The firearm thread

[deanohit]

Was meant to pick up my Mosin Nagant, but the dumb pricks at the shop had sold it (as i was unable to pick it up for like 4 months after i put a down payment on it), so i'll have to wait until they get some more in stock in about 2 months-Indy

Let me know how it goes, I'm looking at getting an M-N sometime and putting an Advanced Technologies stock on it for another big bore rifle.

Those wee Tozs are all right, had one as my first possum rifle.

[Indiana_Jones]

Let me know how it goes, I'm looking at getting an M-N sometime and putting an Advanced Technologies stock on it for another big bore rifle.

Those wee Tozs are all right, had one as my first possum rifle.

Will do mate, love the nagant

And yea, the TOZ looks and feels nice, they had those Chinese guns for sale, but i opted to go for the TOZ.

-Indy

[deanohit]

Will do mate, love the nagant

Every thing I hear about them that is relevant to me is all good, hence the decision to buy one some time in the immediate future.

And yea, the TOZ looks and feels nice, they had those Chinese guns for sale, but i opted to go for the TOZ.
-Indy

Chinese guns? Norincos?
I'd take my Norinco over the old Toz any day, the finish on the JW15 was a bit shit, but DAYYYYUM! it shoots straight.

[Wolf]

What are the modern TOZs like? Back in the day they were widely decried as the biggest piece of shit on the market or revered as the best little gun money can buy - depending on who was doing the talking. I gather quality control was pretty-much nonexistent and you could get a superb weapon or an utter lemon with equal likelihood.

The Mosin-Nagant you're getting: the real McCoy or a copy?

I had an old WWII-era Mosin-Nagant rifle (rifle, not carbine) - very nice weapon. Sorry, wery nice weapon, Tovarich.

Long, heavy and with a boot like an enraged mule - especially when firing prone (NEVER again!)

Regrettably I sold it as I needed the money more than I needed the rifle.

[deanohit]

What are the modern TOZs like? Back in the day they were widely decried as the biggest piece of shit on the market or revered as the best little gun money can buy - depending on who was doing the talking. I gather quality control was pretty-much nonexistent and you could get a superb weapon or an utter lemon with equal likelihood.

Mine was only good for a possum gun.

The Mosin-Nagant you're getting: the real McCoy or a copy?

You can get refurbished originals from reloaders in Auckland for something like $239.

[Wolf]

You can get refurbished originals from reloaders in Auckland for something like $239.

Fuck, that's a good price. I think I'll hold out for a .243 Husqvarna or similar, though.

[Indiana_Jones]

Well I donno about the modern TOZ as this one looks like late 70's, made in the USSR!

-Indy

[wickle]

Has anyone tried firing 45 shells in a .410 shotgun? Apparently possible, but I wouldn't want to try it. Not too much fun having a firearm blow up in ya face. Some firearms are made to take both and I've even seen a .410 revolver. My .410 side by side shotgun would make a cool 45 double rifle but not too acurate with smooth bores.

Speaking of firearms blowing up. Had a guy in the army at basic forget to take his BFA off when the order came through to load live ammo. The barrel of his SLR split open like a banana skin. The guy was luckly the receiver didn't blow back into his face.

did the senior NCO have a fit?

[Indiana_Jones]

Are there any outdoor areas in Auckland, on the north shore would be better, where one can shoot? i.e. crown land or what not?

Cheers

-Indy

[Monsterbishi]

Are there any outdoor areas in Auckland, on the north shore would be better, where one can shoot? i.e. crown land or what not?

Cheers

-Indy

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/Act....aspx?id=34358

Usual DOC rules apply.

[Indiana_Jones]

so you need a permit, even if you're not hunting? that's kinda annoying

-Indy

[deanohit]

so you need a permit, even if you're not hunting? that's kinda annoying

-Indy

Even more annoying when you have to pay for the permit.

[flyingbrick]

I have a Marlin .17HMR and a Remington Model 7 in 7mm08.

The Marlin is like a sniper rifle for bunnies- is VERY accurate and has a sweet thick semi target type barrel.

The Remington rifle is beatutiful compact and light- perfect for me as im not a large guy and heavy rifles would become very heavy when walking long distances. Its a bit heavy for goats but the old mans got many rifles which cover near any possible need.

Anyone need pest control in the waikato area?

[Indiana_Jones]

Here's a pic of mine

-Indy

[Swoop]

The "fully optioned" rifle...