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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Karbiner 98K

Karbiner 98K, abbrieviated Kar98k was one of the best known guns of WW2. As well as one of the best bolt action rifles of all time.

Manufacturer: Mauser
Country: Germany
Design Year: 1935
Years of Service: 1935-Present
Cartridge: 8x57mm IS 
Capacity: 5 roundsAction: Bolt Action
Muzzle Velocity: 2,493 ft/s
Effective Range: 500m (550yd) Iron sights. +800m (+875yd) Scope.
Maximum Range: 2,700m (8,900 ft)
Composite: Wood, Steel
Weight: 8.2lb
Length: 43.70in
Barrel Length: 23.62 in


The Kar98k is a very accurate rifle, capable of long shots over 800 yards, because of this it was a very popular sniper rifle, usually equipped with a Zeiss scope. approximately 14,650,000 were produced over the 9 year time frame. even though so many were built, todays prices on this gun has increased rapidly do to its collectors value. It is a must have for any WW2 weapons collector. The most sought after of them all are the made in Germany, with SS or other stampings on it. this can reach up to $1000 easily. in the early 1990s you could buy on for around $100-200, now for a good one made in Germany you are looking at around $400-1400, depending on quality, matching serial numbers, and stampings. There is a sight that says they have original Kar98K for sale, but dont be tricked by Mitchell's Mausers. Claiming to have found these is Russian warehouses, only the top ones do. most are refurbished remakes of the Kar98k. So if planning on buying one of these great rifles, be sure to do as much research on it as possible and ask questions.


Bolt and Receiver 
German Sniper WW2
Top 10 #6 Mauser





HK USP Elite

The Heckler & Kock USP Elite is one of the biggest pistols on the market. This is one of my all time favorite 45s. it is a well built, accurate gun. The Elite features one of the longest barrels in a pistol! 6.2 inches! where you would usually find 5 as the max barrel length on most full sizes. Because it has such a long barrel the bullet can increase velocity and become more accurate. USP "Universal Self-loading Pistol"



Manufacturer: Heckler & Kock 
Country: Germany
Cartridge: 45. ACP
Capacity: 10-12
Action: Double Action
Effective Range: 30m
Composite: Hi-grade Polymer frame, Metal Slide and internals. 
Weight: 860 grams
Length: 9.4 in
Barrel Length: 6.2 in


Features a ambidextrous safety and magazine drop lever, match grade trigger, adjustable trigger stop. O-Ring barrel, adjustable sights, rail slide under barrel. 


This is one force to be reckoned with, seen guys taking 100 yard shots with it and being accurate. plus you have that .45 round, so your toast if hit. If your looking for the bigger stick this is it. its the modern Dirty Harry gun! not the M29 44mag anymore. 
Cost can range from $1200-1800 depending on where you buy it. But if your wanting quality this is it!
Heckler and Kock Website.


STG 77 (Steyr AUG)

The STG 77 (Sturmgewehr 77) more commonly known as the Steyr AUG, is an Austrian bullpup design assault rifle.




Manufacturer: Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG
Country: Steyr, Austria
Design Year: 1977
Years of Service: 1979-Present
Fire Mode: Selective Fire
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas piston operated, rotating bolt
Twist Rate: 1:9 rifling twist
Rate of Fire: 750 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: 3,182 ft/s
Effective Range: 300m (980 ft)
Maximum Range: 2,700m (8,900 ft)
Composite: High grade polymer and advanced alloy components
Weight: 7.1lb subcarbine, 7.9 lb standard
Length: 24.8in subcarbine, 31.1in standard
Barrel Length: 13.8in subcarbine, 20.0in standard


Bullpup refers to the magazine feed being behind the trigger, this allows the gun to be shorter and more compact without having to shorten the barrel.
AUG stands for "Armee Universal Gewehr" Which means "Universal Army Rifle".
The STG 77 was designed to be the main battle rifle for the Austrian Army, since 1979 many other countries have adopted it into their police and military forces.
Ambidextrous Rifle, and features interchangeable barrels that can be quickly switched out without breaking the gun down.

It is implemented with a 2-stage trigger, pulling it half way causes it to fire semi-automatically, pulling it all the way causes full auto fire.
The barrel features a 6 right-hand grooves and a rifling twist rate of 288mm (1:9).
This gun was made famous to the younger crowd do to the Call of Duty Franchise, which uses this gun in its Modern Warfare series.

The Steyr AUG is a excellent battle rifle, as well as a fun civilian semi-auto shooter, although illegal in California do to overall length, it can still be purchased in most states.
I love this gun because of its look, its long service life and simplicity of shooting. It is capable of almost all attachments.

AUG A1
AUG A2
AUG A3
Internals of the STG 77


HK G36

The German made assault rifle, Heckler & Koch G-36.

Manufacturer: Heckler & Kock
Country: Germany
Design Year: 1990-1995
Years of Service: 1997-Present
Fire Mode: Selective Fire
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Twist Rate: 1:7 rifling twist
Rate of Fire: 750 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: 3,018 ft/s
Effective Range: 800m (870 yd)
Composite: High grade polymer and advanced alloy components
Weight: 6.2lb G36C, 8.0lb G36
Length: 28.3in G36C39.3in G36, MG36
Barrel Length: 9.0in G36, 18.9in G36, MG36


The G-36 is a gas operated selective fire 5.56x45mm assault rifle designed by HK in the early 1990's.
Unlike most assault rifles the G-36 has a free floating barrel (does not make contact with the hand-guard). the G-36 has a Chrome-lined bore with 6 right hand grooves and a 1 in 178mm (1:7) rifling twist rate. This mean that the bullet does a full rotation in the barrel every 7 inches. The G36 has a rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute.

This gun is banned by California law, but is available in most states.
The G36 is a fun shooter, plus one of my personal favorites do to its distinct design, low recoil, built in sights, and just the beauty of it.

The G36 attachments include: Scope, grenade launcher, bayonet, flashlight, laser, fore-grip, silencer, and any type of top sight.

Currently there are 8 variations of this rifle
the most popular ones being the G36 (Standard), G36C (compact), MG36 ( machine gun),
G36KV ( export upgrade).

Heckler & Kock Website
G36KV
MG36

G36C

G36

Shooting time


Bryan Davidson