I also have a new baby due in early Feb so can't do this one. Sorry

Put me down for German please

I'm with you on getting the basics together first Gadge but I'd like to know what I should be buying as an "ideal". I have a pair of hi-top ...

Sign me up please.

Just found this on ebay - a "no gunsmith" mount for a K98

This is all useful stuff - thanks chaps. The scope mountings do seem to be the main stumbling block here, hard to find and eye-wateringly expensive.....

I'll have one mate

Put me down for No 2 Commando matey.

Shouting orders is a must. It adds to the atmosphere on the day and it's not like anyone's getting court-martialled for not doing what you say. I'd ...

OK so unless I want to sweat like Fred West's paperboy then parkas are out.

I've seen archive pics of WWII US troops wearing what look like skydiver goggles. Presumably modern skydiving goggles don't conform to the appropriate...

Is there much chance of getting a hit between eye and lens with the "glasses" type protection?