for me and is clean
4) Silicone (either spray and wipe or Rusty's Rags)
5) Ricochets and/or damage to backstop/target frames
6) Ummm, tighten it (what did you think i'd say...throw it away?), blue locktight is your friend
7) As long as you don't shoot it...barrels will inevitably wear out with use no matter what you do, but your regimen seems fine to me
8) Depends upon bullet construction...somewhere along the lines of 0.25-0.375in. mild plate
9) Not much, perhaps 0.125in. mild steel plate
10) I have no idea...perhaps you should get out and shoot it
11) I like my oak trees
12) Remove the bolt and clean from the breach for the MN, use a flexible (Otis) cleaning rod for rifles that you cannot use a standard cleaning rod for and clean from the breach; for both start with a brush, then you need to use good copper solvent and run patches until clean
13) I have one already loaded...wanna' give it a try? Fair warning I might miss.
14) To keep out idiots that fire irresponsibly
15) Depends upon what you are shooting, if it is a light recoiling rifle (especially in FA) then control the recoil for fast follow-up shots; for large caliber rifles ("Elephant guns"), you better let the muzzle rise to help control recoil (also widen your stance for balance and lean into the rifle)
16) Dry fire (using snap caps if necessary), and plenty of practice
17) Nope 2MOA is 2MOA
18) Personal preference...I generally use both eyes open for a wider field of view, but with high magnification optics I sometimes close one
19) Target
20) Squeeze the button on each side and slide it up or down as necessary
21) Desert nearby?
22) I prefer to shoot...but would you want to get stabbed with a two foot long pike?
23) false, I'd go for a fire striker and paracord, you can filter water alternatively
24) All rifles need cleaning...the coating is just wax to keep down leading
25) I would bank on the M1 Carbine, the MNs bolt sticks in normal conditions
26) Depends upon ammo. Corrosive and BP...yes. Others...no. Clean your MN asap (corrosive ammo), and wait on the M1 Carbine
27) Legally: "If an individual could reasonably conclude that they were in immediate danger of serious bodily harm, they may react with appropriate force sufficient to effectively subdue their opponent." (21 feet is the generally accepted limit, depends upon DA)
28) Generally no, but it depends upon the cartridge and projectile construction. Typically it will loose mass and velocity and therefore energy, but may also accelerate expansion
29) Very low mass, significant harm or lethality is questionable, never tried it

No more questions for you.

EDIT: I better get some good karma or something for this. :banghead:

 

[abominableSnowman]

Maverick223 you are so Awesome Man! ty ty

 

[atlanticfire]

Good job Maverick223.

 

[Maverick223]

Thx all, I try.

 

[WatongaJim]

I had a few minutes so I've given an opinion on a few of these questions. Answers in BOLD.

1) Tips & pointers for Cosmoline cleaning [mosin nagant] Cosmoline has a low melting point so you can remove a lot of it by heating the gun with a hair dryer and letting it drip out. Be prepared for the mess when it starts running.
4) Rifle stock care [wood] Regular Johnson paste wax. Works good with the metal also.
7) To clean my rifles I use only "Shooter's Choice #7" followed by a coat of gun Oil... Is this Good enough to maintain the bore's condition? Sounds okay unless corrosive surplus ammo is used
15) Durring Recoil is a rifle's muzzle end supposed to rise and fall naturally or am I supposed to control Vertial Rise? Recoil happens after the bullet is long gone but you do need maintain safe control of the firearm. Caution is advised when rapid firing a high power rifle as the barrel will quickly rise, becoming unsafe. I'm sure some tragic stories could be found online about this.
16) What are some exercises for overcoming "trigger flinch?" Practice shooting with 22's.
18) both eyes open or one eye closed? Many experts recommend trying to adapt to both eyes open but in the end I guess it's personal preference.
19) With Iron sights do i focus my eyes on the target or the forward sight? Always the front sight with the target out of focus.
22) Does the Mosin Nagant Bayonet make for a good self defence tool? If that's all you have handy. ;-)
24) Does a .22 lr/l/s rifle bore require cleaning or are the bullets coated with a cleaning agent? Still needs cleaning but most people probably clean these more than is required.

 

[Bill_Rights]

16) Randomly mix snap caps and live rounds in your magazine. The snap cap will reveal whether you flinch or not. (Of course, in a semi-auto, you will have to manually rack the action to clear the "dud".)