Military Surplus Arms for PA deer.

[Adam Helmer]

On Monday, December 1, 2008, the PA rifle deer season opens for two weeks. Once again I must select a few favorite "as issued" arms for the big woods. First up is my M1896 Krag Carbine followed by a P-17, a MkIII, a Swiss K31 and a 98K. I have worked up accuracy loads for these arms and will rotate the service afield.

Is anyone else hunting with military surplus arms this deer season?

Adam

[Gil Martin]

I expect to use either a Kar98k, VZ-24, Swiss 1911 or a P-14 this season. There are other candidates, but these are the front runners right now. All the best...
Gil

[gumpokc]

If i get to go this year (twisted/spained my ankle really bad friday), I will be using either M44 or my SMLE.

all depends on the ankle. It's a heavily wooded/brushy area, so no more than 100 yard shots.

[Adam Helmer]

gumpokc,

I hope you get to hunt this year.

I like iron sights on my "as issued" arms. Around here most shots are under 100 yards, so old militaries are in their element.

Adam

[gumpokc]

Thankie Adam, hope you ,Gill, and everyone else has a great hunt as well!

I like the SMLE and M44 as brush guns since they are shorter than most standard rifles, but not lacking in performance, even if they aren't brand new hightech rifles.

If I want more range, I can always grab a 91/30 or turk mauser (8mm) and go out to any reasonable range that iron sights can be used at.

Alot of people simply don't seem to realise what a surplus arm is decent condition is capable of.

Anyways, wish you guys all the best, my your hunts be memorable and fun!

hehe my roomie got a deer with his smokepole, and I got a piggy earlier this year with my M44, so we arent hurting for meat.
I enjoy the hunt if I take a deer or not, but I won't say no to a nice full freezer either :)

[skeeter@ccia.com]

Before my brother passed, he used the 98K..shoots well...I also have the 22 insert they used for training/ sniper....but the bolt was stolen once during a breakin at his house...an item I can't even find through Mitchel

[Adam Helmer]

The forcast here in PA for the Monday rifle deer season opener is rain in the morning and snow in the afternoon. If it snows, I will carry the M70 30-06 made in 1938. If rain, I will carry my favorite Yugo M48A. I can still use iron sights and I am only hunting for bucks.

Adam