Praise for the Slidefire Stock
Reader Reynolds had some initial trouble with the AR accessory, but he likes the rate of fire it delivers. Reader Hodges takes our wheelgun advice and ‘KISSes' his Bodyguard 380 goodbye.
A Simple Dust Cover Solution
Readers Price and Singletary point out a neat trick for popping up the ejection-port cover on an AR-15. Readers Troy and Steve worry about grade inflation with the Tavor TAR-21 bullpup
A Simple Dust Cover Solution
Readers Price and Singletary point out a neat trick for popping up the ejection-port cover on an AR-15. Readers Troy and Steve worry about grade inflation with the Tavor TAR-21 bullpup
Accuracy Isnt Quite Everything
Reader Greer asks why the tight-grouping Tok gets downgraded. Reader Mick gets his P938 fixed and likes it. And everybody knows readers have access to the electronic archives? Right?
Adding an Optic to the WASR-10
My WASR-10 does not have the muzzle brake. It won't mount a bayonet since a part of the lug is ground off. The iron sights were a real challenge since, when aligned, there was no white space on either side of the front post. I filed a V groove in the rear sight so I could see and use the sights. Three of us shot 14-inch groups at 50 yards, but it was really a lot of fun to shoot. I have the scope mount and will try shooting with it. Hopefully, I can tighten up the groups with a scope.
Adding an Optic to the WASR-10
My WASR-10 does not have the muzzle brake. It won't mount a bayonet since a part of the lug is ground off. The iron sights were a real challenge since, when aligned, there was no white space on either side of the front post. I filed a V groove in the rear sight so I could see and use the sights. Three of us shot 14-inch groups at 50 yards, but it was really a lot of fun to shoot. I have the scope mount and will try shooting with it. Hopefully, I can tighten up the groups with a scope.
Adding an Optic to the WASR-10
My WASR-10 does not have the muzzle brake. It won't mount a bayonet since a part of the lug is ground off. The iron sights were a real challenge since, when aligned, there was no white space on either side of the front post. I filed a V groove in the rear sight so I could see and use the sights. Three of us shot 14-inch groups at 50 yards, but it was really a lot of fun to shoot. I have the scope mount and will try shooting with it. Hopefully, I can tighten up the groups with a scope.
On the Mark V: Mag Box Floats
I enjoyed your article on our rifles in your April issue. I'm always interested in other people's views on our products. I'd like to clear up a technical issue. You mentioned the magazine box in the MkV moved in the stock when the floorplate was open. That is by design. In most bolt-action rifles, the magazine feed lips are built into the receiver, so there will be different receivers within the same model line to handle different-size cartridges. The magazine box is just a box holding the cartridges, and its relationship to the receiver is not critical. Our Vanguard model is a good example of this design. In the MkV, we use the same receiver for all our rifles, no matter the cartridge size.
On the Mark V: Mag Box Floats
I enjoyed your article on our rifles in your April issue. I'm always interested in other people's views on our products. I'd like to clear up a technical issue. You mentioned the magazine box in the MkV moved in the stock when the floorplate was open. That is by design. In most bolt-action rifles, the magazine feed lips are built into the receiver, so there will be different receivers within the same model line to handle different-size cartridges. The magazine box is just a box holding the cartridges, and its relationship to the receiver is not critical. Our Vanguard model is a good example of this design. In the MkV, we use the same receiver for all our rifles, no matter the cartridge size.
Credit Where Credit is Due
We tip our hat to Reader Pipken, who suggested we compare high-cost Weatherbys to ‘Wal-mart' Weatherbys. Also, Reader Gray scratches his own Mosquito bite. And praise for the Rhino.
Doctor Says Sanow Is No Expert
I have read Gun Tests for many years and have the highest regard for your policy of being free from commercial interests, and the technical expertise of the writing staff. I was frankly shocked that R. K. Campbell would declare Ed Sanow an expert on ammunition or anything else.
Will Ammo Become Currency?
Reader Gage assesses the current state of firearms and ammunition sales and sees mainline cartridges turning into investments. And lots of mail on what we do after Newtown.
