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Did Santa leave a MilSurp in your stocking?
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one-eyed Jack
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One of my NH families gave me a "tablet". Being the least computer savvy guy on the east coast, this is going to be interesting. They did "set it up" for me. Jack.
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How come whenever anyone says "tablet" My mind goes straight to an image of 2 Alka Seltzers in a glass fizzing away?
40 caliber
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only thing in my stocking was some rare bourbon, but no complaints!!
Blanton's is hard to come by these days but Van Winkel reserve?? Mom pulled a rabbit out of the hat with that one!! and he instapot isn't mine either!!!
Blanton's is hard to come by these days but Van Winkel reserve?? Mom pulled a rabbit out of the hat with that one!! and he instapot isn't mine either!!!
Santa didn't, so I took matters into my own hands...I got a book, a pair of socks and a coffee mug for Christmas, so I decided to pick myself up something yesterday with my C&R and be my own St. Nicholas.
It's always a nice day when you log something in your bound book...ammo on its way from Targetsports. Got some reloading dies with a gift card from Amazon I got a while ago, and some projectiles on sale from a favorite vendor, so I should be able to reload the brass.
Picking up something else, too, but not a C&R - 22lr Walther PPK/S for the suppressor I bought a year and a half ago and never used (although in fairness it was in NFA jail until July).
It's always a nice day when you log something in your bound book...ammo on its way from Targetsports. Got some reloading dies with a gift card from Amazon I got a while ago, and some projectiles on sale from a favorite vendor, so I should be able to reload the brass.
Picking up something else, too, but not a C&R - 22lr Walther PPK/S for the suppressor I bought a year and a half ago and never used (although in fairness it was in NFA jail until July).
40 caliber
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I din't git nuffin!
But I did give this to my favorite son. He always wanted one and I finally tracked one down.
OK, OK. One Swedish-made enlarger...err, Mauser.ok,, well this is a milsurp forum!!! what did a get!!! you left that part out!!!
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M96/38 in 6.5x55. As many of you undoubtedly know, there was the M96 (long rifle), and the M38 short rifle. Many M96 were converted to M38s like this one. Commonly referred to as the M96/38 but in Swedish service all were called M38 in my understanding. There was an example of each for sale, I chose this one as it just felt the best to me, and as a lefty the bent bolt on the M38 offered no advantage. The M96 felt too long, this length is much handier. I did like the M38 they had as it was made by Husqvarna, and I like "silly" things like that (for example M1 carbines by IBM, etc.). I spent a while trying to decide and went with my first instinct, which was the 96/38.
The early M96 were made in Germany for Sweden, if I recall. This one was made at Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori. I cannot find an import mark anywhere unlike the M96 and the M38 they had for sale, either. So I am guessing this one's been in the US for some time.
As you can see in the pics, the Swedes really liked putting the crown mark on everything.
I have some plain PPU and one box of PPU match on the way as well as dies and bullets as I mentioned. I think in a few weeks I'll see what shoots best.
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Mike 53
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Very nice. I have a 1906 dated M96. Haven't shot it yet, but picked up some brass and components to load up for it.
-Mike
My Swede is a sporterized m96. Even though it's been altered, it does make for easier shooting, as it has a 2x EER scope which I find a bit handier than the iron sights. It's a hoot for reduced, economical cast/coated bullet loads, too.
I'd like to add one of the m94s to my inventory, but it's very low on the priority list. There's a similar looking Argentine Cavalry Carbine at a local shop, but I really don't need another caliber, even though I've reloaded plenty of 7.65 Argentine.
Oh, I should add that I have a B-Square scope mount, if anyone wants to put optics on your M96 (fits only M96; #18532). My rear sight base was altered for the scope mount I have.
I'd like to add one of the m94s to my inventory, but it's very low on the priority list. There's a similar looking Argentine Cavalry Carbine at a local shop, but I really don't need another caliber, even though I've reloaded plenty of 7.65 Argentine.
Oh, I should add that I have a B-Square scope mount, if anyone wants to put optics on your M96 (fits only M96; #18532). My rear sight base was altered for the scope mount I have.
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Wow, I really like this rifle. Very comfortable to shoot and I was able to hit both circular and "strip" plates consistently.
I might need to take this down to Old Colony for a match this year. Going to try to do a comparison on ammo (including first reloads) soon.
I might need to take this down to Old Colony for a match this year. Going to try to do a comparison on ammo (including first reloads) soon.
rosco61
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I have the Husky M38 and it's a real keeper. I had to put a taller 1.5 front sight on it to get it sighted in at 100 yards.
My Christmas present confirmation of order received just came in from the CMP for my IHC Special Grade Garand in .308 !
Swede Husky picture attached.
My Christmas present confirmation of order received just came in from the CMP for my IHC Special Grade Garand in .308 !
Swede Husky picture attached.
Sorry I thought we were talking about Christmas gifts from 2019 as that wa the title of the post.
My bad !
