tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post6313064898529261921..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: Praxis: The "AK-47 Disease" in Afghanistan.Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-6890821117142668252010-06-02T16:39:21.300-05:002010-06-02T16:39:21.300-05:00I used to go to Woolco, with my grandfather in the...I used to go to Woolco, with my grandfather in the day buy two or three at a time and we shot them to death,we shot well into adulthood, I shot many a deer, and a few feral hogs,russian boar,these were taken from rests and we got good range, we shot cordite loaded ammo corrosive we had cases of the stuff,it ate the bore out we had long range shots at old railroad ties with very good acuracy, 100/200/300 yds I'll take my son and teach him like my grandfather did for me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-22338186275884872162010-05-31T12:08:13.200-05:002010-05-31T12:08:13.200-05:00A straight forward conversion to a common hunting ...A straight forward conversion to a common hunting round and the old Enfield could punch through that personal armor.<br /><br />Afghan Gunsmiths are among the best in the world.<br /><br />So I will not go into the details. The ones I know are big internet users. So I assume Taliban supporters are as well.Happy Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-10046602407420483772010-05-30T15:23:07.572-05:002010-05-30T15:23:07.572-05:00The spray and pray aspect was part of a host of fa...The spray and pray aspect was part of a host of factors why the folks over there don't tend to shoot well. I recall a recent article that went in to detail about it. Old corroded ammo, worn out rifles, uncorrected vison problem among the population, not to mention insufficient training start with.<br />On the other hand our former Soviet adversaries had mandatory rifle training for schoolboys. By age 16 or so every one of their future conscripts had been familiarized with an AK.<br />When they were giving away AK's like snickers on halloween, they apparently neglected to send some folks along with the guns to show the recipients how to use them properly. Good for us.<br />I forget who said this but I appreciated the sentiment. The AK will do what you ask, but you have to ask it in russian.Dave_Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-30831812181836470382010-05-30T14:07:48.452-05:002010-05-30T14:07:48.452-05:00Some of us in the unorganized militia already have...Some of us in the unorganized militia already have the M1 Garand and the M1A; also the '03 and 03-A3.<br /><br />Too bad about the boys in the sand pile; but they'll be back in the unorganized militia someday; break out their real rifle.<br /><br />Semper Fi<br />Mountain RiflemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-76503194702413067792010-05-30T07:34:26.814-05:002010-05-30T07:34:26.814-05:00This article coincides with another article I read...This article coincides with another article I read about US troops out gunned to 300M in Afghanistan.<br /><br />They are having more numerous F-Fights @300+.<br /><br />Maybe its time to bring back the tried and true Garand and M14.<br /><br />Different theater of operation different weapon. Spec-ops ++<br /><br />Not for everyone just the SDM maybe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-75139936396776327512010-05-30T04:23:46.408-05:002010-05-30T04:23:46.408-05:00Part2: Ammunition
Most of the good quality milsur...Part2: Ammunition<br /><br />Most of the good quality milsurp ammo was shot off years ago, so there are limited choices nowadays.<br />1)Commercial ammo. It's a buck a pop or better.<br />2)Greek HXP. This is the gold standard of milsurp .303, and it, too is expensive, because all us Enfield addicts know this, and will cheerfully bid the price into the stratosphere. Boxer primed and reloadable. Mostly 70's headstamps.<br />3) South African. This is as good as the HXP, but is Berdan primed.<br />4)Yugoslavian. The Yugos make surprisingly good ammo, but is not often found.<br />5) Reloading. This is probably what you're going to have to do. The two best choices for .303 brass are Remington and Prvi Partizan. Nosler and Lapua are also very good, but quite expensive. Avoid Winchester, Federal, and S&B, as they are thinner and will tend to separate after only a few reloadings.<br /><br />Bullets<br />Sierra 174 grain MatchKings are the gold standard here.<br />Speer 150 grain spirepoints have a ballistic coefficient of .411 and are also quite good.<br />Another good choice are the bullets pulled from 7.62x54R 7N1 Combloc ammo. They are mild steel core, weight 147 grains, and because steel is less dense than lead, weigh less yet are the same overall length as the 174 grain MkVII bullets, which means you don't have to adjust your seating die.<br /><br />We used M2 ball in the .30-'06, the MkVII is the standard for the Enfield. Here ie my MkVII equivalent load:<br />Remington case 2.200"<br />CCI#34 primer<br />42.0 grains of Reloader15<br />174 grain Sierra MatchKing.<br />Ignore the listed COAL: Make the bullets as long as you can but will still feed through the magazine.<br /><br />Since my No4 Mk1/3 has the shortened barrel, I am currently researching a separate load using Prvi Partizan brass, .311 7N1 147 grain FMJBT and Hodgdon BL-C(2) powder using CCI#200 primers to reduce the muzzle flash.thedweezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-80373578630624559642010-05-30T04:01:54.268-05:002010-05-30T04:01:54.268-05:00Sorry I'm a bit late to the party; I was readi...Sorry I'm a bit late to the party; I was reading some SHTF fiction over at arfcom.<br /><br />Here's my blogsite:<br /><br />http://seeemilyplay.therealgunguys.com/<br /><br />I *do* have a couple of Mausers (since I was able to snag a bunch of that excellent M75 sniper-grade 8mm Mauser at $.34/round; it seemed silly not to), but my weapon of choice is the No4 Rifle.<br /><br />First: the rifle itself. Many Enfields were rearsenaled after WW2. Now, the Brits, aside from being one of our best friends in the world, simply cannot speak English, and their term for 'rearsenal' is Factory Thorough Repair, or FTR. Also, because WW2 bankrupted them, they closed all the other Royal Ordnance Factories except Enfield itself (for weapons development) and Fazackerly.<br /><br />Therefore, the No4 Rifle you should consider will be electropenciled FTR ROF(F) on the non-bolt side of the receiver. The first few years after the war, they refurbished both No4 MkI and No4 MkI* rifles. As of May 1949, the Mk2 was introduced (they switched from Roman to Arabic Mark numbers in 1944). It differs from the earlier Marks by having the trigger attached to the buttsocket rather than the earlier attachment to the triggerguard. The postwar No4s come in three flavors: the upgraded No4 MkI became No4 Mk1/2, the Savage and Long Branch No4 MkI* became No4 Mk1/3, and the rifles built new are marked No4 Mk2.<br />Another way to determine that you're looking at a refurbished rifle is to look at the parts that get the most wear: the trigger, sear, cocking piece, and barrel. They will be stamped with an 'F' and a two digit date code. My Mk2 from May of 1950 has all its' parts stamped with 'F50'. My No4 Mk1/3 has an F52 stamped barrel and F54 stamped internals. Both of these rifles are essentially brand new. Many of these rifles were immediately surplussed and sporterized by Parker-Hale: the barrel will be shortened just aft of the foresight lugs, recrowned and a Parker-Hale stamped ramp foresight that accepts issue front sight blades was sweated on. It also includes a groove to accept a hood.<br /><br />(End of first comment. Part 2 will concern ammunition)thedweezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-10012016187456221352010-05-30T00:41:55.065-05:002010-05-30T00:41:55.065-05:00I have an ishapore enfield in 7.62 NATO I purchase...I have an ishapore enfield in 7.62 NATO I purchased from Jay Simkin (formerly of the JPFO) many years ago when they were $100.<br /><br />it's a decent rifle, but it could stand some polishing. I plan to turn it into a "trunk gun" by having a gunsmith chop the barrel down to about 18" or so. put that and a bandolier of ammo on stripper clips in the trunk and you're good to go. it's not an M1A but it'll do in a pinch.Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113393195056382332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-38759059007459949972010-05-29T22:39:59.705-05:002010-05-29T22:39:59.705-05:00For anyone interested:
http://www.turners.com/sho...For anyone interested:<br /><br />http://www.turners.com/shop/gunlisting.php<br /><br />Scan through the page.<br /><br />Cai NO 1 MKIII ENFIELD .303 BRIT Bolt $200.00 <br /><br />Enfield 303 NO 4 MK 1 .303 BRITISH Bolt $400.00 <br /><br />So. Calif.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-51093150685175496182010-05-29T21:53:47.742-05:002010-05-29T21:53:47.742-05:00The Mosin-Magant is an excellent rifle and the amm...The Mosin-Magant is an excellent rifle and the ammo is dirt cheap and plentiful, and it will reach out to 400 yards and better with good accuracy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-33480961746231644762010-05-29T21:46:35.789-05:002010-05-29T21:46:35.789-05:00Actual marksmanship has gone out of style. Check ...Actual marksmanship has gone out of style. Check out this video from years ago and compare it to today. <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/Rifle_Marksmanship_with_M1_Rifle_Part_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.archive.org/details/Rifle_Marksmanship_with_M1_Rifle_Part_1</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-483263926984719232010-05-29T15:50:56.997-05:002010-05-29T15:50:56.997-05:00Bumped.http://freedomguide.blogspot.com/2010/05/si...Bumped.http://freedomguide.blogspot.com/2010/05/sipseystreetirregulars-ak-47-disease-in.html <br /><br />Americans will have similar problems during the upcoming SAR-though it will be a matter of delusion and false pride as much as watching too many Hollywood gunfights...<br /><br />If you find a .308 Ishapore that would work. It's also possible to either get a .308 barrel and .308 extractor or rechamber for 7.62x54 Russian-though your rear sight calibrations will be off significantly.<br /><br />Off topic but vital: I hope Mr. Vanderboegh has a contingency plan in case a hurricane comes through the now oily Gulf of Mexico. Need to read:<br />http://freedomguide.wordpress.com/2010/05/29/the-gulf-oil-volcano-worsens-its-going-global/J. Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804199859716308843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-51101529175317182052010-05-29T15:44:55.979-05:002010-05-29T15:44:55.979-05:00Civilian firearms instructors are frustrated at th...Civilian firearms instructors are frustrated at their inability to American police to shoot accurately. The American police, despite the constant example of superior marksmanship on the part of civilian shooters, persist in pointing their weapons, instead of aiming them.<br /><br />Anyone who has shot with police shooters comes away with two clear and obvious impressions: One, these are the biggest charley foxtrots on the range, and two - when a cop clears leather - stay behind them.<br /><br />American police make the Afghans look like Jerry Miculek.<br /><br />There is nothing to fear from a cop's firearm - unless you are an innocent bystander.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-58575155547673115342010-05-29T13:29:25.570-05:002010-05-29T13:29:25.570-05:00To any one who has never been in the military and ...To any one who has never been in the military and MOST that have I would very highly recommend attending a riflemans course at the Appleseed Project sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association.If you can make Rifleman at Appleseed you would qualify as Expert in any of services.They are very good at what they do and YOU WILL IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS.<br /> In the days to come we will find that ammo will be hard to find so a attitude of one shot one kill and the skill to do that will come in very handy.<br /> Oh and case your wondering a Appleseed Rifleman has to score 210 pts. with the best score possible of 250 pts.<br /><br /> Dennis <br /> III<br /> TexasDennis308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-79245690468851520122010-05-29T13:06:57.636-05:002010-05-29T13:06:57.636-05:00I wonder if an Afghan Appleseed is needed?
Ah the...I wonder if an Afghan Appleseed is needed?<br /><br />Ah the good old days:<br />A scrimmage in a Border Station--<br />A canter down some dark defile--<br />Two thousand pounds of education<br />Drops to a ten-rupee jezail--<br /><br />Kipling Arithmetic on the Frontier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-44127483555955045692010-05-29T13:02:59.917-05:002010-05-29T13:02:59.917-05:00I'll count myself a lucky bastid, to have gott...I'll count myself a lucky bastid, to have gotten a Swedish Mauser nearly twenty years ago, for the price that Mosin-Nagants are going for now!Mattexianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364636677279037964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-10908309125349336492010-05-29T12:17:25.187-05:002010-05-29T12:17:25.187-05:00Does anyone have any info on U.S. signing semi-aut...Does anyone have any info on U.S. signing semi-auto weapons ban with U.N. ?cj428https://www.blogger.com/profile/12742662760565947350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-23274063245300202382010-05-29T11:42:24.254-05:002010-05-29T11:42:24.254-05:00I have a 1953 manufacture No 4 Mk II* purchased in...I have a 1953 manufacture No 4 Mk II* purchased in California in the 90s. Was nearly brand new, never issued only proof fired, wrapped in cosmoline. I still have some ammo for it, some Greek surplus and a box of JSPs.Unknownsailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384464603647986681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-53436298633106112582010-05-29T11:08:53.815-05:002010-05-29T11:08:53.815-05:00Alright, Mike, I'm sold on it. I want one.Alright, Mike, I'm sold on it. I want one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-86573526500436220792010-05-29T11:00:05.989-05:002010-05-29T11:00:05.989-05:00The L.E. is not the tack driver that an '03 Sp...The L.E. is not the tack driver that an '03 Sprgfld is, but, still does a wonderful job and holds 10 rds to boot. I own 5 of these great guns, No.1's and No.4's, from new to junk (Pakistani rebuild) and would never feel undergunned if this was all I had.<br /> Ammo quality varies too, the Paki POF barely going off when you pull the trigger. Old cordite RG 51 does the same, kind of a hangfire like shooting a slow flintlock. I'm sure the Afghans have very poor ammo and maintenance, leading people to think these are junk.<br /> However, a good clean well oiled L.E. with new ammo will give any enemy something to worry about. They served the Brits well through several wars.<br />Look how our own marksmanship changed when we switched weapons, every generation complained how it got worse with the newer M-1 vs. the '03. Then the old salts bitched about the M-14 not being as good as the M-1, and then I bitched about the M-14 vs. the M-16. When you have a smaller magazine and less ammo, you have a tendency to pick your shots a little more carefully, leading to better marksmanship. (If you were taught how to shoot in the first place) At this point in time, we Americans should be extremely grateful these Afghans like the spray and pray method.<br />And we are also comparing apples to oranges here, the AK was designed as a close-in weapon, whereas the L.E. was deadly past 600 yds.<br />Semper Fi, 0321Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-62550518686638180442010-05-29T10:28:03.126-05:002010-05-29T10:28:03.126-05:00Why do our "best and brightest" insist o...Why do our "best and brightest" insist on training the next generation people we'll have to fight/end up fighting?<br /><br />IIRC, we created and trained the Taliban?<br /><br />Don't get me started on Slick Willy selling submarine technology to the Chicoms....jjetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-28961000174080635032010-05-29T10:21:44.824-05:002010-05-29T10:21:44.824-05:00The newer AK pattern rifles with higher precision ...The newer AK pattern rifles with higher precision chrome bores can offer sub 4MOA performance in the hands of a trained marksman in Semi-auto fire. The 22cal AKs can yield even better accuracy but suffer the same issues all 22cal does, lack of penetration of cover compared to 30cal. Yes this give you about 300m of effective range but that isn't bad at all considering the thing malfs once in a blue moon.<br /><br />FA has been more of a curse than blessing for AKs and Stoner rifles since day one. Give be a good 308 in semi any day.Rhodesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-74258050825209728732010-05-29T09:46:26.375-05:002010-05-29T09:46:26.375-05:00I wish I had bought one years ago when they were c...I wish I had bought one years ago when they were cheap and ammo plentiful. I have seen the "jungle carbines" rebarelled to 30 06 at the shows.... but to spendy for me.<br /><br />303 seems to be harder to get than 30 carbine these days, unless you want to buy commercial which is too high alsoDakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261415021692766579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-38587756658574620492010-05-29T09:42:29.715-05:002010-05-29T09:42:29.715-05:00As Jeff Cooper said, "May your enemies always...As Jeff Cooper said, "May your enemies always be set on full auto."Tom Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01439152487935038636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-62064713289440378542010-05-29T08:56:31.327-05:002010-05-29T08:56:31.327-05:00Wow, I never would have guessed!Wow, I never would have guessed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com