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New Arms Rules 2016 notified by Government of India!
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mundaire » Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:33 pm
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The Legal Eagle
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Please see the attachment (English version).
For those of you who are not members here you can directly click on to view/ download the file without...
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Hi.
Arms rules 2016 the complete act. Which publisher available. The book needs to give full details of each aspect mentioned
Rgds
You can...
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Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:14 am
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Info regarding Arms Rules 2015 - Message from NAGRI
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mundaire » Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:38 pm
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RKBA
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Important information regarding Arms Rules 2015
Dear Friends,
We are writing to solicit your support in ensuring that the upcoming the ARMS RULES...
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I own a blank gun. I have the bill and receipt. Am i in trouble already? I had purchased it 10 years back
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Expected code of conduct - MODIFIED
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mundaire » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:27 pm
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Hi All,
Based on feedback from the membership, as well as much deliberations amongst the moderators here, we have decided to make some (rather...
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I have posted a few times, but no proper introduction. So, I am going to do that now with a set of pictures to boot! :)
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Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:25 pm
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IOF .22 LR rifle
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Mack The Knife » Wed May 31, 2006 7:21 pm
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Since this is a topic that has come up often but is difficult to search out on the old forum, I was wondering if those who own one or use one at...
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Ordinace factory in India im not sure which one, used to make .22lr rifles some 30 to 40 years ago. I had seen one in my local gun shop which had...
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Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:49 pm
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IOF 30-06 Rifle
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shutzen » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:54 pm
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HI! I am posting pix of the IOF experimental 30'06 rifle as promised in an earlier post. The medals in the pix were won by the IOF team members in...
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IOF 30-06 have very good accuracy. Chamber is cut like match rifles very little tolerance. For chambering cartridges you have apply lots of
force in...
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Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:17 am
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The INSAS 5.56mm Rifle- A Technical Treatise
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cottage cheese » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:34 am
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Last week I was given an opportunity to fiddle and inspect a bunch of INSAS rifles in detail by the local police.
I thought it'd be a good...
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There are several gunmakers in India and Ordinance Factory is the only govt run factory so the private manufacturer's have an advantage over IOF. So...
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Thu Dec 22, 2022 7:17 am
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Modifying an IOF 30-06
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shooter50 » Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:56 pm
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PART 1
When I went Dangerous Game hunting in Africa in 2013 I had the occasion to examine a lot of Blazers, Tikkas, BSAs and Sauer rifles in Africa....
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The Patridge sight gives about the best sight picture one can obtain, short of aperture sights and optical devices. This looks like a real...
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Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:22 pm
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INSAS
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jonahpach » Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:45 pm
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Hello guys had a very eventful weekend this week.. Commandant of 54 Assam Rifles Col. Richard Blaize invited a few of us gun buffs to tryout some...
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Very informative video. Rare to see such good quality videos in India.
Thank you for appreciating my hardwork. Infact this lack and void of such...
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Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:56 pm
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IOF 315 rifle and cartridge
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by penpusher » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:30 pm
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Just back from a long holiday in the hills.Checked out the IOF 315 rifle and ammo and here is what I found:-
1.The 315 cartridge is not an invention...
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timmy, the older ones are as you describe. The new ones are rubbish.
Winnie, when I got the 2A, it was so smooth, just like any SMLE I'd handled,...
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Last post by timmy
Sat Oct 16, 2021 1:25 am
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Remington 700 BDL short barrel
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Operator » Wed May 17, 2023 2:54 pm
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Hi Just sharing pictures of my Remington 700 BDL chambered in 30-06.
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Handsome piece of kit. How does it shoot?
I picked a eco model 78. My first Yank gun. It’s in 7-08. Only for action value to convert to .338 Fed....
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Last post by Operator
Fri May 26, 2023 10:42 am
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What kind of rifle can we buy in India with License?
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nikitagupta2106 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:11 am
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Hi,
I know the DC personally of my area and he's willing to give a license. He knows I love shooting as sports.
So my question is this:
1. What are...
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Why second hand?! Isn't IOF .30-06 rifle available in the market for less than 1 lakh?
New IOF .30-06 will cost above 2.50 lacs
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Last post by Vineet
Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:06 pm
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Time to shift for iof .22
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Bharadwaj VS » Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:39 pm
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Hello All,
Finally I feel to say good bye to exisiting. 22 single shot Bison Rifle, French made to iof .22, so I need some suggestions on this, Can I...
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IOF .22 is costing close to 1 lakh. Restoration will cost you say 50 k to 1 lakh so u would be spending more than your budget.
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Sat Apr 15, 2023 1:20 pm
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Advice on Remington 721 in immaculate condition
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Operator » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:40 am
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Hi ,
I was on the look out for a classic rifle and came across this beautiful Remington 721 (30-06)in pristine condition , would it be a good choice...
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That is one very nice looking rifle, Operator! Such a piece will support plenty of exciting hunting, or many hours of pleasant time at the range --...
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Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:24 am
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Stock & scope for .22LR Brno Model 1
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andy_65_in » Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:40 pm
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Hi can anyone suggest a better imported stock source for my brno model i .22 lr.my usa bro told me of BOYD STOCKS.also which will be the best quality...
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Try Guns and Tackle Secundrabad. they do a very good work. they also have imported stocks.
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Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:07 pm
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Question regarding AK-47 manufactured by Indian Ordinance Factory
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kanzakibullet » Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:44 pm
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Hello Everyone!
Quite some time back, I watched a video by WTV, an Indian firearms channel, showcasing an AK variant rifle which the sir stated to...
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The main difference between them is the fixed stock of ak and the folding stock of the AKM. I think IOF makes only the fixed stock version
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Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:37 pm
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30-06 or 22 LR…advice requested
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vijayanand84 » Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:43 am
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Dear learned members of IFG,
After a bit long time I have returned to our IFG site. Earlier I used to come here almost daily. Gave me a good...
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Thank you all for the valuable inputs you have provided me..As of now I have decided to apply for a rifle licence immediately after I receive my...
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Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:31 pm
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First Batch of Made In India AK-203 Rifles For Indian Army Ready
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timmy » Wed Feb 22, 2023 12:55 am
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from:
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First Batch of Made In India AK-203 Rifles For Indian Army Ready
The India-Russia joint venture to...
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Is the cartridge the same as AK-47 - 7.62x39
Martin, yes, it is 7.62x39. Check out this article:
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Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:26 am
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Russian & USA New Sniper Rifles
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timmy » Sat Jan 07, 2023 4:59 am
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There are two articles here, one on each rifle. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
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Meet the Chukavin, Russia’s New Sniper Rifle
The...
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This is an interesting account. The SVD is a rifle I'd really love to have, especially in the fast twist Soviet version. That seems like something...
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Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:32 am
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the 577-450 Martini Henry Rifle researched and discussed
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timmy » Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:47 am
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This video begins a series on the Martini Henry rifle and its 577-450 cartridge.
For over twenty years, anywhere the British went, the Martini Henry...
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This a Martini in .577/.500.
My friend, Tony Small,made himself a birthday gift many years ago. Quite a Martini man, he has them from .303, .38/.40...
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Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:07 pm
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.22LR semiautomatic Rifle
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sukirtishobhan » Sat May 14, 2022 12:49 pm
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What is current market price of .22LR semiautomatic rifle. What brands & model R available in india?
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there are no made in india .22 semi rifle available, you have to import or contact dealers who imports. price will be gun price + 153% duty + dealers...
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Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:31 am
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Procedure to buy Iof .22 from online
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Bharadwaj VS » Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:58 am
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Hello All,
Is it possible to buy .22 lr rifle directly from Iof website via online?
If so what's the procedure? Will they provide any replacement if...
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Thanks,
But I didn't find any sign up page to create my login to fallow the procedure, Can u pls guide me how to create our login
Thanks in advance...
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Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:12 am
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A nice gun
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herb » Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:59 pm
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Sharing some pics of a humble .22 single shot. By a nice gun I don't mean an expensive or fancy gun. I mean a gun that does well the intended purpose...
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Lovely little Anschutz, Herb. Great shooters. As Tim said above, very well made rifle.
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:00 pm
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Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:09 pm
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Need info on .223 Remington availability in India?
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KDS991213 » Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:14 pm
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I need info on .223 Remington rounds that are available (if any at all) in India,. Price, weight, performance, material used & reliability is what i...
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At what price .223 rem ammo is available at present in India?
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Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:40 am
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Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:44 pm
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wht is the reasonable price for westley richards .318 rifle
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mahboob » Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:13 am
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can any one tell wht shd be the reasonable price for westley richards .318 rifle bolt action , and .300 savage and savage lever action
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What would be value of 318 double barrel rifle of WR in india as they are very expensive in the UK
Write to WR with pics and other relevant info...
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Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:18 pm
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Only one rifle, which one to keep?
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mundaire » Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:05 pm
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This video by Hickok in USA explores which rifle he would choose to keep if he had to give up all his other rifles.
While this is merely...
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.223 caliber rifle would be the best.. can do the job of all caliber in the hand of right person..
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Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:44 pm
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IOF 3006 RIFLE
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Vds Goglwan » Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:28 am
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Dear members...
Information through dealers that price of iof 3006 increased to more than 2.25L dealers across India not picking the stocks from the...
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Visit above link an you will find..
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Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:01 am
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Holland & Holland 465 sold to Army/Navy store India
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bwana.be » Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:07 pm
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Hi! This is a long shot but I have a double rifle 500/465 from according to H&H in London was made for the Army & Navy stores - Bombay branch.
Thats...
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My number is 0046701484844
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Mon Dec 26, 2022 12:27 am
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Sir Bhupinder Singh of Patiala
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bwana.be » Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:40 pm
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Im wondering if anyone knows of photos of BHUPINDER when he is hunting small game or tigers ? Only seen a photo with him with a lion and one in...
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One of his big portrait has been placed at Sports Deptt. of Punjabi University at Patiala , Punjab.
As I have seen it , he looks very dashing in it 🤗
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Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:07 pm
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3006 Cartridge Price
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Vds Goglwan » Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:01 pm
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a dealer in my city ddun quoting Rs 400 for a piece of 180gr Sellier and Bellot cartridge. Is this price reasonable.?
He said market is too short of...
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Bharat gun house.he is authorised dealer of shaktiman cartridges
Thanks for your reply. I've asked them they do have 8 bore empties of KF. Sharing...
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Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:39 am
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IOF 30.06 ammunition
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K Vanlalrengpuia » Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:54 pm
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Someone is saying that IOF is producing 30.06 ammunition, is this true ? IOF is Making 30.06 Sporting Rifle, but till now no ammunition production...
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Buying a 30 06 is just a warmup sourcing the ammo is a marathon.
It’s not the .30-06 ammo is not available. Yes, the price has gone up.
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Last post by Vineet
Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:29 pm
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Brno model 1
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M. Temjen Longchar » Sun Sep 11, 2022 11:17 pm
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Hello friends, I am new member here from Nagaland and interested to buy a .22 BRNO MODEL 1 rifle. Kindly share information where to get one with...
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Check Guns and Tackle which is located in Telangana. They have a Brno Mod 2 listed in their website. The price is not mentioned.
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Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:35 pm
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price of .22 HORNET 340B Rifle
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PRAVINMISTRY » Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:43 pm
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I would appreciate if you can advise me the price of .22 HORNET 340B Rifle in very good condition.
Thanks.
Capt. Mistry.
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Any suggetion from where i can find one ?
OP (Pravin Mistry) is selling one. PM him
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Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:06 pm
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Savage 99
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royell » Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:55 am
High to fellow gun enthusiasts in India, just wondering if any of you own a Savage 99 in In 22 hP, had and an Uncle of mine In Bangalore and he used...
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Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:55 am
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Change of my DBBl
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Bharadwaj VS » Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:34 pm
Dear All,
Happy new year!
I would like to change of existing DBBL hammered, with another Hammered DBBL, cany any one tell me best place to get it in...
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Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:34 pm
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Help with market value
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BowMan » Thu Oct 13, 2022 11:49 am
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Dear members,
We have decided to sell a few of our family weapons and make way for something else. One is a Winchester Model 70 pre 64 in 375 H&H....
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Hi,
Please check your DM.
Regards
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Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:33 pm
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IOF 30.06 receiver
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Kittu » Tue Sep 20, 2022 11:24 pm
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Hi all fellow members. while assembling my rifle i cracked its receiver.its very cheap aluminum zinc alloy doesn't takes welding at all.
as soon...
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7 Newton Meter (5.2 ft pounds) is the recommended torque for tightening the barrel retaining/tightening Allen screws.
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Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:35 am
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Need Imported 3006 Rifle
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Idris Ahmed » Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:24 pm
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Hello guys,
I recently got my NPB license and I am looking for good imported 3006 rifle preferably Brno, Remington or Ruger.
Any lead will be...
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Sorry. It's a Pipe dream. people are facing difficulty even in getting IOF made 3006 rifle.
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Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:44 am
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Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 (India Demand Estimation)
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mohshar » Wed Aug 03, 2022 4:30 pm
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Hello Folks,
In continuation our commitment to collect gun community's opinion about Smith and Wesson - Werywin Defence (India) alliance to bring...
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IMHO, I think it will be more of a headache for the owner due to its appearance in proving its legality then the makers. He/she may eventually...
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Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:19 pm
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OPINIONS OF KILLING POWER
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timmy » Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:58 am
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The following is from a chapter in a book written by John Barsness, a prominent gun and hunting writer in the USA. Barsness's work is noteworthy...
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Based purely on my own limited experience of shooting big bores and gun physics here are some observations.
Excellent observations -- thanks for...
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Last post by timmy
Fri Sep 16, 2022 12:11 am
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Rifles we'd like to have
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timmy » Thu Sep 08, 2022 1:17 pm
The revolvers of interest were discussed in a thread on the handgun board recently. I thought I'd add a similar post here on rifles.
As some know, I...
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Thu Sep 08, 2022 1:17 pm
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Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:18 am
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Tiger Hunting poster/ad
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bwana.be » Wed Aug 31, 2022 5:55 pm
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Hi anyone know where I could buy a Authentic 1940s tiger hunting poster or ad in newspaper or similar ?
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Bro, better you collect the old adds from different old books and news papers also some available on net. Reprint them in poster size of your choice....
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Last post by Shivaji.Dasgupta
Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:12 am
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.405 Winchester Rifle
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sirohideepak » Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:15 pm
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Hi,
I have a .405 Winchester Rifle and for quite a long time I am looking for the cartridges. Does anyone have any source or dealer detail?
Thank...
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There was a revival of interest in this cartridge in the USA due to an anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's African Safari. Many firms loaded these...
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Last post by miroflex
Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:40 pm
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Lost my . 22 magzine
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sameer9679 » Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:46 am
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I lost my . 22 rifel magzine ordinance how I can get new one
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How I can contact vineet bhai
Magazine is available.
Contact me here
Search By the Name of Vineet armory Punjab. He is a senior member here...
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Last post by Vineet
Thu Sep 01, 2022 2:10 pm
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Want to buy a .280 Ross
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miroflex » Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:07 pm
I am looking for a .280 Ross rifle in excellent condition as a showpiece. If you know of any that are for sale, please let me know.
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Last post by miroflex
Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:07 pm
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Interesting Reddit Post on the Development of Various Rifles
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kanzakibullet » Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:12 pm
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Hello everyone!
I found an interesting Reddit post on the challenges in developing an infantry rifle. In this post, the author explains these...
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I just picked up a copy of The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the world's Firearms by Ian V Hogg. He is a pretty respected firearms writer and...
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Last post by timmy
Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:46 am
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Want to buy old single shot .22 lr rifle
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bhuvneshver1234 » Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:35 pm
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Can anyone of members experience with old single shot .22 rifle.i saw many rifle on internet the old single shot rifle had no mount to tap scope on...
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Sir, you have been on the forum long enough to know the rules regarding posting buy/ sell classifieds here! Please read the rules regarding the same...
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Last post by chandramohan
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:26 pm
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Magazine for .22 Krico Rifle
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sure shot » Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:50 pm
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Hi,
Friends I HAVE AN .22 BORE RIFLE MADE IN GERMANY MAKE KRICO . ITS AN VERY GOOD RIFLE BUT I LOST MY MAGAZINE SOME WHERE AND I WONDER CAN I FIND...
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Oops I missed that.
He got one till now for sure :D
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Last post by Shivaji.Dasgupta
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:46 am
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What was the best military rifle cartridge in WW2?
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timmy » Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:54 pm
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Forgotten Weapons is one of the most authoritative sources on Youtube that I've found.
Ian addresses the best rifle cartridge of WW2 and why in this...
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It's true that the cartridge and the rifle for which it was intended can become intertwined!
I see Ian's appreciation for the 7.35 Carcano round....
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Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:07 am
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