Type 97 for Service Rifle

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So...

I haven't shot this sport. I was thinking about giving it a try. Surely there are better rifles for shooting service rifle, but...

Just to throw it out there. Would the Norinco type 97 qualify? (assuming they get cleared)...

Discuss :popCorn:
 
humptyjumped said:
Cool. Are they accurate?
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How many have been sold? There are a few out there from the first importation. Unless the new batch is released, their suitability is academic.
To be competitive, they should shoot sub 3 moa. Be fitted with a decent sight. The rapid fire matches require a fast magazine change; pretty hard to beat an AR.
 
So did quiet. A K98k.
Basically you can use whatever you choose. Some choices may be better than others.
 
Yup. I get it.

The type 97 is very drool worthy. I guess i am just looking for a good reason to buy one!

I hope all the crap with them ends soon.
 
For a bullpup, a Tavor has a pretty fast magazine change. Don't know about the T97.
IF the T97 is sufficiently accurate, and easy to shoot well, it should be at least competitive, once a good sight is mounted. If competitive, the price is reasonable.
 
Are there any restrictions as to what kind of rifles CANNOT be used? I understand the idea is to use "military" rifles, but how far does this extend?

I have an AR, but it's chambered in 7.62x39, and an AR-180B. Neither really count as issued rifles, but are close. So would they qualify?

Hungry here: Both of them are just fine for the SR game... just get out and support the Alberta SR shooters! PM Savage, HeadDamage, or Beltfed to get you going!
 
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Keebler750 said:
Hungry used a bolt action gun for Service Rifle once, unless that's either folklore or my poor memory....:)
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We had two bolt guns at one service rifle match not too long ago. One 308, and one 7.62x39. Heck, we have even had weatherby magnums on the line. Bolt guns have obvious disadvantages, but work.

Can a Type 97 be used, sure. Are there enough in Canada to know how well? I am a little doubtful.
 
Sapper33 said:
Are there any restrictions as to what kind of rifles CANNOT be used? I understand the idea is to use "military" rifles, but how far does this extend?

I have an AR, but it's chambered in 7.62x39, and an AR-180B. Neither really count as issued rifles, but are close. So would they qualify?
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Both are fine. Which one do you want to shoot 120 rounds through more?
 
Sapper33 said:
Are there any restrictions as to what kind of rifles CANNOT be used? I understand the idea is to use "military" rifles, but how far does this extend?

I have an AR, but it's chambered in 7.62x39, and an AR-180B. Neither really count as issued rifles, but are close. So would they qualify?
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I used my 180b for service rifle this summer, once the sights were zeroed, it shot around 2MOA with iron sights.
 
If I could finish all of my 10 rounds on the rapid with a bolt-action K98 using stripper clips, then just about any semi-auto using a pair of 5 round detachable mags should be fast enough, except maybe if its an FN-49 ;)
 
You can use dam near anything as long as the trigger pull is greater than 5 or 5.5lbs (not sure which) and the cal is not restricted from the range you are shooting on. Being able to change mags quickly or use stripper clips is needed, or having a 10rd mag if it is a bolt action.
 
I used a #4mk1 for my first season. It is a good way to learn course of fire and get comfortable with the matches. You might be suprised how well you can do with a bolt gun.
 
I know of at least on T97 owner who was contemplating using it for competition. Mag changes will be a little slower (due to the goofy position of the mag release) but accuracy will not be an issue with the T97.
 
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