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I think it's more like a throwback to the barrel channel pads of cork or elastomer since it rides in the barrel channel of the chassis. My 1930's Dubiel build on a Springfield Model 1922 MI had a cork pad under the barrel at the front of the forearm, and the practice was still around when my...

Thanks for the info on the background of UM1. I am lucky to have about a half case of UM1/UM1B, and another half case of the UM22. From what I have been able to put together from a variety of old threads, the Federal ammo for the '92 Olympics was 226M, and most of it was made in batches tuned to...

I bring a somewhat different perspective. I'm 74 years old and restarted smallbore competition 5 years ago when I fully retired after an unexpected open heart surgery. That was after a layoff of about 50 years from smallbore competition. I am located in Eastern WA now and a member of club that...

Why I Won't Compete In A Match Requiring Everyone To Use The Same Ammo The photo shows 3 groups that were shot back to back with the same SA M1922 with Dubiel barrel and Canjar trigger, on the same day, in consistent conditions with 3 different match ammos (Lapua OSP, Federal UM22, & RWS R-50...

My club is trying a Mini-Palma Match with club supplied ammo this year. The match sponsors argued that using relatively inexpensive (Eley Contact) common ammo would encourage new participation. So far the only participants are the four guys that thought it up. The serious club shooters aren't...

Great scores...but it's not just Portugal or Europe. The scores from the Australian national match this past weekend reflected the ideal weather on the first day, while the second day was apparently more challenging and the scores reflected it. A photo of the scores can be found in the remarks...

Consistent Ignition - Follow Up Tony, Thanks for the explanation. I understand your point about vibration from firing pin fall. I ran across a discussion of it when translating a 2015 Austrian Army report on rimfire target rifle vibration testing last year. Their tests showed that the barrel...

Question on "Consistent Ignition" Mr. Harper, I am an older shooter, non-gunsmith but do my own maintenance, who returned to club competition after retirement from a technical field about 3 years ago. I would appreciate elaboration on your post. I understand the need for consistent ignition...

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Is there any significant dimensional difference between the Kleinendorst Rem 700 bolt disassembly tool and the 2500 specific one sold by Killough's. Can the Kleinendorst tool be used with a 2500 bolt? Thanks!

Short answer: YES! I shoot a lot of club matches with a group of "vintage" folks, mostly in our '70's. Fine reticle on black targets get lost to older eyes in many lighting conditions. Several of us have scopes with illuminated reticles that have made life much more enjoyable in that regard. At...