One caliber away from contentment... who else?

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I never thought I'd find contentment in this caliber: tree-oh-hate. Well I didn't, but I did find any interesting piece in this chambering.
Hold on to your seats as we go back in time!
What about an SMLE in .308 from our friends at the Ishapore Arsenal? Mine came to me with a busted stock from a bit too much enthusiasm in drill and parts missing on the rear sight. I went shopping and found an Australian Long Pattern stock and fitted it with a flat steel butt plate and some stainless screws. For the sight I selected a click adjustable rear. Then I tore it apart and cleaned grit and grime from hither and yon. I found some British bloke in a video to show me how to clean up the trigger, reassembled and was off. It is right on top of the deer season here so I found some time to play with the rifle yesterday. It shows promise with a random handload that I had from my Encore pistol. Groups fired at fifty yards. The four shot group had windage dialed in after two shots. Anyway I think it's a fun rifle and worthy of use and carriage. I'm debating purchasing a sporter fore end for it. Don't fall out of your chair @Bob Nelson 35Whelen!

@Forrest Halley
The Indian made SMLEs in 7.62x51 are a beefed up No1 Mk111 designed to handle that round. They are a lot stronger than the original in 303 with far better metallurgy.
For what they are they are a well made reliable military rifle.
You have scored well.
Me thinks Boyd's do a stock kit for them
Bob

 

[Forrest Halley]

@Forrest Halley
The Indian made SMLEs in 7.62x51 are a beefed up No1 Mk111 designed to handle that round. They are a lot stronger than the original in 303 with far better metallurgy.
For what they are they are a well made reliable military rifle.
You have scored well.
Me thinks Boyd's do a stock kit for them
Bob

It is a nice rifle. They do a stock kit. I have a pretty nice stock and like the length of it. I want a forend only because it will drop the weight of this rifle and possibly make it more accurate if I can free float the barrel since I'm losing the super cool spring system. ATI also makes a synthetic stock kit.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

It is a nice rifle. They do a stock kit. I have a pretty nice stock and like the length of it. I want a forend only because it will drop the weight of this rifle and possibly make it more accurate if I can free float the barrel since I'm losing the super cool spring system. ATI also makes a synthetic stock kit.

@Forrest Halley
The ATI stocks are good BUT make sure you get the RIGHT ONE. The No1 Mk111 is different to the No4 Mk1 or 2.
Bob

 

[Sideshow]

@Badboymelvin Russ please don't buy a 243and use federal blue box. I've seen that many failures on pigs and deer with the 100gn federal failing to expand.
Yes the 243 will kill fallow deer but PLEASE use something like a nice 95gn SST or 80gn ttsx.
When I see you I will personally donate you a set of 243 dies that I used to load a mates with ( he has since sold the 243 and got a 25-06).
That way you can load decent bullets to start with so you won't be disappointed with it. I will even give you 100LR primers to help you out.
As you reload that nice 250 Savage in a ruger or tikka t3 Lite would fit the bill better. Brass isn't a problem just neck up som 22-250 case and your set with a far better caliber. Projectiles from 75gn to 120gn so you can even tackle the big fallow.
A nice 257 Roberts just neck down 7x57 brass and done in one pass and you have a 25 for everything including reds.
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday mate.
Bob

Is it just me or did @Bob Nelson 35Whelen sound like he was crying when he wrote that

 

[Badboymelvin]

Is it just me or did @Bob Nelson 35Whelen sound like he was crying when he wrote that

Aussie men don't cry mate...

 

[Sideshow]

Aussie men don't cry mate...

They do if they watched the rugby

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Is it just me or did @Bob Nelson 35Whelen sound like he was crying when he wrote that

@Sideshow
No I wasn't crying when I wrote that.
I have EVERY FAITH in @Badboymelvin that he will load the correct bullet for the game he hunts. Russ is a pretty knowledgeable young fella with his head screwed on pretty well.
Russ doesn't like the 243 either as it's a BORING LITTLE CARTRIDGE WITH NO HEART OR SOUL. It's just that ammo is readily available for it.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

They do if they watched the rugby

@Sideshow
The tears you see when we play rugby are tears caused by laughter when watching how pathetic the English are when they play.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Bob

 

[CBH Australia]

Is it just me or did @Bob Nelson 35Whelen sound like he was crying when he wrote that

Because he doesn't really believe his rants about .the great all round Aussie cartridge?

At the thought of giving up his beloved .243 dies?

Russ needs a .243 to uphold his Bad Boy reputation in Australia, and to engage the family in some healthy outdoor recreational activities.

This thread is getting some traction.

 

[Badboymelvin]

Because he doesn't really believe his rants about .the great all round Aussie cartridge?

At the thought of giving up his beloved .243 dies?

Russ needs a .243 to uphold his Bad Boy reputation in Australia, and to engage the family in some healthy outdoor recreational activities.

This thread is getting some traction.

15 pages and still going! And everyone is having a bit of fun - which is what it's all about

 

[BeeMaa]

I’m one less caliber away. Picked one of these up yesterday. I’ll post proper pics when it shows up.

 

[CBH Australia]

I’m one less caliber away. Picked one of these up yesterday. I’ll post proper pics when it shows up.

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Looks like fun,

 

[Forrest Halley]

Aussie men don't cry mate...

No they lacri...mate!

@Sideshow
No I wasn't crying when I wrote that.
I have EVERY FAITH in @Badboymelvin that he will load the correct bullet for the game he hunts. Russ is a pretty knowledgeable young fella with his head screwed on pretty well.
Russ doesn't like the 243 either as it's a BORING LITTLE CARTRIDGE WITH NO HEART OR SOUL. It's just that ammo is readily available for it.
Bob

Ok so maybe not crying, but pleading ardently while your soul was bleeding?

Because he doesn't really believe his rants about .the great all round Aussie cartridge?

At the thought of giving up his beloved .243 dies?

Russ needs a .243 to uphold his Bad Boy reputation in Australia, and to engage the family in some healthy outdoor recreational activities.

This thread is getting some traction.

I'll have to say it was a bit of a shock to see Bob pop up with .243 dies and .458 Russ jump on that bad wagon. The closet doors were flying open so fast I didn't think there'd be any priests left for Sunday Mass at the First Church of the Ballistic Beloved.

I’m one less caliber away. Picked one of these up yesterday. I’ll post proper pics when it shows up.

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Not a surprising purchase given the times and location. Is it a 5.56 or a 300 BLK?

 

[mdwest]

I’m one less caliber away. Picked one of these up yesterday. I’ll post proper pics when it shows up.

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If you’re going to buy an AR, Daniel Defense is an excellent choice… youre going to be very happy with that rifle I believe…

I built all of my ARs as opposed to buying off the shelf…

But were I looking to buy off the shelf there would only be 2 considerations for me… Daniel Defense or LaRue…

There are some other excellent choices out there like Wilson, LMT, etc…

But for me it’s DD or LaRue… for the price you can’t beat the quality, craftsmanship, or customer service of those 2 companies…

 

[BeeMaa]

Not a surprising purchase given the times and location. Is it a 5.56 or a 300 BLK?

5.56NATO. If I get really into it, I can buy another upper at a later date.

 

[BeeMaa]

If you’re going to buy an AR, Daniel Defense is an excellent choice… youre going to be very happy with that rifle I believe…

I built all of my ARs as opposed to buying off the shelf…

But were I looking to buy off the shelf there would only be 2 considerations for me… Daniel Defense or LaRue…

There are some other excellent choices out there like Wilson, LMT, etc…

But for me it’s DD or LaRue… for the price you can’t beat the quality, craftsmanship, or customer service of those 2 companies…

That’s pretty much what I found doing the research. Had a bunch of help from @Inline6 as well. Should be given his enabling badge.

 

[CoElkHunter]

If you’re going to buy an AR, Daniel Defense is an excellent choice… youre going to be very happy with that rifle I believe…

I built all of my ARs as opposed to buying off the shelf…

But were I looking to buy off the shelf there would only be 2 considerations for me… Daniel Defense or LaRue…

There are some other excellent choices out there like Wilson, LMT, etc…

But for me it’s DD or LaRue… for the price you can’t beat the quality, craftsmanship, or customer service of those 2 companies…

Probably a question for another thread, but I was just thinking about this yesterday. What make a DD or LaRue a "better built" AR platform than the less expensive brands? Thanks!

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Is that the new ris 2 m lock rail? Good purchase @BeeMaa , DD would be one of my top choices for an off the shelf.

 

[BeeMaa]

Is that the new ris 2 m lock rail? Good purchase @BeeMaa , DD would be one of my top choices for an off the shelf.

Yes. DD4 RIII with 16” barrel, ambi controls and MLOK.

 

[BeeMaa]

Probably a question for another thread, but I was just thinking about this yesterday. What make a DD or LaRue a "better built" AR platform than the less expensive brands? Thanks!

DD hammer forges not just the barrel but the chamber as well. I don’t think there is another company that does this. All other hammer forged barrels I know of have chambers cut in afterwards.

That the big one for DD. They do it in-house and are proud of it…hence the price. I’d like to see them offer a trigger that’s a little better than mil-spec, but whatever. Most people change them out anyway.