What else?

[Latigo]

If there's anything about Swiss rifles you'd like to see on the CalGuns k31 thread, plpease post it here. I do have more to add, but maybe I'm forgetting something?

[Blitzburgh]

How about a recommended reading list?

I was actually going to ask you for advice on where to start reading about the history, etc., and you've beaten me to the punch

[Latigo]

Ok. I'll get that today. Dad has a number of the best in the armoury.

[chknlyps2]

Thanks for that sticky! I have been going to your forum as a lurker to get info and load data from time to time. I think it is great you took the time to to do this here and I look forward to any other info you add!

I might have missed it but do you have any load data for Varget powder? I have been using 39 to 43.5 grains under a 147 gr fmj with good results. The lighter loads have been for my kids.

[OpenSightsOnly]

If there's anything about Swiss rifles you'd like to see on the CalGuns k31 thread, plpease post it here. I do have more to add, but maybe I'm forgetting something?

Thanks for doing this really appreciate it

More importantly, I'm sure that the two recent "converts" will stop talking for a day or so . . .

Just a thought, what about the how-to on preserving/maintaining the walnut stock versus a beech stock. I seem to recall a bunch of archived post about this topic like how they did it at Waffenfabrik or the cantonal arsenals.

Oh yeah, have used waffenfett as a lube for my AR's BCG. Works as good as CLP, ATF, and synthetic motor oil.

[Pete1979]

Where to buy one in Kalifornia...

[Pete1979]

Are the K-11 and early Swiss rifles worth looking into? I have read that they are not as strong as the K-31.

Shot a friend's K-31 and was impressed, I think I should have one. Just posted in the WTB section.

[oftenindeed]

Thanks for doing this! Are there pics of the spacers mentioned in the accurizing section? Also, I own some Lee collet dies and was contemplating reloading soon with them. Guess I'll have to look at the safety issues surrounding those more in depth. Thanks again for all the continued info.

[Eddie1965]

Accessories? I know you covered bayonets, but could you post pictures and info, if you have them, of chargers, bayonet frogs, pouches, etc.?

[Latigo]

Thanks for that sticky! I have been going to your forum as a lurker to get info and load data from time to time. I think it is great you took the time to to do this here and I look forward to any other info you add!

I might have missed it but do you have any load data for Varget powder? I have been using 39 to 43.5 grains under a 147 gr fmj with good results. The lighter loads have been for my kids.

I'm sorry CL, but the only load data testing for an waful lot of years with projectiles that are close to the GP11 in weight, but I think I can find what you need anyway.

[Latigo]

OSO, I'll put a post int there about stock care and actual original rennovation today sometime.

Pete, I'm sorry but I know next to nothing about California importers.
96/11s' 1911srs and k11, are definitely woth looking into. The 96/11 and 1911 typically will outshoot a k31 simply because of the longer sight radius.
The k11 is the sweetest handling little rifle you'll find. Not quite as accurate as the k31, but still excellent accuracy.

Oftenindeed, I'l post photos of the spacers today and how you can make them yourself. The ones here are made specifically for the rifles and have the exact I/D and O/D along with the varying thicknesses. There's nothing unsafe with the Lee dies at all. Its just that there have been some that didn't seem to be correctly sizing the case, but that was also some years back. Most likely it's been corrected by now.

I'll provide a link to the right place to order bayonettes, frogs and all other things Swiss Militaria. I have the perfect place to contact.

[SKSer45]

mmm how about a link to get free ammo Latigo? har har!

[Latigo]

Suire thing! I know where it is, but you'll have to make the free pickup well armed.
I'll be back later. Its inventory time this morning.

[SKSer45]

lol sweet! ok there is one thing do you have ballistics charts or graphs on the GP-11? be interesting to see that.

[OpenSightsOnly]

Where to buy one in Kalifornia...

Call Ammo Brothers . . .