IOF 30-06 Rifle

[Vineet]

Bullet grain,type and price I have mentioned above. Check my post dated 28th jun.
I know dealers in Haryana and Punjab. You seems to be from Gujarat so it won't be much help to you.
If still you want their details then PM me.

Vineet

[shooter]

what is price of imported 30-06 ammo.which is the best 30-06 ammo brand available in india.can IOF 30-06 can fire imported ammo easily without damaging the barrel.does IOF .30-06 rifle barrel heat up like .315 bore rifle after firing

Carbine, Dude, do you do this on purpose or is it because it is Monday ??

Regards

[Katana]

Vineet,

Sorry I missed that information. Thanks a million anyway. Could you ask your dealer if he is willing to sell me IOF ammo at Rs.70 each. I could do the paperwork at my end. My district is Gandhinagar, capital of Gujarat? Quantity is 100. Ammo can be dispatched by courier, provided all the paperwork is clear. altough I would have to send him my license for the purchase entry. I have purchased ammo from Rajasthan;it's no big deal. Basilcally, I would like to try out the Indian ammo.

Katana.

[Vineet]

I have permission for 150 ammo on my license for each weapon and I own a .32 rev, .30-06 rifle and a 12 gauge gun. Earlier the dealers used to give me 150 ammo per weapon but now from a month or so the dealers are saying that a new policy have been implemented and I can only purchase 50 ammo in a year and not more than 30 at a time.Therefor I doubt that you can get 100 at a time.
Anyways total quantity of ammo and their price I will let you know by tomorrow afternoon and try to help you as much as I can.
One question, Is your license All India? Is it valid in Punjab?

[Katana]

Vineet,

My .30-06 license is valid for Gujarat only. However, the new policy has not been implemented here. Therefore I could take out a NOC and dealer could take out Transport License for 50+50 for two different dates. Anyway, the dealer would have my license so he could make two entries on it. Even make two dispatches if he wants to. Have a word with him. I don't think it should be a problem.

Regards,
Katana

[Vineet]

A dealer in Muktsar has Indian .30-06 ammo and the price is Rs.80 per ammo.His address is
Ajay Armoury, Railway road,Muktsar,Punjab. For contact no. check your PM.

[Katana]

Folks,

Has anyone mounted a bipod on his IOF .30-06? If so, could he share info on how it has been done?

I've just got myself a Caldwell XLA 9-13" bipod.

Katana

[eljefe]

Katana,

This is from their site:

The Caldwell XLA Bipods provide a stable shooting support that conveniently attaches to almost any firearm with a sling swivel stud.

I hope you have the sling studs?
if so fix the studs-fore -usually has a metal thread, back stud a wider spaced ' wood' thread
open and close the bipod legs and ensure the legs fold FORWARD to close.This is the correct position.
The bipod has a plate/springs and a big knurled screw, where the legs start. With the legs folded forward, the big knurled screw should be pointing to the ground (assuming you have the rifle in its normal, parallel to the ground position?)This is the BOTTOM,
There will be 2 movable plates ,and a stud/ 'beak' like projection, which go thru a slot on the 'baseplate' .Push the stud plates from 'bottom' until they go UP, hold bipod to forward sling stud. Align the 2 studs on either side of the sling stud and tighten the BIG knurled screw on the bottom of the plate until the studs lock into the sling stud...thats that. Then fix the sling to the appropriate attachment on the bipod.
If thats as clear as mud, let me muddy it some more:
http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9482
see pics 3&4 from top

The lightweight aluminum design adds minimal weight and deploys quickly, with legs that instantly spring out to the shooting position with the touch of a button.

The legs are notched for easy indexing to a specific height. There is a connection point for sling attachment and multi section legs that collapses forward

[Katana]

Eljefe,

What you say is absolutely true and the process of attaching it is quite simple. In fact the studs are extant on the rifle, but, being an IOF they are quite close to the magazine! In fact, they are where your hand would naturally hold the forend, right in the middle of that terrible checkering that these guys do. I was wondering if I could affix another swivel stud ahead of the present one and then fix the bipod, but then again it would be quite an exercise just trying to locate a swivel stud from someone here.

I was also wondering if you were aware of any manufacturers of synthetic stocks for the Sauer202. Was wondering if that would fit our IOF. However, I could not turn over anyone making them as yet.

Katana

[eljefe]

Any pic possible?

[winnie_the_pooh]

it would be quite an exercise just trying to locate a swivel stud from someone here.

Try these people http://www.gunaccessory.com/accessories/

They might consider selling you the swivel studs alone

[mundaire]

Recently, one of my friends picked up a VersaPod bipod. To me it seemed like a decently made, value for money & easy to attach system, will call him and ask about his experiences reg. that system/ manufacturer. Anyone else here ever use that company/ model?

Cheers!
Abhijeet

[Katana]

@ eljefe, Hope you wouldn't mind if I post you pics next weekend? Live away from my PC (50kms) and have to get to work today. But seriously, I'm farming and am a bit occupied. Will come back to you for sure.

@ mundaire, Reports coming in for Versa Pod aren't too encouraging. Why not have a word with Z375? He's attached a Harris clone on the same rifle. Check his thread on the 'Outback'. Meanwhile, the Caldwell is not in the same league as the Harris, and I went for this one because of the price issue. Cost me about USD50. Anyway, how often could one use it, with an ammo quota of max 100 rounds? So, why spend more, that too on an IOF?

[Katana]

Folks,

Shot off 3 rounds yesterday using S&B 150 gr. soft points at 100 mtrs. in prone and kneeling positions. Got a 1.5 to 2 inch group on a 4.5 inch diameter target, like what is used for 10mt. air rifle! However, used a 3-9x40 scope, after zeroing it with a laser sighter but not used any bipod or rest to stabilse the gun.

Frankly, am quite surprised at the accuracy of the IOF, but the barrel needs to be cooled for about 3 mins to take the next shot. Constant firing, I suspect, will just open up the grouping. And yes, it's flips like hell. A good recoil pad and spacer seems to be next!

Will post pics of the target in a few days.


Katana

[winnie_the_pooh]

Good shooting.If you find the rifle to be too light it is an easy fix.Just add some lead weight.

As far as the Versa Pod is concerned the Steyr SSG 08 comes with one.Les Baer rifles have them http://www.lesbaer.com/223varmint.html

This reviewer rates it higher than the Harris that comes at #4 http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthr ... er=1741054

Also the initial concerns about the durability of the product have been addressed and even the basic version now uses a mixture of steel and Al alloy.

At the end of the day buy what you like and what suits your pocket