Thinking of a new rifle.

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

So, i suppose the time has come for me to pick up a new rifle. Not set on what i want at the moment, but i was kinda leaning towards maybe a k31, or maybe a ross rifle that i could modify to left hand.

 

[collector67]

So, i suppose the time has come for me to pick up a new rifle. Not set on what i want at the moment, but i was kinda leaning towards maybe a k31, or maybe a ross rifle that i could modify to left hand.

K31’s are beautiful rifles, but ammo is hard to source. While .303 isn’t exactly plentiful, it’s out there, so I think I would lean towards finding a Ross…

 

[scotteboy]

So, i suppose the time has come for me to pick up a new rifle. Not set on what i want at the moment, but i was kinda leaning towards maybe a k31, or maybe a ross rifle that i could modify to left hand.

I'd go with a k31 if you reload as the rifles are much easier to find.

 

[mmattockx]

K31’s are beautiful rifles, but ammo is hard to source.

Reloading solves that nicely.


Mark

 

[Eaglelord17]

K31 is the better choice as a lefty. No rear sight bridge to get in the way for putting your hand over it, or you can get the left handed K31 bolt attachment which works really well.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

K31 is the better choice as a lefty. No rear sight bridge to get in the way for putting your hand over it, or you can get the left handed K31 bolt attachment which works really well.

Would you happen to know who would make the left hand conversion?

 

[Eaglelord17]

Swiss products makes them. If you google ‘Swiss products left handed bolt’ you will find it. You might have to order it in from the states.

Alternatively there is one for sale with K31 on the EE right now.

 

[soapmactavish7]

The 7.5x55 Swiss is plentiful right now with the few stores located in the Greater Toronto Area at the moment and for very good prices, I'd heavily recommend a K31 if you can find the LH conversion kits.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Swiss products makes them. If you google ‘Swiss products left handed bolt’ you will find it. You might have to order it in from the states.

Alternatively there is one for sale with K31 on the EE right now.

Thanks for letting me know. Ill have to take a look!

 

[slug]

If you're going to shoot it regularly, reloading is a must.
If you don't reload yet, find a friend to teach you.
Loading for the K31 has fewer pitfalls than a Lee Enfield and longer case life.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

If you're going to shoot it regularly, reloading is a must.
If you don't reload yet, find a friend to teach you.
Loading for the K31 has fewer pitfalls than a Lee Enfield and longer case life.

I have a fellow cgner local to me that reloads, so he can help me

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

So Im happy to say im getting myself a k31
Anyone have any ideas on a non invasive recoil pad? I know swiss productions sells one, but hes down in the states.

 

[mmattockx]

Anyone have any ideas on a non invasive recoil pad?

I use a slip on pad for bench shooting, so I don't have to make any permanent modifications to a classic milsurp. Otherwise, you can get a plastic adapter that fills in the curve of the butt plate and lets you mount any conventional recoil pad to the flat surface of the adapter.


Mark

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

I use a slip on pad for bench shooting, so I don't have to make any permanent modifications to a classic milsurp. Otherwise, you can get a plastic adapter that fills in the curve of the butt plate and lets you mount any conventional recoil pad to the flat surface of the adapter.


Mark

Ok!

Who would make the adapter?

 

[mmattockx]

Ok!

Who would make the adapter?

I'd have to go dig it out. CGN user 'diopter' could tell you, he's a fount of knowledge and sources for Swiss rifles.


Mark

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Ok

 

[mmattockx]

Who would make the adapter?

I was in my reloading room and dug out the recoil pad adapter. It is made by Swiss Products, like many of the other K31 accessories. You can see the contoured side that goes against the stock and the flat surface where you mount the recoil pad.

Mark

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

I was in my reloading room and dug out the recoil pad adapter. It is made by Swiss Products, like many of the other K31 accessories. You can see the contoured side that goes against the stock and the flat surface where you mount the recoil pad.

Mark

Ah yes! Hmm, if you dont need it, could you let me know?

 

[PaulAnka]

As someone who don't reload, even if I considered the K31, I went on the swedish mauser road instead. The m96 and m38 are awesome rifles and often seen in Canada for less than swiss rifles. Also, a variety of the factory ammo from light target loads to heavy bond hunting are available, not cheap, but maybe a tad less than the swiss counterpart. Of course, it always depend of what you want to do with your new rifle.