I own a .22 bolt action rifle and a WWII Japanese Arisaka (have 20 rounds for it too!
), but there are too many more to name in my house. Those are just the two I own.
Have you ever shot the Arisaka (and is it a Type 38 or Type 99?)
Last weekend I completed my collection of primary WW2 Main Rifles (started 20 years ago) of both the Axis and Allies. My prerequisites were for the rifle to be un-butchered, all stamps complete (took along time to get the 98K with Waffenmat unmutilated).
Anyway, at a gunshow last weekend I found my Type 38 Arisaka with the Imperial Chrysanthemum still present. It is a late 44 Korukowa Arsenal build and what a piece of JUNK! You can really tell how bad Japan had it at the closing stages of the war. The metal is horribile, the wood is second rate, etc.
I understand that the action is supposed to be very strong but, I am afraid to shoot it. Hornaday makes the 6.5mm Jap and its not that expensive at about 25 per box of 20. I ordered a few boxes but, don't know if I have the balls to shoot it.
How was shooting yours (if you shot it)?
Thanks in advance,