Steyr 1886

[kevwat]

I just picked up 2 Steyr 1886 rifles so i thought i would google the rifle to see what i could find out and this was the first thing i came across, do i have to use caution when i shoot these like the first guy in the clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d_1l_cIjQc

 

[Vimy Ridge]

Yes, motorcycle helmets are a must.

 

[desporterizer]

I shoot mine fairly regularly. First challenge is brass, second is dies. The cases can be formed out of .348 win if you can find any.

 

[kevwat]

Yes, motorcycle helmets are a must.

Damn, i thought i could get away with just buying the guns, now i have to find a helmet preferably with a visor. Maybe he has some sort of hollow sight or visual aid installed like what the airforce is using. I didn't think it was going to be that expensive to shoot these.

 

[desporterizer]

If you think the helmet is over the top, wait until you get the special back support for shooting offhand with bayo. Those 1886 are long & heavy.

 

[John Sukey]

They get heavier as you get older
My M1 now weighs more than it did when I was issued one at 18