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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 553 ✭✭✭Munsterlad102


    BattleCorp wrote: »
    Stupid question........but if it was once fully auto, are you allowed to get it converted to straight-pull? I thought recent enough EU law stopped that carry on.

    Yeah, there’s no bans on converting full auto to anything other than semi auto. You could convert it to lever release or MARS action if you had the time and knowledge, a little more practical than a bolt action.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 554 ✭✭✭BSA International


    Yeah, there’s no bans on converting full auto to anything other than semi auto. You could convert it to lever release or MARS action if you had the time and knowledge, a little more practical than a bolt action.

    Doesn't the latest EU directive not allow anything that was originally full auto?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 553 ✭✭✭Munsterlad102


    Doesn't the latest EU directive not allow anything that was originally full auto?

    I don't think so, the newest directive I hear about was the 2017 one and that only bans full auto to semi auto conversions. It doesn't mention anything about any other conversions. I read something about conversions that were already licensed would be effectively grandfathered in, but I might be wrong.
    "6. Automatic firearms which have been converted into semi‐automatic firearms, without prejudice
    to Article 7(4a)."
    http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/firearms-category-a-c.pdf/Files/firearms-category-a-c.pdf


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭garv123


    Gave the .22 a little make over.
    upgraded trigger internals to volquartsen
    added an extended mag release.
    made a kydex cheek riser at work, double sided taped it on with decent tape so no drilling the stock.
    and gave the stock and mod a spray with chameleon green plastidip paint.

    If only I had time to shoot it!!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,359 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    clivej wrote: »
    Collected my new CZ 457 LRP this week. And I have a new Elements Helix 6-24x50mm to go on top. Don't know when I'll get out to shoot it, but the back field will do to get it zeroed in.


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    How is this rifle going for you Clive?

    Would you rate it as the most accurate .22 you have owned?

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,061 ✭✭✭clivej


    How is this rifle going for you Clive?

    Would you rate it as the most accurate .22 you have owned?


    No not yet, but getting there. It's a little better than my CZ 455 thumb-hole 16".

    I have only been shooting from the bench twice now, last Saturday and Sunday. Trying all different ammo SK standard, SK rifle match, SK pistol match, Lupua centre X, RWS R50, RWS R100, RWS special match. Shooting at 50m.
    Lupua centre X was best @12mm x 10 shot group, as shown below. SK rifle match was good.

    This was on the Saturday, and that night I changed out the trigger spring and got the pull weight down from 3lb to 1bl 3oz. And tightened the action screws to 30lb up from 25lb. Now on Sunday it woudn't hold a group under 15mm. Might be the action screws are now too tight.

    I'm wasn't getting consistence tight groups that I expected from a 1180 Euro rifle. 15mm to 20mm groups was about the average. Still it's early days yet. I'm getting plenty of 4 and 5 shots all touching but then the groups will open up, to another touching small group say 10mm away. I'm not blaming the rifle it's me, I know it is. I've a few more changes to do yet (I always have )

    I'm really liking the Elements Helix mrad 6-24x50mm scope.Very clear glass.

    552296.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,359 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    That's a very impressive 10 shot group by any standard.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    BattleCorp wrote: »
    Stupid question........but if it was once fully auto, are you allowed to get it converted to straight-pull? I thought recent enough EU law stopped that carry on.

    Short answer,yes and no. IF it was select-fire,it has to be destroyed and be rebuilt using the parts that are allowable to a civilian modern sporting rifle config,and be physically impossible to convert back using normal domestic tools..

    IF it was a semi-auto-only rifle issued to a military IE something like the SKS, SVD, M1 carbine etc, you are good to go, as it never had the select-fire capability.
    So you would have to destroy the selectfire configuration and rebuild it as a straight pull.ver

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Doesn't the latest EU directive not allow anything that was originally full auto?

    Correct. Unless it has been destroyed and the legal for civillian use parts are used in an MSR rebuild
    I don't think so, the newest directive I hear about was 2017 one and that only bans full auto to semi-auto conversions. It doesn't mention anything about any other conversions. I read something about conversions that were already licensed would be effectively grandfathered in, but I might be wrong.
    "6. Automatic firearms which have been converted into semi‐automatic firearms, without prejudice
    to Article 7(4a)."
    http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/firear...tegory-a-c.pdf

    It's still a former select-fire in the original configuration...Irrespective of it being converted to SP .IOW the receiver is still registered somewhere,[unless rebuilt on a new reciver ]as a military select fire weapon,ergo its a CAT A

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 1,586 Mod ✭✭✭✭otmmyboy2


    Grizzly 45 wrote: »
    Correct. Unless it has been destroyed and the legal for civillian use parts are used in an MSR rebuild


    It's still a former select-fire in the original configuration...Irrespective of it being converted to SP .IOW the receiver is still registered somewhere,[unless rebuilt on a new reciver ]as a military select fire weapon,ergo its a CAT A

    My curiosity would be with things like the M1 Carbine which had a kit issued to convert it to M2(FA).

    It was originally an M1, semiauto, then converted to FA as an M2, sometimes the receiver was remarked as M2, sometimes not, then at some point it was sold into civilian use and the FA M2 parts removed.

    So any guesses, from SA to FA and back again classed as prohib or not?
    Once an FA always a FA, or would the M1 even without the M2 parts installed be the FA? ;)

    Never forget, the end goal is zero firearms of any type.

    S.I. No. 187/1972 - Firearms (Temporary Custody) Order - Firearms seized

    S.I. No. 21/2008 - Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008 - Firearm types restricted

    Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 - Firearms banned & grandfathered

    S.I. No. 420/2019 - Magazine ban, ammo storage & transport restricted

    Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 - 2023 Firearm Ban (retroactive to 8 years prior)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    otmmyboy2 wrote: »
    My curiosity would be with things like the M1 Carbine which had a kit issued to convert it to M2(FA).

    It was originally an M1, semiauto, then converted to FA as an M2, sometimes the receiver was remarked as M2, sometimes not, then at some point it was sold into civilian use and the FA M2 parts removed.

    So any guesses, from SA to FA and back again classed as prohib or not?
    Once an FA always a FA, or would the M1 even without the M2 parts installed be the FA? ;)

    If it is an officially made M2 receiver minus select fire parts, which would be a very rare beast in the EU, and there's no way of installing the parts and has been officially modified to such, you'd be IMO good to go.

    I'd doubt the M2 was issued to any former Axis police or military units in postwar Europe either, so it's a problem unknown. If it was a kit installed in an M1 in Europe, it's an illegal firearm anyway. If it was an original M1 minus the kit,its still an M1...If that make sense?

    Plus, remember when such guns were imported here, those handfuls that are here in Ireland. The import cert or license doesn't say what their previous history or breeding was. IE FN 308 could be a civilian MSR i 308, or a former converted select-fire FAL. The only way to find out would be to individually inspect each rifle to asertain its pedigree and research the serial number.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 1,586 Mod ✭✭✭✭otmmyboy2


    Grizzly 45 wrote: »
    If it is an officially made M2 receiver minus select fire parts, which would be a very rare beast in the EU, and there's no way of installing the parts and has been officially modified to such, you'd be IMO good to go.

    That's the interesting thing, a lot started life as M1s and were overstamped on conversion. However sometimes they were converted and not overstamped either.
    Rare enough, yup, but they do exist.

    There is some debate on the US side of the pond as to whether a marked M2 carbine sans FA parts is an NFA item or not.
    Moreso than here but I'd be surprised if there were none EU-wide.

    As far as installing the parts I believe a kit was issued that could complete the conversion without any serious machining operations at a company level.
    I'd doubt the M2 was issued to any former Axis police or military units in postwar Europe either, so it's a problem unknown. If it was a kit installed in an M1 in Europe, it's an illegal firearm anyway. If it was an original M1 minus the kit,its still an M1...If that make sense?

    Indeed, that'd be my presumption, no kit then M1, with kit then M2.
    Plus, remember when such guns were imported here, those handfuls that are here in Ireland. The import cert or license doesn't say what their previous history or breeding was. IE FN 308 could be a civilian MSR i 308, or a former converted select-fire FAL. The only way to find out would be to individually inspect each rifle to asertain its pedigree and research the serial number.

    And that's the crux of it, without disassembling and a careful look that wouldn't be knowable with the M1/M2, especially if it was once an M1 and never got overstamped.

    Interesting thought though ;)

    Never forget, the end goal is zero firearms of any type.

    S.I. No. 187/1972 - Firearms (Temporary Custody) Order - Firearms seized

    S.I. No. 21/2008 - Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008 - Firearm types restricted

    Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 - Firearms banned & grandfathered

    S.I. No. 420/2019 - Magazine ban, ammo storage & transport restricted

    Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 - 2023 Firearm Ban (retroactive to 8 years prior)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭tomtucker81


    https://www.dropbox.com/s/aizkhema4kq82hy/img_20210509_172155.jpg?dl=0

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/ysyjqagbd4yng6q/img_20210509_172303.jpg?dl=0

    A bit of off season work done to the rifle. Saving for different parts and finally managed to get them all last week. It's a Howa 1500 in 243. There was a Boyds laminate stock on it and a Bushnell Banner dusk & dawn 6-18x50.
    Now there's a Grs Bifrost stock and a Docter 3-12x56. Had it out for zeroing yesterday and tried different ammo. I had been using Sellior&Bellot all last season, the groups of 5 shots were scattered over anything from about at 2 inches to the left or right at 100 metres with no consistency as to where it was going, tried Sako 100gr, the groups tightened up to a nice definite kill in the area i was aiming at. Finally Federal 100gr JSP power shok... 5 bullet holes overlapping each other dead centre, 1 inch high at 100 metres. Absolutely delighted!
    Sonic35 mod, light and good enough to reduce the noise to very bearable by comparison to without it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,359 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    That's a serious looking set up tom, I have a Howa 1500 myself and reckon they are a seriously underestimated rifle.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭alanmc


    Good looking rig. Good call on upgrading the ammo. With such a nice rifle, it's almost a sin to feed it with stuff it doesn't like.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭alan0387


    Here is the Tikka T1x as she stands;


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭alanmc


    alan0387 wrote: »
    Here is the Tikka T1x as she stands;

    Looks great Alan. Cracking looking rig. How does it shoot?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭alan0387


    alanmc wrote: »
    Looks great Alan. Cracking looking rig. How does it shoot?

    Thanks :)

    Only been out a handful of times so still breaking her in and ammo testing. Lapua Centre-X and SK Match have given best groups so far.
    Very pleased with the groups and consistency. Trigger has absolutely zero creep. Still on factory setting, not lightened it yet.
    Loving it :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭Feisar


    alan0387 wrote: »
    Thanks :)

    Only been out a handful of times so still breaking her in and ammo testing. Lapua Centre-X and SK Match have given best groups so far.
    Very pleased with the groups and consistency. Trigger has absolutely zero creep. Still on factory setting, not lightened it yet.
    Loving it :D

    Slick looking setup, best of luck with her.

    First they came for the socialists...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Asus1


    Cz457 17.hmr not zeroed or even shot yet but all ready love the look and feel of it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Them 457s look sweet, sort of doubting my own purchase now and I don't have it in my hands yet!

    First they came for the socialists...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Asus1


    Feisar wrote: »
    Them 457s look sweet, sort of doubting my own purchase now and I don't have it in my hands yet!

    What you buy?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Asus1 wrote: »
    What you buy?

    Bergara B14 R. I have a 452 Lux and fancied something different.

    First they came for the socialists...



  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭GolfVI


    Feisar wrote: »
    Bergara B14 R. I have a 452 Lux and fancied something different.

    I definitly wouldn’t doubt that purchase, I have a B14R the past 2 weeks and it’s amazing


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Asus1


    Feisar wrote: »
    Bergara B14 R. I have a 452 Lux and fancied something different.

    From the few reviews I've read and pictures I've seen I'd say you'll be happy as a pig in ..... when you get that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 877 ✭✭✭zeissman


    Feisar wrote: »
    Them 457s look sweet, sort of doubting my own purchase now and I don't have it in my hands yet!

    I felt the same when I placed my order for my Tikka T1x.
    Now that I have it I'm delighted with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭Feisar


    IMG-2542.jpg

    And here she is.

    Seems like a solid very well put together package. Bolt feels not slick but like it's on rails, which I suppose it sort of is!

    Overall, delighted with it and can't wait to hit the range.

    First they came for the socialists...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,540 ✭✭✭Vizzy


    Took the plunge on a new Tikka T3x in .223.

    Only picked it up yesterday and set it up this evening. Took a bit of time to dial in the scope but once I got it dialled in then I shot a 4 shot group into less than 20mm.
    Went for a new Atec V2 mod as well.


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    clivej wrote: »
    Collected my new CZ 457 LRP this week. And I have a new Elements Helix 6-24x50mm to go on top. Don't know when I'll get out to shoot it, but the back field will do to get it zeroed in.


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    I just purchased exactly the same, due to this post!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,061 ✭✭✭clivej


    2011 wrote: »
    I just purchased exactly the same, due to this post!

    Aim small, and hit hard. Did you buy from Paddy, Gun Shop.ie??? I know he got some in after seeing my CZ457 LRP.

    I'll update this post as I go along >>>> https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058186312

    My CZ 457 LRP is just starting to give me good groupings, after many hours of range time.
    I have tried all the different match ammo but with little success. I was cleaning the barrel between each type to give a same result????? 3 wet patches, load 4 mags up and then 3 dry patches. I think that's what I was going wrong.
    I now just shoot say 30 rounds after a change of ammo and then go for groups. I'll not clean now until the groups start to open up.

    The rifle is liking SK standard Plus yellow box, SK Rifle Match, Lapua Center X, Eley Action, Eley Match (black box).

    At 50m I'm getting 12mm to 6mm (just a couple) with SK Standard Plus. And I'm using these most of the time 'cos I still have a good few boxes of these.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭tomtucker81


    Slightly different hardware on display and a first at doing this.
    Out on a sec42 yesterday, we decided to enjoy the weather and invested in some single plate gas cookers. Steak and eggs and tea cooked on the back of a Navara before heading uphill for the evening. Almost too hot yesterday for us and the deer, but this will be utilised in winter for sure

    https://www.dropbox.com/sc/efx3cbecu0e9i79/AAAUmymZCTHQNEU7prH4Z_ota

    p.jpeg?fv_content=true&size_mode=5


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    .................. and now i want a steak and eggs. :D


    Beats the arse of warm egg and onion sandwiches, thats for sure. Nice set up.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭tudderone


    A bit of fried spud is nice along with it ............


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭tomtucker81


    The thinking is that it will be great on those cold winter morning stalks, get nothing and head back to the car for hot food, tea and go again!

    The burners are great, heat quickly and cooked quickly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    Slightly different hardware on display and a first at doing this.
    Out on a sec42 yesterday, we decided to enjoy the weather and invested in some single plate gas cookers. Steak and eggs and tea cooked on the back of a Navara before heading uphill for the evening. Almost too hot yesterday for us and the deer, but this will be utilised in winter for sure

    I always love dining al fresco, especially during long pigeon shooting days. The pigeon decoying is only an excuse to cook out.

    After being introduced to hammock camping a few of us started over night deer camps. Two days stalking, a bit of camp fire grub with a beer or two.


    557394.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    The thinking is that it will be great on those cold winter morning stalks, get nothing and head back to the car for hot food, tea and go again!

    The burners are great, heat quickly and cooked quickly.

    Just a trick or two.
    Don't leave the canisters attached as the seal is not great, Don’t use pans or pots bigger than the star grate as the flame doesn't burn well.
    Keep the canisters insulated during colder weather when not in use- wrap in towel, the seem to work better that way.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭tomtucker81


    Just a trick or two.
    Don't leave the canisters attached as the seal is not great, Don’t use pans or pots bigger than the star grate as the flame doesn't burn well.
    Keep the canisters insulated during colder weather when not in use- wrap in towel, the seem to work better that way.

    Debating an overnight camp up the fields at the moment, with the decent weather and long daylight it'd be worth maximising time up there. I've spent enough time catching frostbite up there!!
    We took the cannisters off when done and kept them stored cool. The pot(couldn't find the camping kettle) and pan were small camping gear equipment so well suited.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Collected yesterday

    .After a 40-year wait and a lot of planning and paperwork, I finally got one! Say hello to my new little friend


    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Bergara B14R in a KRG Bravo with a Sako TRG bipod

    First they came for the socialists...



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,698 ✭✭✭Feisar


    First they came for the socialists...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Yup.Thanks...😃

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭hedzball


    T3 in .243

    T1X in .17





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Who did the sexy cammo pattern on the .243?

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭hedzball


    All the work was carried put by the lads in pse GRIZZLY! I had the hunter stock since 2011 in a 223, then 243 and finally the .17 hmr.

    the 243 in the adjustable hunter i have about 3 years :)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Mech1


    So she is heading out with me tomorrow morning to bag a few grey squirrel.

    Thought you might like another look.




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Mech1


    Sorry, I had intended to land this in the hardware pics thread, I have no idea how this new boards.ie works.



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Sorted that for you.


    Nice gun. Excuse my ignorance but have you had it cleaned up or is that its original condition?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Mech1


    Totally original.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 877 ✭✭✭zeissman


    just received my sterk bolt Handle and trg style bolt shroud for my Tikka T1x.




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭kunekunesika


    What stock is that, you have on the T1?



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