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  1. Tikka T3x prone to rusting?

    in Other Sporting Rifles

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    AI recommend WD40 and GT85 for  lubrication of the trigger but not the rest of the rifle.

    and  "Where the rifle is to be stored for a lengthy period or when in a corrosive atmosphere, a thin smear of oil should be left in the bore. Moisten a patch with CLP 16 oil and pass it once through the bore. (this must be removed before shooting)."

    and "Break free , CLP 16 , OX24  - Cleaner, lubricant & preservative - General cleaning and lubrication of the action and rifle exterior."

     

     

  4. How to check if land is cleared

    in Game Shooting & all Subjects Shotgun related

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    2 hours ago, Chanonry said:

    Not sure I really want to ask this, but can't resist...

    Do they really do this ?

    I don't think they do it up here ? Waste of time, how is ground safe for 222 but not 308 ??

    Not heard of that one myself , FAC newcomers I`ve known are often restricted to 17HMR and .22LR on private land unless with a mentor and even then .243w is the max centrefire allowed initially with a mentor , saying that I`ve also known a long time SGC holder get all restrictions lifted on his FAC after around a year by doing DSC1 , he`s  also land owner  which I think helped.

  8. best/most accurate sub sonic .22lr ammo?

    in Other Sporting Rifles

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    Thread resurrection!

    What .22 subs are you using , whats best for your rifle and how much?

    My CZ 452 is shooting best as follows:

     

    1. RWS SUB SONIC 40gr - £6.50 PER 50 - sub 1" @50yds

    2. Fiocchi Sub Sonic 40 gr £5.00 per 50

    3. CCI HP Sub sonics 40gr £6.00 per 50

    4.Winchester 42.gr £6.50 per 50

    5. Eley Subsonics   38gr £6.50  - 2" groups at 50 yds

     

     

     

     

  12. Military History

    in General Discussion

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    Campaign medals were awarded to individuals who served in the First World War, who met the qualifications laid down for each medal. In general all those who saw service overseas were awarded a campaign medal, however not all individuals that have a medal card were actually entitled to a medal. The qualifications for each campaign medal are:
     

    The 1914-15 Star

    Established in December 1918.

    The front of the 1914-15 Star medal (Pip)

    Also known as 'Pip'.

    This bronze medal was authorized in 1918. It is very similar to the 1914 Star but it was issued to a much wider range of recipients. Broadly speaking it was awarded to all who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Similarly, those who received the Africa General Service Medal or the Sudan 1910 Medal were not eligible for the award.

    Like the 1914 Star, the 1914-15 Star was not awarded alone. The recipient had to have received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it.

    An estimated 2.4 million of these medals were issued.

    The British War Medal, 1914-18

    Established on 26th July 1919.

    The Front of the British War Medal, 1914-18 (Squeak)

    Also known as 'Squeak'.

    The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920.

    Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. Around 110,000 of a bronze version were issued mainly to Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps. The front (obv or obverse) of the medal depicts the head of George V.

    The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.

    The Allied Victory Medal

    The Front of the British Victory Medal (Wilfred)

    Also known as 'Wilfred'

    It was decided that each of the allies should each issue their own bronze victory medal with a similar design, similar equivalent wording and identical ribbon.

    The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged classical figure representing victory.

    Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued. Interestingly, eligibility for this medal was more restrictive and not everyone who received the British War Medal ('Squeak') also received the Victory Medal ('Wilfred'). However, in general, all recipients of 'Wilfred' also received 'Squeak' and all recipients of 'Pip' also received both 'Squeak' and 'Wilfred'.

    The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim


    WW1 medals had the soldiers name and number engraved on the rim.
     
     
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