Shooting

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by fordomatic

nothing better than sitting behind a 50cal and letting her rip.

Yeah sure..
Would be about as fun as a visit to the dentist for a root canal I reckon,or getting kicked in the chest by a brumby..

And before anyone arcs up,its perfectly legal..

[Quasi]

Originally Posted by Bent8

That's true, gun education is VERY important but imagine if Australian's were allowed to apply for concealed carry permits, the crime rate would be almost non-existent because everyone's packing heat, no robbery's, no mugging's, and best of all, you feel safe when you go out in the streets, if you look at the statistics in the US where gun control has been applied the crime rate actually went up instead of down!!

You're kidding right?

Let's ignore all the mass and serial shootings that take place on an almost regular basis then shall we. Really, if you're going to put forward a case in favour of widespread gun ownership you should stay well clear of using any country as an example where the basis of gun ownership is centred around a 231 year old constitutional amendment that was written and passed in a time of war....and where those that want the guns use this over the gutless politicians who refuse to make major changes.

Yes, I have firearms training....and no, I don't see a need for one. They were a tool to achieve an end result.....nothing more.

[nitroman]

Originally Posted by herbs

What do we reckon about Brno bolt action .22s? Had a look at a couple of 2nd handies yesterday and they felt very nice, in good condition too, just under $400. I could go cheaper and get a new Stirling .22, looked alright but I think the Brno would be the way to go. Thoughts?

I've got one and love it, but you could probably buy a CZ (new brno) for not much more money. I'm stoked with the quality of my new CZ.223. I wouldn't touch a stirling after shooting a BRNO.

[fordomatic]

Nugget have you used one? you would be quite surprised with the lack of recoil it produces, 40mm grenade launcher gives more. nice pic to.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by fordomatic

Nugget have you used one? you would be quite surprised with the lack of recoil it produces, 40mm grenade launcher gives more. nice pic to.

No I havent myself,but have seen one fired,and I cant say I would use the word lack of recoil,
The muzzle blast is enough to stop chickens laying in the next shire,remember that recoil tolerance is different for all of us,my limit is about a 30-06 with heavy loads in a lightweight sporter,years ago I used 338 for big deer and I got sick of that quickly..

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by herbs

What do we reckon about Brno bolt action22s? Had a look at a couple of 2nd handies yesterday and they felt very nice, in good condition too, just under $400. I could go cheaper and get a new Stirling .22, looked alright but I think the Brno would be the way to go. Thoughts?

Stirling are not in the same league as a CZ or Brno. Save yourself the grief and get the Brno first up.

[normxb]

Originally Posted by POD_66

[1] - 1917,303 enfield smle, hasn't everyone got one of these ?

POD_66
I couldn't believe it , when the Police came here for my "Cabinet Inspection" , the young Cop said " What's this , I haven't seen one of these before" ? . Now both Police were young , but I thought if they were in the Firearms Registry , they would have seen Heaps . Mines a 1908 model .

When I explained what it was , the Lady Cop said " Oh yea , I've seen them in movies but never a Real One "? . I think they must have been very new to the job , they were 4 months behind on Inspections .

I thought they'd be as rare as 2nd hand car tyres ...

Norm

[2fishingdogs]

Depends on where you are, In Qld the inspections are usually done by your local coppers not the firearms dept. Which could explain why they haven't seen one before. Also I don't have a 303 yet :

[XA-Coupe]

In Vic inspections are done by the police. They used to send the DFO if they could but if not, someone on the van got lumbered with it.
303s are cheap, plentiful and fun .. get on with it

[la2or]

Originally Posted by nugget378

Yeah sure..
Would be about as fun as a visit to the dentist for a root canal I reckon,or getting kicked in the chest by a brumby..

And before anyone arcs up,its perfectly legal..

I thought it was technically .4999999999 CAL to meet the regulations.

[la2or]

Originally Posted by Quasi

You're kidding right?

Let's ignore all the mass and serial shootings that take place on an almost regular basis then shall we.

1% of gun deaths are by serial murders. most the rest are 1 on1 kind of personal stuff. Also 1% of all deaths are probably by gun more people die from maccas.

No woman needs to protect herself from rape, assault or murder. The Police will protect women by investigating the crime after the fact. Remember, Police paperwork is all the protection anyone really needs.

[herbs]

Sweet, I'll go the Brno once the I'm through all the licencing crapola, which takes longer than usual since holiday season is upon us. As for the .303, you've gotta have one don't ya? It's the Australian way.

[Sourbastard]

Originally Posted by Quasi

You're kidding right?

Let's ignore all the mass and serial shootings that take place on an almost regular basis then shall we.

Calm down, you're scaring the women and children.

Originally Posted by la2or

1% of gun deaths are by serial murders. most the rest are 1 on1 kind of personal stuff. Also 1% of all deaths are probably by gun more people die from maccas.

No woman needs to protect herself from rape, assault or murder. The Police will protect women by investigating the crime after the fact. Remember, Police paperwork is all the protection anyone really needs.

1% of nothing seems to sum up your contribution.

Get it back on topic people. Guns, not law enforcement, morality, concealed feelings, heavy calibre hysteria or otherwise.

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by nugget378

,years ago I used 338 for big deer and I got sick of that quickly..

Now thats a gun! My 308 kicked enough.. mates 338 winny mag was a whole extra experience again!

[Quasi]

Originally Posted by la2or

1% of gun deaths are by serial murders. most the rest are 1 on1 kind of personal stuff. Also 1% of all deaths are probably by gun more people die from maccas.

I'm not going to start quoting figures to you, as I'm not anti-firearm. I simply felt that the comment I quoted required more thought, that's all.

I won't hijack an innocent thread on recreational shooting, and turn it into a political platform.

[HLC]

well i shot in my first IPSC comp last weekend at Bowral/Belanglo State Forest.

lol i won Junior Production Division haha good fun. cant wait til the next comp.

lot to learn though. its all well and good that i blitz everyone at the range i work at, but now im playing with the big boys.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by la2or

I thought it was technically .4999999999 CAL to meet the regulations.

What regulations are you on about?

I just miked it,and its a good 1/2" at least
Its only a dud you can buy at many camping shops,its an ex military fired shell with a projectile re-seated.

[HLC]

Originally Posted by nugget378

What regulations are you on about?

I just miked it,and its a good 1/2" at least
Its only a dud you can buy at many camping shops,its an ex military fired shell with a projectile re-seated.

the guy was making a joke lol.


yeah its a .50cal and yeah most people just whack a new proj. in there and yeah thats all it is.

[Green X]

Originally Posted by la2or

No woman needs to protect herself from rape, assault or murder. The Police will protect women by investigating the crime after the fact. Remember, Police paperwork is all the protection anyone really needs.

yes i can't think of anything safer that a bunch of drunk Chicks out clubbing all carrying .38's to protect them self, cause **** , emotions and hestira and the 3 fundamentals of for Gun safety, and let's see how it pans out when the bad guy has a .45 pointing right back at ya, I predict bad things happening.

You clearly need more exspirance with firearms by some of you comments , take it from someone who has had a Loaded rifle pointed at them point blank, Had a Bullet whiz past them and had a cousin Killed in a shooting accident ( and i shouldn't say accident, cause there are no accidents with guns) You make a mistake and you only make it once. Gun's are dangerous in a controlled situation, when being safe and clear headed, It only takes a split second remember you only *** up once with firearms.



What do you do if somebody hands you a rifle?

[WAXBFAR]

reply on lovely BSA rifle.
Sorry, but the Mauser of 1896 and the followup production of the Carl Gustaf Mausers are indeed a very good and accurate gun.
6.5-55 caliber

[xtremerus]

You are all arguing over illegal use of firearms. You cannot carry firearms in public
Target Shooting is one of the safest sports there is. There are far more deaths and major injuries in main stream sports like all football codes, swimming, horseriding, netball etc.

[WAXBFAR]

ever heard of Private propperty, like a farm??



How many death on Australian Publik roads so far this year?? by motorvehicles due to all sorts a stupid issues?

[Green X]

Originally Posted by WAXBFAR

reply on lovely BSA rifle.
Sorry, but the Mauser of 1896 and the followup production of the Carl Gustaf Mausers are indeed a very good and accurate gun.
6.5-55 caliber

Yeah my mate has one of these his was made by Huskvana i think, Nice rifle too and packs a punch.

[xtremerus]

I was referring to the posts condoning concealed carry

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by WAXBFAR

reply on lovely BSA rifle.
Sorry, but the Mauser of 1896 and the followup production of the Carl Gustaf Mausers are indeed a very good and accurate gun.
6.5-55 caliber

I'll second that. For a rifle more than 100 years old they are fantastic. I used one as a rabbit rifle from many moons ( yeah, overkill I know but it was accurate enough, a 29 inch barrel will do that ). I nearly cried when I finally wore in out and it wasn't cost effective to fix it. I found another one later but left it standard.

[WAXBFAR]

I think that any frank conversation re Firearms in the publik domain will not flourish.
The publik perception and hence view of firearms is very bad.
Owning up to having (legal) firearms is to dangerous.
even having ammo outside your firearms registry is prohibited and will cause Huge ramifications, I.E. confiscation of all firearms without compensation plus a hefty fine!
just my oppinion.

[Pup_87]

I'm a target shooter, i shoot long range targets ie: 300m to 900m. As far as i know there has never been a person killed or srsly maimed on a rifle range. I share this sport with both my grandfather and father.

Anyour out there who hasnt tried it its worth it.

[2fishingdogs]

Originally Posted by Green X

What do you do if somebody hands you a rifle?

You check to see that it is clear. Treat EVER firearm as it is loaded. NEVER take anyones word of it!

[Green X]

Originally Posted by 2fishingdogs

You check to see that it is clear. Treat EVER firearm as it is loaded. NEVER take anyones word of it!

Just wanted to see if anyone sied check the safty

so ****ing A+, mate

Even the Cop asked my why I answered that and not check to see the safety is on, when i did my License application a few years ago. I said mate cause the safety means sweet F all, it mechanical and it can fail, i want to see with my eyes that the chamber is empty before i do anything, and even if it is empty it is still handled as if it were loaded.

[la2or]

Originally Posted by Green X

What do you do if somebody hands you a rifle?

1. point in safe direction
2. check no bullets in chamber.

Take magazine out. look in chamber. some people say put your finger in to check not sure whether that is good or not. Work the action to make sure no more ammo pops out.

dont go straight to 2 in case you point it at him because u werent concentrating.

Even if the rifle goes off for whatever reason it will go into the open field or down range whatever safe direction you chose.