Recent content by Gearhead1432

If the G/43 had been developed and improved for a decade like the M1 rifle it would be a different story. I believe most of the problems with the G43 stem from an over powered gas system and quality control issues. How about a roller locked G43 in 8mm Kurz?

That must shoot like an M16. I use 47grs of IMR 4064 with 150gr soft points. However, I've only fired it though my K98s. I have yet to find a good source for FMJ .323 bullets. If I could get Turkish dirt cheap, I'd just pull all the bullets. I feel like both the Romanian surplus and the PPU...

I'm using IMR 4064 right now for my handloads, which i've only fired through my K98s. I can't find load data for IMR 4041. Is that an older powder?

I've fed my AC44 G/43 with Romanian surplus and I am very satisfied with function. I have a shooters kit installed with all new springs. The spent cases are ejected about 6-10 feet away, which is a vast improvement over the factory G/43s that I've seen. PPU comercial ammo is another option...

I aquired a 1938 S/42 K98 with a comercial Zielsechs mounted. The rifle was an all matching vet bring back that was sporterized (reblued, hacked stock, drilled for scope mount). The high polish reblue is still present, but the stock has since been replaced with a correct type. Since the...