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Title: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: 1bulletBarney on November 24, 2015, 08:37:18 AM
Looks like the last post in here was 2/4/12. Since we are in the great Calguns.Net outage of 2015 I thought I would turn the lights on in here...

Anyone else in the room???
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: steelrain82 on November 24, 2015, 08:41:58 AM
Thanks for turning the lights on. I wish you would have started dusting though.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Vlad II on November 24, 2015, 09:28:48 AM
Leave the dust, this is the C&R forum!

Wouldnt mind a time machine trip back to 2/4/12

Cash n Carry C&Rs , no COE,  no long gun registration, cheap mosins, cheap spam cans, SSEs, mag kits, all the cheap 22 you could ever want

Gaaa!
Title: We need some pics in here!
Post by: 2761377 on November 24, 2015, 04:14:01 PM
a reprise from January on the .Net

Springfield Armory bookends-

-1896 Krag, made in 1897

-M1 Garand, 6 million s/n made in 1956

(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff418/2761377/20141220_101001.jpg) (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/2761377/media/20141220_101001.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: TRAP55 on November 24, 2015, 04:23:34 PM
Barney, did you break the forum?
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: 1bulletBarney on November 24, 2015, 04:51:15 PM
Barney, did you break the forum?

TRAP55, looks I did a bang up job...  ;D
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: TRAP55 on November 24, 2015, 06:06:57 PM
Great, I finally get 5 minutes to check the forum and read a PM, and it's down cause you broke it! >:(
From the facebook page, it looks like the database is intact, but everything that can access it, is toast. That's going to put a hurt on someone's Xmas funds.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: surplus-addict on November 24, 2015, 07:11:29 PM
*pokes head around corner*
How's everybody doin'?
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Enfield47 on November 24, 2015, 09:30:06 PM
Ha I finally made it in! It's so lonely in the C&R room, just the echo I hear from saying "hello!"

I hope they are able to get everything back up and running soon. It will be a long Thanksgiving weekend with no Calguns.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: aghauler on November 25, 2015, 04:17:37 PM
Found .org this AM but had to go to Cardiac Rehab in Carson City, snowing in Tahoe, roads are a MESS and there 1000's of people coming into town. Sunday will be the cheapest entertainment in town watching the traffic cameras and everybody trying to leave at once, can't wait til Monday!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all that make it over here!!!!!
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: small hole shooter on November 25, 2015, 06:10:38 PM
Guess I can play/work the bolts on both my mosins just to pass the time.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Vlad II on November 25, 2015, 06:36:32 PM
The .org is definitely a Curio and a Relic
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Enfield47 on November 25, 2015, 09:06:00 PM
I need to thoroughly clean some rifles so this should be a good weekend to catch up on that and some reloading.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: marksmandowntown on November 25, 2015, 11:34:51 PM
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l67/aulslime/9gCoKVY.jpg)
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: TRAP55 on November 26, 2015, 11:39:36 AM
Now that's a gun cleaner I would use! :P
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: flatbedtruckin on November 26, 2015, 09:52:57 PM
Does she work pro bono?
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: small hole shooter on November 26, 2015, 10:54:11 PM
Her elbows are pointed down, tan not even, would not bang.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: The Dude on November 27, 2015, 08:20:08 AM
I need .net!

Here is Yugo Ceremonial. Came covered with light coat of cosmo, appears brand new and unissued.

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c382/mustangphil302/2A/DSCN1091_zpsviv7eqsf.jpg) (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/mustangphil302/media/2A/DSCN1091_zpsviv7eqsf.jpg.html)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c382/mustangphil302/2A/DSCN1108_zpsmjxxtdsa.jpg) (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/mustangphil302/media/2A/DSCN1108_zpsmjxxtdsa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: bsg on November 27, 2015, 09:41:27 AM
Thanks for turning the lights on. I wish you would have started dusting though.

dust is mandatory. 
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Chokoloso on November 27, 2015, 03:22:47 PM
Hello gentlemen, I was going to wait for them to get .net up and running to ask this but it's seems like it might not happen soon. Soooo onto my question/problem

I just bought a Garand and took it out shooting yesterday. The first two clips that were pre loaded from the seller shot fine. It seemed like it was a bigger struggle to push the clip down into the rifle compared to all the YouTube videos I've seen, not sure if I should be concerned about that?

But the main thing is, after I loaded the clips with my ammo (ppv for the M1)  the rifle was no longer charging the rounds. It would fire and eject, but would not load up the next round. I had to manually charge it after almost every single round. Can anyone give me some info on what might be wrong? Did I load the rounds into the clip incorrectly? It was a bittersweet day since I've always longed for a Garand and found a good one with all Springfield parts, but it not firing right was sad indeed  :-\
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: 2761377 on November 27, 2015, 04:11:54 PM
Hello gentlemen, I was going to wait for them to get .net up and running to ask this but it's seems like it might not happen soon. Soooo onto my question/problem

I just bought a Garand and took it out shooting yesterday. The first two clips that were pre loaded from the seller shot fine. It seemed like it was a bigger struggle to push the clip down into the rifle compared to all the YouTube videos I've seen, not sure if I should be concerned about that?

But the main thing is, after I loaded the clips with my ammo (ppv for the M1)  the rifle was no longer charging the rounds. It would fire and eject, but would not load up the next round. I had to manually charge it after almost every single round. Can anyone give me some info on what might be wrong? Did I load the rounds into the clip incorrectly? It was a bittersweet day since I've always longed for a Garand and found a good one with all Springfield parts, but it not firing right was sad indeed  :-\

almost impossible to diagnose without more info.

-you disassembled, cleaned and lubed the rifle properly? google this

-you're using USGI clips?
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: csacannoneer on November 27, 2015, 04:18:22 PM
Here's my latest C&R. I doubt there's another one in the Country.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p43/csacannoneer/AIRGUNS/20151121_132925_zpsn3inkzok.jpg) (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/csacannoneer/media/AIRGUNS/20151121_132925_zpsn3inkzok.jpg.html)

Before that one, I picked up these:

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p43/csacannoneer/00x0x_5zt6cib2Bwl_600x450_zpsxvuqd5qr.jpeg) (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/csacannoneer/media/00x0x_5zt6cib2Bwl_600x450_zpsxvuqd5qr.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Chokoloso on November 27, 2015, 05:28:34 PM
Hello gentlemen, I was going to wait for them to get .net up and running to ask this but it's seems like it might not happen soon. Soooo onto my question/problem

I just bought a Garand and took it out shooting yesterday. The first two clips that were pre loaded from the seller shot fine. It seemed like it was a bigger struggle to push the clip down into the rifle compared to all the YouTube videos I've seen, not sure if I should be concerned about that?

But the main thing is, after I loaded the clips with my ammo (ppv for the M1)  the rifle was no longer charging the rounds. It would fire and eject, but would not load up the next round. I had to manually charge it after almost every single round. Can anyone give me some info on what might be wrong? Did I load the rounds into the clip incorrectly? It was a bittersweet day since I've always longed for a Garand and found a good one with all Springfield parts, but it not firing right was sad indeed  :-\

almost impossible to diagnose without more info.

-you disassembled, cleaned and lubed the rifle properly? google this

-you're using USGI clips?

I haven't taken it apart and cleaned it, the seller said it was good to go so I just took it out. Yeah they are usgi. I thought it might have been the way I was loading the ammo into the clip but after checking YouTube in pretty sure I did it correctly
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Enfield47 on November 27, 2015, 09:16:45 PM
I would field strip the Garand and replace the op rod spring with one from GarandGear or Orion7 (same spring from both vendors). Thoroughly clean and grease it and try again. Don't use too much grease, if you can see it, it's too much.

What enbloc clips are you using? Some are known to have problems.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Hardwarejunkie on November 28, 2015, 09:25:48 AM
Here's my latest C&R. I doubt there's another one in the Country.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p43/csacannoneer/AIRGUNS/20151121_132925_zpsn3inkzok.jpg) (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/csacannoneer/media/AIRGUNS/20151121_132925_zpsn3inkzok.jpg.html)

What is that? Enlighten me please!
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Capybara on November 28, 2015, 12:46:13 PM
I know what it is. Hint: it's not a firearm, CSA posted it in the .net forum.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Chokoloso on November 28, 2015, 02:04:01 PM
I would field strip the Garand and replace the op rod spring with one from GarandGear or Orion7 (same spring from both vendors). Thoroughly clean and grease it and try again. Don't use too much grease, if you can see it, it's too much.

What enbloc clips are you using? Some are known to have problems.

They are both stamped "CMP 3"

The thing is, the first 16 rounds that were pre loaded by the seller all fired without incident. Is it possible I messed something up when I loaded the rounds into the clip and then the clip into the rifle?
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: 2761377 on November 28, 2015, 02:25:27 PM
I would field strip the Garand and replace the op rod spring with one from GarandGear or Orion7 (same spring from both vendors). Thoroughly clean and grease it and try again. Don't use too much grease, if you can see it, it's too much.

What enbloc clips are you using? Some are known to have problems.

They are both stamped "CMP 3"

The thing is, the first 16 rounds that were pre loaded by the seller all fired without incident. Is it possible I messed something up when I loaded the rounds into the clip and then the clip into the rifle?

the CMP clips are for sure the ones the seller pre-loaded? they have a mixed reputation.

when loading clips, I put 7 cartridges in and then rock them up and down while pushing them in to fully seat. the case heads should be touching the rearmost part of the clip. and I always arrange so the top round is on the right.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: marksmandowntown on November 28, 2015, 03:34:35 PM
Here's my latest C&R. I doubt there's another one in the Country.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p43/csacannoneer/AIRGUNS/20151121_132925_zpsn3inkzok.jpg) (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/csacannoneer/media/AIRGUNS/20151121_132925_zpsn3inkzok.jpg.html)

Before that one, I picked up these:

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p43/csacannoneer/00x0x_5zt6cib2Bwl_600x450_zpsxvuqd5qr.jpeg) (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/csacannoneer/media/00x0x_5zt6cib2Bwl_600x450_zpsxvuqd5qr.jpeg.html)

Is that an air rifle?


Nice cuff links, do you have any ammo for them?
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Hardwarejunkie on November 28, 2015, 03:52:54 PM
I know what it is. Hint: it's not a firearm, CSA posted it in the .net forum.

I assume from the construction it is some type of antique air rifle, but I'd still like to know what it is, and how it is charged.
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: 2761377 on November 28, 2015, 04:01:54 PM
I know what it is. Hint: it's not a firearm, CSA posted it in the .net forum.

I assume from the construction it is some type of antique air rifle, but I'd still like to know what it is, and how it is charged.

Webley and Scott Mk I.

early break barrel springer from the '20's
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: Chokoloso on November 28, 2015, 05:34:06 PM
I would field strip the Garand and replace the op rod spring with one from GarandGear or Orion7 (same spring from both vendors). Thoroughly clean and grease it and try again. Don't use too much grease, if you can see it, it's too much.

What enbloc clips are you using? Some are known to have problems.

They are both stamped "CMP 3"

The thing is, the first 16 rounds that were pre loaded by the seller all fired without incident. Is it possible I messed something up when I loaded the rounds into the clip and then the clip into the rifle?

the CMP clips are for sure the ones the seller pre-loaded? they have a mixed reputation.

when loading clips, I put 7 cartridges in and then rock them up and down while pushing them in to fully seat. the case heads should be touching the rearmost part of the clip. and I always arrange so the top round is on the right.

Yes, those are the only two I have. I'll do a field strip clean/lube and take it out to the range on Monday and see how it reacts
Title: Re: Nov 2015 C&R roll call
Post by: csacannoneer on November 28, 2015, 06:54:18 PM
It's a welbey and scott service rifle (MKI) with acid etched writing. Only the first 500 or so of the 1500 made had acid etching and there are only three known to exist with all acid etching present. Mine has most of the writing present and could bring over $2000 at auction in the UK. I'm betting that it is the only one in the states.


Yes, there is a capsule of ammo for the 2mm pinfires is in the picture.