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Control has solid rings, or you can have a solid ring paired with a split ring. I have a set and like them; they really make the action look slick. http://conetrol.com/ Actually, the solid rings are cheaper than their split rings. Not Buehler, but solid.

Did you look at the LK M808 model on that Zastava site? Damn, what a brute looking machine! If that isn't the most rigid Mauser-based system, I don't know what would be. The LK M98 looks like a post WWII Mauser with the shroud-mounted wing safety. The LK M70 is more along the lines of the Mark X. Perhaps the Mitchell model is more of a LK M98.

I read the article with interest. When they say Serbian, I wonder if there's a connection to the Mark X by Zastava? They were Yugoslavian. If they are the same action, then I'm guessing that they aren't Intermediates but rather full length. I own 4 Zastavas and don't have any complaints (they work, are accurate, and were cheap enough at the time). Did you check out the specs on the 8MM ammo tested in the article? That Yugo surplus was HOT! 2589 fps with 198 grainers. That truly humbles the Federal 170 grain load at 2246 fps.

I'll play Devil's Advocate on this one... Is this any different then when a Blackhawk Soldier was dragged through the streets of Somalia? How did we feel as a country when our enemy was dragging OUR dead on a cord from the back of a truck? We're trying to mobilize a suspicious and timid eastern population behind us, and we're desecrating their dead. Our job at this point is 70% public relations, 30% trigger work. We're at a point where one "aw sh1t" will wipe out ten "atta-boys". We must show both the enemy and the population we're fighting for that we ARE better and demand a higher standard. We still haven't fully recovered from a dog leash around an Iraqi's neck. Now we have this mess. Where is Leadership hiding?

Yes, as a Navy man, I am truly offended.

I stand corrected on the LH threads then. For some reason I was thinking something was left-turning on the rifle.

Both actions use left hand threads. Many 'smiths shy away from them. The actions use different threads. 14 TPI for the 38, 16.93 TPI for the 99. You can get away with 17 TPI for the 99. Someone on here can probably help you.

I'm with karlunity, although with slightly different reasons. Our troops are provided with the best protective gear available: gas masks protect service personnel during chemical and biological attacks, oxygen breathing apparatuses (OBAs) protect Sailors while fighting fires aboard ships, and helmets/body armor protect all during hostile and defensive action. Beards limit the effectiveness of both gas masks and OBAs. Turbans and head coverings interfere with the full donning of helmets. Wearing special undergarments or religious trinkets against the body could impede the operation of body armor, increase heat stress, or increase the the damage to the individual when the body armor actually absorbs a strike. Exposed long hair or beards can catch fire and cause even more severe burns. Wearing these items is not an "option". Wearing protective gear allows a service member to continue the mission and improve the effective reach of our country. Having someone say "Well, if it's my time, it's my time. I just won't wear the gear, or I can partially wear it" doesn't cut it and could impede the ability of our combat teams to perform their missions. The military certainly makes allowances: yarmulkes are allowed if they fit under headgear and aren't visible, beards are allowed due to medical conditions if trimmed short (and subject to revocation at the command level). This is covered very effectively in DOD Directive 1300.17: www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/130017p.pdf Paragraphs 7, 8, and 10 are interesting. Much of this issue is determined by the local leadership in its ability to carry out its mission. Paragraph 11 sets it outright: "11. Nothing in this guidance or in the Military Department documents authorized by section 4 of this enclosure (except when expressly provided therein) shall be interpreted as requiring a specific form of accommodation in individual circumstances." How does this apply to JROTC? I'm really not sure. I'd like to see the standards uniform for ALL individuals wearing our country's service uniforms. Not having it standard isn't fair to those required to actually adhere to existing standards.

Keep the "f" away from the old one. You're a glutton for punishment and can't keep away. She wants to be your "friend", dumps you for another guy, comes back, goes away, comes back. You make up her mind for her; "friends" it is, and infrequent ones at that. You're a mean, lean, fightin' machine! Sounds like you have a Lady who can treat you right. Have some and enjoy life for a change. Oh, and wear a condom. Happy Holidays.

He was probably a Sikh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikh He probably had a small dagger (kirpan) tucked away in his waistband.

Just keep at it... Something is bound to happen.

You can always call them up and complain. I'd be pissed and would have called immediately after opening the box. "Pre-drilled" and "un-functionally pre-drilled" are very different things. I think you were flat out lied to. If they're willing to take it back with you paying the shipping one way, I think that's an outstanding deal.

http://www.rifle-stocks.com/target_style%27s.htm Richards has a number of benchrest and tactical stock designs, and they will inlet for the MN. I'm seeing $159 for black or brown laminate.

My Dad spent some time in Brownsville/Harlingen Texas with the other snow birds. Low cost of living, warm weather, and no state income tax. And hey, it was Texas too! I'm sure your golf buddies will need an extra cart just for carrying arms. I enjoyed my visits down there. Although I didn't get to play, it's not far from the sea (Corpus) and you could probably get a charter readily. My only gripe was the rather aggressive drivers between San Antonio and Austin on the way back home. That was a couple years ago though.

I'm reading what you're saying as: the bolt face is recessed, and because of this this - even with the barrel fully butted against the face of the bolt - you can't get adequate headspace. You're talking about grinding down the bolt face to close that gap. You'll probably need to mill part of the rear of the barrel face to allow the extractor to rotate without touching.

What are you headspacing on? The rim or the case mouth?

If you're gaining weight, you're eating too much. If you're losing weight, you're not eating enough. Reality sucks, and that bathroom scale is a heartless 8itch. You said "watching what I eat". Are you counting calories? If you haven't, it can be a real eye-opener. Have you actually tracked how much you eat on a daily basis for a week? I'm talking EVERY calorie: the sugar added to coffee, the mayo on that sandwich, the swig of scotch before bed, and the cookies to soothe those hunger pangs. Yes, and those beers with the buddies count too. When I say "you", I mean "we"; I'm just as guilty as the next guy for my dietary indiscretions. I try and target 2000 calories; I can easily double that if I get complacent. I've found that for controlling my weight, the bathroom scale, honesty with myself, and reading labels are the best tools I have available. I also realize that I will never be 135 pounds, and I need to target a workout schedule and diet that fits my lifestyle, something that I can realistically manage on a daily basis. Committing to a healthy lifestyle is a tough challenge. Distractions and complacency can derail a plan quickly. Be vigilant and focused.

Just to try and answer the original topic... This article on Wikipedia seems informative: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7x57mm_Mauser According to the article, Spain adopted the 7X57mm in 1893 with a 173 grain round-nose. In 1913, Spain then switched to a 139 grain spitzer bullet. My guess is that barrels manufactured early enough were designed for the long, round 173 grain bullet. I'm guessing that touching the lands with a 139 grain bullet would be difficult while still allowing function with the stock magazine. Dunno, just a guess. If those bullets do have a significant jump to the lands, shorter bullets will be hit or miss. The heavier bullets offer two things: more surface engagement area, and a shorter jump to the rifling. Heavy spitzers might also work as well. If your rifle shoots accurately with the long, round bullets, I'd just focus on that. You can easily burn through the cost of a replacement surplus barrel with too much experimentation. Those bullets, powder, and primers add up.

Or you can buy a 32 ACP conversion cylider: https://www.buymilsurp.com/cylinder-32-acp-replacement-m1895-nagant-revolver-p-476.html

Doesn't look that complex: http://makarov.com/nagant/m1895.htm http://gungab.net/archives/318

Where was the fracture at? Can you post a pic?

If he wasn't up front on his costs, shame on him. Or maybe everyone just got a bill starting at $35, and he spent a good amount of time explaining his costs to angry customers after the fact. That's bad business. I'm with you, and I'm willing to spend some time and research to fix things before I hit that $35 threshold. Many folks have neither the time nor the experience. I also know gents who should never touch a screwdriver for fear of injuring themselves or others. You wouldn't believe the number of sportsman I've talked to who pay a gunsmith top dollar annually before hunting or trap season to CLEAN and LUBRICATE their shotguns and rifles. As you said, "free country".

"I was in the store when he charged a fella 35 bucks to remove a case that was stuck in a chamber, casehead separation on a bolt action with the right tool, it took all of 30 seconds." Most gunsmiths I've done business with have a "bench" fee; if you want to do business with them, you get to pay a minimum fee for that privilege. Last time I checked, my gunsmith had a $35 bench fee. He had it posted right on the wall right behind the check-in counter. While giving a customer a break is a good thing, too much "goodwill" can kill a business as quickly as it helps it. "He said the cost of tools, parts, machines and insurance required him to charge at a rate that only custom work would cover and that there was not enough of that to pay the bills." Absolutely. A gunsmith has to keep a roof over his head like everyone else. I'll gladly pay a $35 base charge to keep the guy down the road in business, as I'll be paying much more in shipping and handling mailing my firearms across the country. The "thief" gunsmith made an error: he should have told the customer "come back in an hour, it's going to take a bit to set things up". He should have then immediately removed the stuck case in the back room away from the other customers. He needs to do a better job at maintaining the mystique of being a gunsmith.

Wow. Is that breaking script, or are they directed to do that? Either way, a stark reminder about the solemness and dignity of the Honor Guard.

All this talk sounds like a scene from "Last Tango in Paris". Heh. I've had the thing done a couple times, and as long as there isn't a hand on each shoulder, I'll survive. Oh, and the doc shouldn't linger either.