Krag vs Mauser vs Sauer vs G3 (Competition)

[bubbagump]

The G3 did not get first place...

[stephewc]

Interesting competition. Those bolt guns look super slick.

[gunboat]

The krag has been modified to use stripper clips --
Slick action --

[bubbagump]

The krag has been modified to use stripper clips --
Slick action --

The Krag shooter was using a special type of stripper clip...looks like this...

[gunboat]

That is very interesting -- Is it an available manufactured item?

[bubbagump]

That is very interesting -- Is it an available manufactured item?

I found those pictures on this link:

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=86258&page=2

The poster says the stripper clips were made by "ANDERSEN & BRAATHEN KONGSBERG"

If you google the name and look at images, you will see the stripper clips. It appears they are only sold in Norway.

I found this video and some info regarding the stripper clips on scoutrifle.org

[gunboat]

I looked around a bit -- not sure exactly where - poor computer skills :-)
Anyroad, I see how the cartridges load into the loader and are held but I don't saavy how it releases the cartridges or if there is a mechanical connection to the rifle.

[bubbagump]

I looked around a bit -- not sure exactly where - poor computer skills :-)
Anyroad, I see how the cartridges load into the loader and are held but I don't saavy how it releases the cartridges or if there is a mechanical connection to the rifle.

When the bullets are in the stripper clip, they sit on a spring loaded follower. They are held in the stripper clip by that black spring steel that obstructs the opening. When the shooter squeezes the spring steel, the spring pivots where it is connected to the cartridge box, and it allows the cartridges to slide out of the opening with the assistance of the spring loaded follower.

This picture gives a better angle of the mechanism.

[gunboat]

OK, got it -- I see now that the piece is spring stock --
Simple but very effective -- The K I S S design school -

[smle-man]

Notice how the BA shooters were using their second finger for the trigger? Same method as Lee Enfield shooters for the mad minute competition.