Mauser 98k.Some later models had the turned-down bolt and cutout under the bolt handle, like the 1941 Portuguese contract models, for example.

Moisture and acid are ones enemy's in long term reloading situations. Moisture allows promotes many reactions including electrolissis and/or oxid...

I have never cared for the brand name media additives, mostly because of the price.What I have used is Shield Mirraplate liquid car polish.  It c...

Hoe stoor n mens die vuurwapens - kolf boontoe, of loop boontoe? xxxStorage of firearms - barrel up, or upside down?Daar is sekere gewere wat loop ond...

Deleted - like his request for an explanation, deleted and then his post - Targeting a 15 year old, also deleted. I have just sat back and watched him...

They are good for small kids.  You can teach them the art of shotgunning flying targets, without the recoil of a 12 gauge.

Fortunately, mine identifies as a 6,71x49mm Rimless...

I cannot help with calculations, but I do remember a thing or two from an old timer sharing his  experiences  ... DO NOT - by any means, or ...

As Treeman said above:On a normal (un-braked) barrel, the gasses vent straight forward and at quite some speed.  You can calculate the momentum o...

You pass on a great deal of what you learnt from your parents, so you can be extremely grateful to them for what they achieved with you.Couldn't ...

I got to play with a friend's swaging setup very briefly and my biggest take away was that you need a meneer of a press which is a major cost to ...

I save the .22 cases because I want to make .224" bullets from them. Still worrying to get dies for it. I have shot a thousand 55 gn .224 bullets...

...Or take away the CFA and politicians may start firing full auto weapons at gatherings? We need a proper response to such occurrences. ... Have we a...

Thanks Folks, it makes sense. Copper doesn't rust, and therefore the life expectancy is longer. It is also softer, which should ensure better ign...

Most modern primers are made from brass.The shiny silver ones are nickel plated brass.Some older primers have a more reddish colour, indicating copper...