Mega Rad Gun Thread

[SuperConglomerateWhale]

I've never had an issue with mine but I don't treat it like worthless trash like everyone did when they were on rifle racks for $60 a pop. Mines actually all matching numbers and in excellent shape. I want to get a Finn eventually.

It's unfortunate that they have the reputation they currently have because that contributes to them being physically treated poorly. I bought a 1928 Tula ex-dragoon that was arsenal refurbished back in 2018 and it's all matching including the bayonet and covered in cosmoline. It shoots way better than my 91/30 PU which I could probably say was due to war time production simplifications. The Finns are absolutely gorgeous, I love the grain on their stocks.

Exactly, some maintenance will keep it running well pretty much indefinitely. Get rid of ALL the cosmoline, check your extractor to ensure it's not bent, and it will run just fine.

The Mosin I mentioned above, I left the cosmoline in the stock because I didn't want to take it apart and It weeps negligibly when I shoot. Everything else it clean and operates the way it's supposed to.

 

[Darkholme's Dungeon]

Does anyone know how 6.5 Sweedish Mauser shoots? I have a regular 8mm Mauser and 5.56 which I both have shot before (the Mauser less so)
Also, Tavor, AUG, or VHS? I kinda want to try the latter.

 

[WhatInTheActualFuck]

Does anyone know how 6.5 Sweedish Mauser shoots? I have a regular 8mm Mauser and 5.56 which I both have shot before (the Mauser less so)

Ammo selection may be a bit limited - I don't think that 6.5 Swede really caught on here in the states, which is why I can't say that I've shot it personally.

That said, ballistically it looks like 6.5 Creedmoor Vintage Edition when I compare similar cartridges from the same vendor - so much so that I think the only difference between these loads is the case (which would make this a fairly light 6.5 CM load):

6.5 CM 140gr soft point
6.5x55 140gr soft point

And these look pretty similar too:
6.5 CM 142gr match
6.5x55 142gr match

Fancier/hotter 6.5 CM loads are available from a lot more manufacturers that will outperform those, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at that.

 

[POWER IN MISERY]

all the talk about mosins reminds me to show mine some love. i havent shot it in years! matching serials and a hex receiver, but i'm a little worried about the barrel. the rifling's fine but i think i saw rust near the crown. that can be taken care of right?

 

[White Devil]

all the talk about mosins reminds me to show mine some love. i havent shot it in years! matching serials and a hex receiver, but i'm a little worried about the barrel. the rifling's fine but i think i saw rust near the crown. that can be taken care of right?

No, it's a lost cause. You should give it to me so I can properly dispose of it for you.

 

[(‿ˠ‿)]

Does anyone know how 6.5 Sweedish Mauser shoots? I have a regular 8mm Mauser and 5.56 which I both have shot before (the Mauser less so)
Also, Tavor, AUG, or VHS? I kinda want to try the latter.

I've owned an AUG clone (MSAR STG-556) and currently own a Tavor. I sold the STG because it worked fine, but was only kinda sorta an AUG, which meant that spare parts worried me after it was discontinued. Currently have an original Tavor and I like it, but I think I liked the AUG's overall physical ergos and balance a hair better, and it was definitely easier to disassemble.

That said, the Tavor came with a better trigger and after installing the Geissele upgrades it's actually phenomenal. It's got integrated BUIS and the one ergo advantage I liked vs the AUG was reloads- the OG Tavor has a drop-free mag release you can bump with the back of your strong hand, and even better the newer X95 has an AR-style release button right at your fingertips. After you swap mags you can then hit the giant bolt release with your weak hand, since it'll be right there anyway. Not quite as fast as an AR, but still bretty gud

Meanwhile the AUG has the mag release behind the mag, which means you can't really just drop a mag with one hand while grabbing a fresh one with the other. To pull off a relatively smooth reload you have to grab a fresh mag with your weak hand, hit the mag release while still holding the fresh mag, and then possibly pull the spent mag free from the magwell. After that the bolt release is a smaller tab located up on the receiver, and I always just felt like the reloads were a little more cumbersome. Maybe this bothers you, maybe not, but I get a weird satisfaction from being able to get a gun back in action quickly

I don't know much about the VHS, but every review I remember says that it has a long LOP and a weird bolt release. They seem positive about it aside from that, but I think my next bullpup will be an X95 or Tavor 7

 

[Darkholme's Dungeon]

I've owned an AUG clone (MSAR STG-556) and currently own a Tavor. I sold the STG because it worked fine, but was only kinda sorta an AUG, which meant that spare parts worried me after it was discontinued. Currently have an original Tavor and I like it, but I think I liked the AUG's overall physical ergos and balance a hair better, and it was definitely easier to disassemble.

That said, the Tavor came with a better trigger and after installing the Geissele upgrades it's actually phenomenal. It's got integrated BUIS and one big ergo advantage I liked vs the AUG was reloads- the OG Tavor has a drop-free mag release you can bump with the back of your strong hand, and even better the newer X95 has an AR-style release button right at your fingertips. After you swap mags you can then hit the giant bolt release with your weak hand, since it'll be right there anyway. Not quite as fast as an AR, but still bretty gud

The AUG has the mag release behind the mag, which means you can't really just drop a mag with one hand while grabbing a fresh one with the other. To pull off a relatively smooth reload you have to grab a mag with your weak hand, hit the mag release while still holding the fresh mag, and then possibly pull the spent mag free from the magwell. After that the bolt release is a smaller tab located up on the receiver, and I always just felt like the reloads were a little more cumbersome. Maybe this bothers you, maybe not, but I get a weird satisfaction from being able to run a gun quickly

I don't know much about the VHS, but every review I remember says that it has a long LOP and a weird bolt release. They seem positive about it aside from that, but I think my next bullpup will be an X95 or Tavor 7

I have an AUG and would die for an version without the shitty bolt hold open. Unfortunately that means either 5K+ Aug A1/A2, or totally legal conversion of full auto kit until ATF says it isn't. It does not allow for 30+1 loading. Styer 42 round mags and bipod though.....

 

[Badungus Kabungus]

It's unfortunate that they have the reputation they currently have because that contributes to them being physically treated poorly. I bought a 1928 Tula ex-dragoon that was arsenal refurbished back in 2018 and it's all matching including the bayonet and covered in cosmoline. It shoots way better than my 91/30 PU which I could probably say was due to war time production simplifications. The Finns are absolutely gorgeous, I love the grain on their stocks.

The Mosin I mentioned above, I left the cosmoline in the stock because I didn't want to take it apart and It weeps negligibly when I shoot. Everything else it clean and operates the way it's supposed to.

Oh yeah, should be fine. I meant from the action, especially the bolt. Cosmoline in the stock is not a big deal, if you don't mind the smell and the occasional touch of grease.

all the talk about mosins reminds me to show mine some love. i havent shot it in years! matching serials and a hex receiver, but i'm a little worried about the barrel. the rifling's fine but i think i saw rust near the crown. that can be taken care of right?

If it's minor surface rust, can try ballistol and a bronze brush or copper wool. I also used 0000 steel wool soaked in ballistol, but got to be gentle.

 

[Deckard Bane]

Does anyone know how 6.5 Sweedish Mauser shoots? I have a regular 8mm Mauser and 5.56 which I both have shot before (the Mauser less so)
Also, Tavor, AUG, or VHS? I kinda want to try the latter.

It's very comfortable, I could shoot 6.5x55 all day out of my m/38. Downside is you're not going to find many rifles to fire it. You're looking at either Swedish surplus (m/96, m/38, m/42) or hunting rifles that are pricey. There is a company in Europe that makes an AR10 in 6.5x55 but it's never going to get imported into the US, though if you are in Europe it might be an option.

If you do find a good condition Swedish Mauser they are worth it, though careful on the disc bore ratings. They aren't always accurate.

 

[Meat Target]

Some Former NRA executive turned Antigun faggot is sperging about the CMMG Dissent. Surprise he does not understand how ballistics work and mistakes Bushmaster for Ruger. Bonus, this faggot calls the Dissent muh Uzi.

I keep hearing about this faggot, but can never remember his name.

Edit: lol, most of the reply tweets are some form of "cool, where can I get one?" I love it when tyrants mald.

 

[wopirish]

I've never had an issue with mine but I don't treat it like worthless trash like everyone did when they were on rifle racks for $60 a pop. Mines actually all matching numbers and in excellent shape. I want to get a Finn eventually.

Ive got an Finnish M27 and Finnish M39 and both are excellent compared to my 91/30 and M44's. Though my 44 is a post war. So I've had really nice ones.

 

[SuperConglomerateWhale]

Does anyone know how 6.5 Sweedish Mauser shoots? I have a regular 8mm Mauser and 5.56 which I both have shot before (the Mauser less so)
Also, Tavor, AUG, or VHS? I kinda want to try the latter.

For a Mauser it shoots fine. It's a decent round in the old Swedes and I could imagine that the AG-42 if you can get your hands on one is slightly better in terms of recoil. Commercial ammo dried up a bit but I can find some floating around easily.

if you don't mind the smell and the occasional touch of grease.

Cosmoline is apart of the Mosin religion, comrade.

Ive got an Finnish M27 and Finnish M39 and both are excellent compared to my 91/30 and M44's. Though my 44 is a post war. So I've had really nice ones.

Post-war Mosins are still good rifles. Apart of my collection is an unfired Polish Wz.44 that was made in Radom dated 1952. It's a nice and heavy stock and has the original factory blue in excellent condition. You probably can't find anything like it anymore.

 

[Falcos_Commisar]

Does anyone know how 6.5 Sweedish Mauser shoots? I have a regular 8mm Mauser and 5.56 which I both have shot before (the Mauser less so)
Also, Tavor, AUG, or VHS? I kinda want to try the latter.

For a bullpup, AUG or X-95 Tavor. X-95 is cheapest and takes AR mags day 1. Plus it has built in iron sights from the factory..

AUG looks really cool, especially in green BUT it's normal form requires expensive proprietary magazines and the version of the stock that takes AR mags loses the bolt release feature. Oh and the optical sight is an extra $300.

VHS.... It's currently a meme gun that's $2k+. Neat but I'd hold off.

 

[Smoke Manmuscle]

Excess Lake City ammo produced for military contracts (specifically 5.56 m855/green tip) will no longer be on the civilian market. If the article is to be trusted the decision has already been made.

That article is unconfirmed as of now

Source is I made it the fuck up.

Seriously though if this was a thing all you would have to do is FOIA the contract. That will tell you what would happen.

 

[Meat Target]

Source is I made it the fuck up.

Seriously though if this was a thing all you would have to do is FOIA the contract. That will tell you what would happen.

The Reload says it could be happening.

https://thereload.com/winchester-nssf-claim-biden-admin-aiming-to-cut-off-sizable-chunk-of-civilian-ar-15-ammo-supply/

Oliva said the plan to reduce production at Lake City could also cost up to 500 jobs. He argued it could even harm military readiness.

“This policy to deny the sale of excess ammunition not only would freeze over 30 percent of the 5.56 mm/.223 caliber ammunition used by law-abiding gun owners, it risks the ammunition industry’s ability to surge production capacity for national defense if the costs to maintain the present workforce isn’t recouped through sales to the civilian market,” Oliva said.

 

[Mikoyan]

The Reload says it could be happening.

https://thereload.com/winchester-nssf-claim-biden-admin-aiming-to-cut-off-sizable-chunk-of-civilian-ar-15-ammo-supply/

Well if Winchester's saying it now...

Yes, they need to understand that not being able to use excess capacity for commercial sales is going to drive up the cost for DoD. And maybe not a little.

One 'nuclear option' if the opposition had balls would be to counter propose divesting LCAAP as a GOCO and going to medium-long term commercial contracts. Sig already has the M17 and M5 ammunition supply contracts, right?

 

[Meat Target]

Yes, they need to understand that not being able to use excess capacity for commercial sales is going to drive up the cost for DoD. And maybe not a little.

This isn't about costs. This is political.

 

[Mikoyan]

This isn't about costs. This is political.

Oh I know that, front to back.

But 'you're cutting the country's nose off to spite your face' is often a good counter.

 

[Lord Cat Tree Stump]

Any magazine recommendations for the AR-15 platform? I have ditched everything except for surefeed but they are discontinued.

 

[Rent Tin]

Any magazine recommendations for the AR-15 platform? I have ditched everything except for surefeed but they are discontinued.

I've never had an issue with GI or Pmags, were you having issues with specific mags?