Fresh from Switzerland (online now)
- Thread starter Shooting Centre
- Start date
- Location
- Haliburton County, Central Ontario
I'll bite, not being a milsurp type. What are these?
steamy teabag
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Inside Carneys Reich
Lunatic
Considering that all K31 are coming from a small country, look like that all k31 are in US and Canada. never ending flow!!!
.308 would be nice! I've heard that some were rechambered in the past
- Location
- South Southern Ontario
I got one that was rechambered in 30-30.
We have Swiss made .308 barrels and can rebarrel a rifle for you. Barrels are pricey but great quality: https://store.theshootingcentre.com/search.php?search_query=k31§ion=product
StrelokM38
CGN Regular
How do these rifles hold up with commercial .308 or is it a reduce load sort of deal? May be very interested in this.
CIP shows 308 operating at a higher max pressure, they also show 7.5x55mm at a higher pressure than GP11.
I know of nobody in Switzerland that down loads 308 for use in Swiss rifles, but if you are abundantly cautious, reload.
StrelokM38
CGN Regular
Good to know. What would be the over all cost of swapping out a barrel on one of these?
About $150 for the work depending on the condition of the rifle. So $1300ish + tax/shipping with a donor rifle.
Great news.
Cowboyfireman
Member
- Location
- South of Cowgary
For those who are not familiar with these rifles the ammunition is responsible for a great part of the rifle’s accuracy.
Here is a link to some very reputable information that explains the physics behind the legendary accuracy of the GP11 7.5X55 Swiss ammunition.
https://www.ssusa.org/content/the-7-5-swiss-a-reputation-for-precision/
This cartridge combined with the painstaking machining of the K31 results in my being able to hit a 20X20” gong at 450 Yards, a feat I could not come close to with a .308 rifle. Friends of mine can hit the same gong at 650 yards. All shooting is done with military issued open iron sights, standing, using the military issued sling.
Here is a link to some very reputable information that explains the physics behind the legendary accuracy of the GP11 7.5X55 Swiss ammunition.
https://www.ssusa.org/content/the-7-5-swiss-a-reputation-for-precision/
This cartridge combined with the painstaking machining of the K31 results in my being able to hit a 20X20” gong at 450 Yards, a feat I could not come close to with a .308 rifle. Friends of mine can hit the same gong at 650 yards. All shooting is done with military issued open iron sights, standing, using the military issued sling.
