My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler - The Firearms Forum

pawn · 05-22-2008, 05:36 PM

She's an Enfield 2A Ishapore in 308. We will meet for the 1st time via UPS tomorrow

I am confident I will purchase serveral more Mosins (at least) and yes, probably a Mauser as well. Anyhow, this is my 1st as a C&R holder and I am pleased as punch!!!

-pawn

ps: ok to shoot 308 win catridges through this rifle?

Dakota Red 1 · 05-22-2008, 11:26 PM

I have heard it both ways. I load down for mine with 150gr bullets and lighter. Nice old war horses though and a smooth action.

noslolo · 05-30-2008, 01:16 AM

Congrats on your first purchase, I hope you aren't married because as a cruffler the bug is sure to bite you bad!

pawn · 05-30-2008, 06:18 AM

guilty as charged, married and also bitten by the bug to collect

swanshot · 06-03-2008, 08:17 PM

What's a cruffler?

pawn · 06-03-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swanshot

What's a cruffler?

Nickname for a Curios & Relics Federal Firearms License Holder- a collector and shooter of this class of firearms here in the USA.

swanshot · 06-03-2008, 08:51 PM

Yep, ok, we have the same setup except it's state

pawn · 06-13-2008, 06:12 PM

BAD NEWS

Bolt closed on my gunsmith's no-go headspace gauge for 308 win. This rifle is 308 NATO and I think there is a small difference in headspace tolerance....

Did I buy a $180 oversized paperweight

or can corrective action be taken that won't rival the cost of the rifle? It would be wonderful to run some ammo through her but I am a cautious fellow and value my eyes, fingers and face- the way they are now!!

Please advise.

-pawn

Dakota Red 1 · 06-13-2008, 11:05 PM

I finally got some rounds through mine last monday. Commercial and military cases that were handloaded. No problems and the fired cases look fine. Just need to weld about 1/4" on to the front sight because I was printing high on the target above the one I was aiming at.

Don't think it will ever be a tack driver but might eventually get it to shoot "minute of dinner plate".

pawn · 06-20-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawn

BAD NEWS

Bolt closed on my gunsmith's no-go headspace gauge for 308 win. This rifle is 308 NATO and I think there is a small difference in headspace tolerance....

Did I buy a $180 oversized paperweight

or can corrective action be taken that won't rival the cost of the rifle? It would be wonderful to run some ammo through her but I am a cautious fellow and value my eyes, fingers and face- the way they are now!!

Please advise.

-pawn

I would appreciate any comments.

noslolo · 06-22-2008, 02:29 AM

Take it to a gunsmith to be safe!! We only go around once, and you can't rewind the clock.

05-22-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler She's an Enfield 2A Ishapore in 308. We will meet for the 1st time via UPS tomorrow I am confident I will purchase serveral more Mosins (at least) and yes, probably a Mauser as well. Anyhow, this is my 1st as a C&R holder and I am pleased as punch!!! -pawn ps: ok to shoot 308 win catridges through this rifle? Attached Images __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian --> Last edited by pawn; 05-22-2008 at 05:51 PM..

05-22-2008, 11:26 PM	#2
Dakota Red 1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 504	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler I have heard it both ways. I load down for mine with 150gr bullets and lighter. Nice old war horses though and a smooth action. __________________ Warte nur, balde ruhest du auch.

05-30-2008, 01:16 AM	#3
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler Congrats on your first purchase, I hope you aren't married because as a cruffler the bug is sure to bite you bad! __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

05-30-2008, 06:18 AM	#4
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler guilty as charged, married and also bitten by the bug to collect __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

06-03-2008, 08:17 PM	#5
swanshot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth western australia Posts: 1,436	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler What's a cruffler? __________________ If you don't bleed you haven't bin trying

06-03-2008, 08:51 PM	#7
swanshot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth western australia Posts: 1,436	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler Yep, ok, we have the same setup except it's state __________________ If you don't bleed you haven't bin trying

06-13-2008, 06:12 PM	#8
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler BAD NEWS Bolt closed on my gunsmith's no-go headspace gauge for 308 win. This rifle is 308 NATO and I think there is a small difference in headspace tolerance.... Did I buy a $180 oversized paperweight or can corrective action be taken that won't rival the cost of the rifle? It would be wonderful to run some ammo through her but I am a cautious fellow and value my eyes, fingers and face- the way they are now!! Please advise. -pawn __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

06-13-2008, 11:05 PM	#9
Dakota Red 1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 504	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler I finally got some rounds through mine last monday. Commercial and military cases that were handloaded. No problems and the fired cases look fine. Just need to weld about 1/4" on to the front sight because I was printing high on the target above the one I was aiming at. Don't think it will ever be a tack driver but might eventually get it to shoot "minute of dinner plate". __________________ Warte nur, balde ruhest du auch.

06-22-2008, 02:29 AM	#11
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: My 1st Purchase as a Cruffler Take it to a gunsmith to be safe!! We only go around once, and you can't rewind the clock. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"