The firearm thread

[sAsLEX]

7 October, 2010: The U.S. Army has ordered 3,600 upgrade kits for its M24 bolt-action sniper rifles, which will convert them to the M24E1. This will turn the existing 7.62mm M24 rifles into ones capable of firing the .300 Winchester magnum (7.62x67) round. This is a more powerful round than the NATO 7.62x51 round currently used in the M24. The conversion kit includes a new receiver and barrel, a new scope, a new flash suppressor and a folding buttstock. The conversion will take five years and will cost about $7,800 per rifle.

And how much would buying a new Remington 700 in 300 mag, same scope etc cost?

Got to love military spending!

[jono035]

And how much would buying a new Remington 700 in 300 mag, same scope etc cost?

Got to love military spending!

Possibly they're including the costs of the logistics for the switch. Takes a decent amount of time and effort to keep track of all the rifles coming in/going out, etc.

[The Pastor]

And how much would buying a new Remington 700 in 300 mag, same scope etc cost?

Got to love military spending!

I doubt they would be using a stock 700 off the shelf.

[The Pastor]

kaimanawa's are beautiful!

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Agreed, but I prefer the Kaweka's

[Finn]

There is probably a minimum hight requirement for firearm ownership.. yeah, that'll be it, a minimum hight restriction...get taller and you'll get you gun licence..

That's why I needed an E Cat. With the extra long mag resting on the ground, it's the perfect height.

[scumdog]

That's why I needed an E Cat. With the extra long mag resting on the ground, it's the perfect height.

Who said that?

Stand up that man...


(and there ain't a short enough mag in the world to suit your 'hight'!)

[Delerium]

Agreed, but I prefer the Kaweka's

why is that? I havent been to the kawekas yet but would like to.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Can't tell you the exact reason, bit more remote, have to work A bit harder for result?
Dunno it's just a great place to spend some time.
Used to read the books by Philip Holden, it's interesting to compare what he wrote about to how it was when I first went there 20 + years ago.

[Expert]

Hey, no doubt someone has already asked this rather obvious question.
Is there anywhere in auckland i can shoot a possum where people won't kick up about it?
i don't want to travel for one possum.
i want to see what one tastes like rather than just shooting it for the fur.
seen a recipe on the 'pooter and want to try it out, apparently it's rare to find one with tb!!??
Anyone else tried it? tasty?
i got them in my garden but my neighbour will report me if i shoot it and i don't need the attention from the law, she's mad.

[jono035]

Hey, no doubt someone has already asked this rather obvious question.
Is there anywhere in auckland i can shoot a possum where people won't kick up about it?
i don't want to travel for one possum.
i want to see what one tastes like rather than just shooting it for the fur.
seen a recipe on the 'pooter and want to try it out, apparently it's rare to find one with tb!!??
Anyone else tried it? tasty?
i got them in my garden but my neighbour will report me if i shoot it and i don't need the attention from the law, she's mad.

I've heard from quite a few different people that TB is only really a problem in the south island population. My parents use trapped/shot possums for dog food regularly (around 3-5 a week) without any issues. I've even eaten them myself on a couple of occasions and I'm still here.

For getting one in and around the city outskirts, I'd suggest just getting a .177 air rifle. A good couple of shots will drop one.

If you've got one in the garden then it's pretty easy to trap them. Freshly cut pieces of apple seem to work the best. I've even got a live-capture cat-trap if you want to borrow it. Have used those successfully for possums a few times before, normally use neck-hold traps up home.

[The Pastor]

TB is killed with cooking isnt it?

[Expert]

Hey jono35.
Trapping the little buggers is a bloody good idea! Why didn't i think of that?
When you own a gun you just get in the mindset to shoot everything!

Your cat trap would be the right size for a possum too. Can i borrow it please? I'll pm you.
What about the neck hold trap? is that like a snare? What does the possum taste like? how did you cook it?

[The Pastor]

a silenced 22 with subsonic ammo, is pretty quite

[jono035]

Hey jono35.
Trapping the little buggers is a bloody good idea! Why didn't i think of that?
When you own a gun you just get in the mindset to shoot everything!

Your cat trap would be the right size for a possum too. Can i borrow it please? I'll pm you.
What about the neck hold trap? is that like a snare? What does the possum taste like? how did you cook it?

Yeah, sure. The cat-trap type ones we used had a hanging hook to put the bait on where this one is a pressure plate, but I'd be confident in it working pretty similarly.

http://www.ew.govt.nz/environmental-...sums/#Heading4 has a pretty good description of the neck-hold traps under the 'Kill Traps' section. The problem with them is that you've got a pretty decent chance of getting inquisitive cats/small dogs with them too, depending on where you're living. Basically they're a box that the possum sticks its head in then a swinging arm hits the possum in the throat, trapping it and strangling it.

Don't really remember what it tasted like, I remember describing it as a strong gamey peppery flavour. We have tried it roasted, stewed and even had it cooked in an Umu by a crazy Fijian guy once.