When I joined the R.C. I wrote a rather lengthly intro letter but I dont seem to be able to find it. Probably a clerical error on my part. I am a retired boilermaker (disabled), NRA member, Walnut Creek Rifle Club member, Ex Navy aircraft structural mech, Married 62yr old grandfather of 10 future NRA members. I try to get to the range at least once a wk.I have 5 milsurp rifles, 3 ofwhich were rescued from Bubba, and 2 full military. (1903 spfld,8mm mauser, 2 303 Brits, and a 91/30 Mosin. Although I don't consider myself a marksman I am usually not satisfied with 1 MOA groups. Love to shoot and work on mine and other peoples guns. I will probably be more of a listener here than a talker but still enjoy being a part in the limited time I have to participate. Thanks for letting me come aboard.

Welcome aboard Sailor!!!

Howdy. USN 1965-69.

U.S.N. 67-71 ,

Welcome on board U.S.N. 67-71 , pull up an old ammo crate and sit awhile. This here Gun Board is a great place for information on M14/M1A Rifles and Military Surplus Ammunition. Again welcome aboard and have yourself a great weekend Sir.

The 10 Golden Rules of Ammo:

1) You can never have too much ammo on hand. 1k rounds per battle rifle is a good minimum to start with (fubar).
2) Supplies of good surplus run out before you know it, and usually when you're running low on ammo so buy plenty while its available.
3) When in doubt about how much ammo you should buy, refer to rule #1.
4) Ammo is meant to be shot, so shoot often.
5) Because of rule #4, ammo must be replenished often as well.
6) When replenishing supply of ammo, refer to rules #1 through #3.
7) You must buy at least twice as much ammo as you shoot (fubar).
8) Always store ammo in a cool dry place (TEA). The only time you have to much ammo on hand is when you have a house fire(Slick).
9) If you don't have room in your house to store ammo per rule #8, build a bunker or a cellar in your back yard for storing ammo (TEA).
10) Friends don't let friends buy Indian surplus ammo (TEA). Or Never buy surplus ammo from a country where you wouldn't drink the water (midrat).

Welcome. You'll fit in just fine!

Welcome aboard sailor !!! but really ..... all that and you wanna be a listener ?!!! C'mon teacher man step up and be recognized for the valuable information you contain . I for one want to know how to get less than one MOA out of my 303 British rifle .

Jack

Hey, that's about the same time frame my father was in. ET, worked on aviation radar systems, mainly the A-6 IIRC, on USS Independence CV-62. Actually, I think he was in a little before that, but I'm not entirely sure.

Welcome aboard!