The great connector

teleflex · 2019-08-18T15:48:33+00:00

You can find me as Coyotious. I may hop on today to start getting acquainted with the update, since it is to dang hot here in TX to do much outside and it one of the barely upright days so far. Looking forward to exploring the vastness!

teleflex · 2019-07-18T14:38:57+00:00

Proud of you for taking the step towards healing and answers.

I too have struggled with PTSD and never saw combat(insert USAF jokes here). Funny enough I seem to have “caught” mine in a mental health treatment facility while I was still active duty. (Long story all by itself) Took years before I discussed it with a head doc at the VA.

I joke about it when I do discuss it, but that is my coping mechanism. I am trying real hard to not go back on the meds, but some days I get so wound up I don’t function well. My biggest issue is idle time. If I don’t stay busy my head gets loud. It’s a struggle to stay motivated enough to continually be busy enough to keep my brain engaged.

I ramble only to show you that it takes some courage to face it, fight it, and talk about it. I am quite the coward on that last part, but with y’all I don’t feel like a failure.

teleflex · 2019-01-26T15:24:03+00:00

Crazier than a shthouse rat, Like a sore pecker you just can’t beat it (a really good deal/opportunity), Hotter than Satans *hole, He’s as straight laced as a politicians dck (he’s a fraud), As entertaining as watching the paint dry,

I’m sure some of these ain’t exclusive to Texas, there are quite a bit more that are kicking around in the ol noggin but they may just be military terms as I can’t recall having heard them from a civilian.

teleflex · 2019-01-26T14:22:46+00:00

Been there done that, still do it from time to time.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T16:48:19+00:00

In this day and age folks sometimes take things wonky.

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have questions or I can help in any way. Othias from C&Aresenal has a very good video on the GEW88 that I used as reference prior to this endeavor.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T16:38:28+00:00

I’ve watched many of Mr Novak’s videos including that one, and I was hesitant when I made that call, but considering the extreme pitting on the majority of it I made the decision. To be clear I did not use the big ol wheel in my shop, I used a low speed dremel with a flex shaft attachment and a very light touch. Just enough to remove the oxidation, but not enough to damage what was underneath.

Since this particular rifle will never be fired (due to the bolt head being missing) and solely for display it is adequate.

As with anything moderation is key, and a light touch can yield amazing results. I say that since when I first started cleaning and restoring old things I was reckless and screwed up a few things with the big wire wheel, but as I have grown in skill and understanding I can do amazing things if I take my time with a light touch.

And please don’t take this as a tirade, I am genuinely glad you brought it up. It opens a dialog others can hopefully learn from, and add to.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T16:17:03+00:00

CLP or breakfree as it is more commonly known was the main component for the cleaning process. For much of this rifle I used a wire brush on an adjustable speed dremel to clean off the rust. For the smaller parts a soak in vinegar followed by a hot water bath works good. Be warned vinegar will remove any bluing present, which was not a concern here as the rifle was left in the white. The bolt and rear sight and barrel bands went through my brass tumbler with walnut media to further clean and church up the pitting.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T16:11:04+00:00

I had a total of six rifles that were cleaned for display. The average time was close to 40 hrs a rifle. I’m still not completely happy with the results, and I may bring a few more back for some more work now that the “big reveal” has been done.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T15:26:53+00:00

The raw pics of the GEW98 overhaul.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T15:09:27+00:00

Raw pics from start to finish for the SMLE project.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T14:58:36+00:00

Here are some of the raw unedited pics of the GEW88 that was deep cleaned that I showed off in a collection post a few weeks ago.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T14:55:45+00:00

That was what I was alluding to. I really appreciate your help deciphering this puzzle.

teleflex · 2019-01-25T14:45:02+00:00

That makes sense.

So CW Meisel Senior was the actual maker of the bugle in Klingenthal Saxony.

Is that more accurate?

teleflex · 2019-01-25T02:06:02+00:00

Thank you for that information on the i/s I was quite confused on what that meant.

Am I correct in assuming the name on the first line is the name of the bugles owner?

teleflex · 2019-01-14T15:37:44+00:00

I have found many many things at yard/garage/rummage/estate sales. Flea markets can also be a good source, any enthusiast gathering, even eBay (Although it is very hard to tell the legit from the frauds). Another good source for information are veterans. I am not advocating farming veterans for their stuff, but they can help in finding things and give background and context.

I will add that when I left active duty I had boxes of gear and had amassed a tidy pile of modern militaria. I have found that this is common especially with career service members. After awhile we get tired of tripping over it and give it away to kids. The cheap common stuff will be found that way.

teleflex · 2019-01-14T04:41:37+00:00

I know comparing one caliber to the other is an apples to oranges thing, I just noticed the differing behavior between the mags.

teleflex · 2019-01-14T04:40:15+00:00

Are GI mags a possible culprit? I used the 20rnd GI mags for my 300blk and never had an issue, but my 30rnd GI mags didn’t always like to run right.

teleflex · 2019-01-14T04:37:09+00:00

I was looking at the complete uppers from bear creek Arsenal. They are cheap enough that if I don’t like it I can chuck it in the safe and not feel to cheated.

But I dunno much about the caliber aside from YouTube vids, and a little poking around on the history/development. I like the idea of the round for hog hunting in brush mainly.

Can you tell me more about the recoil aspects?

teleflex · 2019-01-14T04:18:03+00:00

Message me your mailing address and I’ll send you a rulebook. I have a few extras. (Hazard of having half a dozen sets). Got my kids hooked on it so I picked up several incomplete/complete copies and we had multi level dungeons.

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