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11-03-2008, 04:28 PM
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Military Surplus Arms for PA deer.
On Monday, December 1, 2008, the PA rifle deer season opens for two weeks. Once again I must select a few favorite "as issued" arms for the big woods. First up is my M1896 Krag Carbine followed by a P-17, a MkIII, a Swiss K31 and a 98K. I have worked up accuracy loads for these arms and will rotate the service afield.
Is anyone else hunting with military surplus arms this deer season? Adam
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11-07-2008, 11:54 AM
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It depends
I expect to use either a Kar98k, VZ-24, Swiss 1911 or a P-14 this season. There are other candidates, but these are the front runners right now. All the best...
Gil
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11-09-2008, 04:32 PM
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If i get to go this year (twisted/spained my ankle really bad friday), I will be using either M44 or my SMLE.
all depends on the ankle. It's a heavily wooded/brushy area, so no more than 100 yard shots.
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11-10-2008, 03:00 PM
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gumpokc,
I hope you get to hunt this year. I like iron sights on my "as issued" arms. Around here most shots are under 100 yards, so old militaries are in their element. Adam
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11-10-2008, 06:26 PM
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Thankie Adam, hope you ,Gill, and everyone else has a great hunt as well!
I like the SMLE and M44 as brush guns since they are shorter than most standard rifles, but not lacking in performance, even if they aren't brand new hightech rifles. If I want more range, I can always grab a 91/30 or turk mauser (8mm) and go out to any reasonable range that iron sights can be used at. Alot of people simply don't seem to realise what a surplus arm is decent condition is capable of. Anyways, wish you guys all the best, my your hunts be memorable and fun! hehe my roomie got a deer with his smokepole, and I got a piggy earlier this year with my M44, so we arent hurting for meat. I enjoy the hunt if I take a deer or not, but I won't say no to a nice full freezer either 
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11-14-2008, 11:57 PM
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Before my brother passed, he used the 98K..shoots well...I also have the 22 insert they used for training/ sniper....but the bolt was stolen once during a breakin at his house...an item I can't even find through Mitchel
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11-29-2008, 02:32 PM
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The forcast here in PA for the Monday rifle deer season opener is rain in the morning and snow in the afternoon. If it snows, I will carry the M70 30-06 made in 1938. If rain, I will carry my favorite Yugo M48A. I can still use iron sights and I am only hunting for bucks.
Adam
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