bullfrog99
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anyone use them for hunting, I am aware of the wandering zero but is this a problem if you let the gun cool between shots? any big fans of the gun out there.
pro's vs cons, no5 mk1 jungle carbine
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The wandering zero on the Jungle Carbine was attributed to cuts in the receiver to lighten the rifle. Letting the rifle cool between shots will not help. Some rifles exhibit this problem others do not. I like the Jungle Carbine. My current Jungle Carbine zero does wander. My previous Jungle Carbine did not wander even after a string of 10 shots without pausing.
I like the Jungle Carbine, it is handy, lightweight, reliable and quick to operates. The downsides are increased muzzle blast, the rubber butt pad is difficult to find, and longer stocks are difficult to find.
Will
I like the Jungle Carbine, it is handy, lightweight, reliable and quick to operates. The downsides are increased muzzle blast, the rubber butt pad is difficult to find, and longer stocks are difficult to find.
Will
Wandering Zero - revisited
When I first took receipt of my 1945-vintage BSA Shirley No5Mk1, the first thing I noticed was that the barrel flopped around horribly in the forend and handguard. Not good. I didn't even bother shooting it after the inspection, it got completely disassembled.
The kingscrews (Canadian and British term for action screws) got snugged down, but only after I glass-bedded the action, and clearanced the barrel in the forend, not to mention relieving the handguard internals to clear the barrel.
Now I can fire a Foreign Service Rifle match, without the groups moving around the point of aim.
However, shooting a full match requires another modification, namely, a lobotomy for the shooter. 174-180gr full power loads in the little carbine just plain hurt after the first 10 or so rounds. My friend summed it up quite elegantly at the range, "You may not win the match with that Jungle Carbine, but neither will the fellows on either side of you!"
Since then, I've taken to handloading for the No5Mk1, using 123gr .311" bullets intended for the 7.62x39. Lots of fun, while still accurate, and without tenderizing the person on the recoil end of the Jungle Carbine.
I'd have no problem taking my No5Mk1 out in the woods for deer season, the one or two times you will shoot at the potential venison, the last thing on your mind will be the recoil. And the gun is a dream to carry all day while tromping around!
I know where there are two of them for sale in Melbourne right now, and as I type this, I feel like I should go get them, heehee!
When I first took receipt of my 1945-vintage BSA Shirley No5Mk1, the first thing I noticed was that the barrel flopped around horribly in the forend and handguard. Not good. I didn't even bother shooting it after the inspection, it got completely disassembled.
The kingscrews (Canadian and British term for action screws) got snugged down, but only after I glass-bedded the action, and clearanced the barrel in the forend, not to mention relieving the handguard internals to clear the barrel.
Now I can fire a Foreign Service Rifle match, without the groups moving around the point of aim.
However, shooting a full match requires another modification, namely, a lobotomy for the shooter. 174-180gr full power loads in the little carbine just plain hurt after the first 10 or so rounds. My friend summed it up quite elegantly at the range, "You may not win the match with that Jungle Carbine, but neither will the fellows on either side of you!"
Since then, I've taken to handloading for the No5Mk1, using 123gr .311" bullets intended for the 7.62x39. Lots of fun, while still accurate, and without tenderizing the person on the recoil end of the Jungle Carbine.
I'd have no problem taking my No5Mk1 out in the woods for deer season, the one or two times you will shoot at the potential venison, the last thing on your mind will be the recoil. And the gun is a dream to carry all day while tromping around!
I know where there are two of them for sale in Melbourne right now, and as I type this, I feel like I should go get them, heehee!
Lord Grey Boots
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The problems with the No5, is why I went with the Gibbs version. No "cuts", and a ported flash hider.
I can shoot it all day long without getting a sore shoulder.
I can shoot it all day long without getting a sore shoulder.