IOF 30-06 Rifle

[TwoRivers]

Marlin has used aluminium receiver's for centuries; in fact my rifle has put thousands of rounds down range with a about a thousand Stingers with no hassle. So I don't think it is used in a way that it will satisfy your fantasy ever.

Never for centerfire rifles; only .22 RFs. On the Sauer 202/IOF the bolt locks into a barrel extension, not in the receiver. The receiver only serves as a non-stressed housing, or runway, for the bolt. So all worries about the receiver giving way can be laid to rest. I would be concerned about the scope mount threads stripping out if too much torque is applied when mounting the bases, but that's all one needs to be concerned about. Worry about the metallurgy of the barrel extension, if you must. But not the receiver. It is not stressed. Cheers.

[jashwantsinh]

Hi.

Can any one inform that to own a IOF 30-06 Rifle, one should have a specific licence issued duly endorsed for 30-06? becsued on the IOF site its written so. is this condition still there?

Thanks,

Jashwantsinh.

[Katana]

Jashwantsinh,

I got my license from DM Gandhinagar late last year for NPB Rifle. Legally speaking any NPB rifle could be purchased on this license. A specific license for the .30-6 is not required. The IOF sells to the dealers and not directly, so therefore any license holder purchasing it from a dealer is not bound by what the IOF says. In fact, I should have mine by end of this month.

Katana

[jashwantsinh]

Katata,

First I congratulate on your acquiring a Licence for Rifle. Do post pictures for all of us, would be much pleased. Also thankful to your for valued information.

Regards,

Jashwantsinh

[Katana]

Jashwantsinh,

My rifle is yet to come! But already organised a 3-9X40E scope for it! Will do the mounts in a couple of days. Should you have any queries with your licenses please do ask. Our situation is quite similar. PM me if you wish to discuss things intricately.

Katana

[Olly]

Never for centerfire rifles; only .22 RFs. On the Sauer 202/IOF the bolt locks into a barrel extension, not in the receiver. The receiver only serves as a non-stressed housing, or runway, for the bolt. So all worries about the receiver giving way can be laid to rest. I would be concerned about the scope mount threads stripping out if too much torque is applied when mounting the bases, but that's all one needs to be concerned about. Worry about the metallurgy of the barrel extension, if you must. But not the receiver. It is not stressed. Cheers.

This is correct. Had a long discussion with Abhijeet and understood the mechanism involved.
So the only point of worry are the screw threads on top !

[eljefe]

While European gun makers recognised the importance of scopes and started building in mounts, the yanks still go by 4 itty bitty screws...but they hold. So no sweat.just go ahead and do it, dont forget the puple locktite or any low strength screw glue. You should be ok.

[TwoRivers]

Well, don't forget the Ruger. Though that one somewhat restricts your choice of scope. And now Browning with the "X-Bolt". Because you can draw an "X" between the four screw holes per base. Could as well have been called "Square-Bolt", or "Rectangular-Bolt". Or "Circle-Bolt". For this outstanding feature. One has to wonder whether they held a contest to come up with this wonderful name, or just left it up to the sales department. Some of the semi-custom makers have gone to larger diameter screws. Weaver screws had a reputation for shearing with heavy recoiling calibers.
More than far enough off thread. Let myself be led astray. Cheers.

[eljefe]

Thats tonnes of 'off topic' info Walt,
X lies in the eyes of the sales manager?
what about the A bolts?

[Katana]

El jefe, Olly, Two Rivers and Z375,

Check out www.stevespages.com for manuals and blow up diagrams for rifles. Saw the entire one for the Sauer202. I'm sorry i don't know how to cut paste etc.
BTW, am getting Warne mounts and rings for the Bushnell 3-9x40 by the second week of April. I think the rifle should come at the same time. DM's office taking long to make NOC!

Regards,
Katana

[eljefe]

Whats the Bushnell model ?
Katana, please tell the DM you are over 30, I hope he is not related to the poor sod in Ghaziabad?

[darellyad]

HI!!! IFGians.... I gues i regret applying for .315 license and now that 30-06 is being allowed for "No- Hunters" . I just need some expert sugesstions: Is it a mistake owning a .315 rifle? since 30-06 is a varied bore i feel i should go for it.... cause I prefer owning an imported gun rather then IOF.

[Katana]

Eljefe,
Hopefully the 'under 30' rule does not apply here in Gujarat! Altough every second youngster I see here has a pistol(read new money). The DM is wonderful guy, but short on a lot of 'grass roots' stuff, if you follow what I mean!

Katana

[jaz]

hi ,
I have seen Eddystone 30 rifle with gun dealer , gun is 75% condition is good it has not been tempered with any way. dealer is asking 1.7 lac (with no further bargain) for it .
I want to know which is a better deal New IOF 30 or Eddy stone.

[Sakobav]

jaz

IMO New IOF gun and then contact a competent gun smith to do some TLC and some more on it, one such chap is Bobby Sidhu at Patiala a member here you can PM him - this wouldnt be cheap but for same amount of money you have a known commodity versus an old rifle should leave some monies over . Also check on other posts by Z375 or Zubin/Olly on enhancements made on his IOF3006 rifle. Again it depends on your budget and access/desire/ability to get some stuff from US etc to fix your gun because even Eddystone will need repair. Try posting more pictures of this Eddystone gun ( in a different thread) so members can review and advise or you can try pinging other IFG folks in your area to assist in checking this rifle.

Again every one to their own also if possible try firing and handling both the rifles and see Good luck

Best