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« on: March 04, 2009, 09:53:49 PM »
I saw one in Gander Mountain.  A bolt action, detachable-magazine rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm and marked "Australian International Arms."  It had the look of a milsurp refurb but for the life of me I couldn't figure out why Australia would produce a service rifle in a commie caliber.  I went home and googled it.  

The rifles are apparently Lee Enfield actions that are modified to take AK-47 magazines!  The wood is a beautiful blonde teak.  The metal is an interesting gray phosphate finish.  The trigger is sweetness.  The whole Australian thing is pure marketing, as the rifles are apparently made in Viet Nam, although no markings are visible on the gun to that effect.

It is a handy little carbine and I can see a lot of potential there, especially for states where semiautos are over-regulated.  Anyone here have any feedback on the gun in action?
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 10:46:18 PM »
I have always wanted a bolt gun that took "high-cap" mags.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2009, 10:51:11 PM »
  I saw a 22-250 on THR that took modified M14 mags.  Pretty slick.  It was a Savage.  Prairie dogs would learn to fear that rifle if I had it.

  Sounds pretty nifty.  Can you grab us a pic?  Ogre will be all over that.
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2009, 11:00:45 PM »
Quote from: LittleLebowski on March 04, 2009, 10:51:11 PM
  I saw a 22-250 on THR that took modified M14 mags.  Pretty slick.  It was a Savage.  Prairie dogs would learn to fear that rifle if I had it.

  Sounds pretty nifty.  Can you grab us a pic?  Ogre will be all over that.

It's a good thing it was a Savage. The ability to quickly and easily replace barrels would be a necessity on a rifle like that.
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2009, 11:25:38 PM »
Quote from: JesseL on March 04, 2009, 11:00:45 PM
It's a good thing it was a Savage. The ability to quickly and easily replace barrels would be a necessity on a rifle like that.

 I was thinking the same thing.  The barrel would be shot out real quick like methinks Cheesy
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« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 09:52:24 AM »
  Found a pic on the interwebz
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2009, 11:43:29 AM »
Holy heck I want that, any idea of a price?
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« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2009, 11:46:42 AM »
Arnt they quite rare in America due to the cost of importing from Australia to America? Irwin
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« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 12:44:08 PM »
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Holy heck I want that, any idea of a price?

Agreed. What was that going for, Skunk Ape?
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2009, 02:46:11 PM »
  $700 as seen on another forum. 
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 08:09:35 PM »
Quote from: Outbreak on March 05, 2009, 12:44:08 PM
Agreed. What was that going for, Skunk Ape?

I wanna say it was $699.  The package also included a picatinny receiver bridge, some sort of scope, and a raised cheekpiece for the stock.
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« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 11:13:15 PM »
YES! I'd get it

I've been hoping they'd import them....they are new production SMLE's, if I am not mistaken...
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« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2009, 11:58:02 PM »
This thread is full of WIN.  Love these.  LOVE THESE!
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« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2009, 11:59:39 PM »
I found a link to the company website.

http://www.australianinternationalarms.com.au/product.htm
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2009, 12:05:23 AM »
ah man, I'm not usually a bolt action kinda guy, but my heck, I want one!
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« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2009, 12:18:56 AM »
The bolt was very smooth until the very end, where there is some noticeable resistance, probably from the firing pin thingie that sticks out the back.  The trigger was very nice. 
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2009, 12:24:58 AM »
Okay.  How much?
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« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2009, 12:34:38 AM »
Quote from: GeorgeHill on March 06, 2009, 12:24:58 AM
Okay.  How much?

It was either $599 or $699, but I can't recall exactly.  I'm leaning toward the higher figure.
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« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2009, 02:53:46 AM »
Oh! The modern Lee-Enfield company. I knew this all sounded familiar.

The reason the bolt is so easy to work is that it is a cock-on-close design.

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« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2009, 03:19:01 PM »
Quote from: Coronach on March 06, 2009, 02:53:46 AM
The reason the bolt is so easy to work is that it is a cock-on-close design.

Mike

That explains the stiff resistance for the last inch or two while closing it.
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« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2009, 04:16:09 PM »
Sweet gun.  I'd love a highcap bolt gun that used AK mags...

Following that though, It would be cooler still to have a CZ 527 modified to somehow accept highcap mags...

Added thought:  Didn't Remington make a bolt action that used AR mags??
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« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2009, 04:58:55 PM »
Quote from: Buckeye Redneck on March 08, 2009, 04:16:09 PM
Added thought:  Didn't Remington make a bolt action that used AR mags??
Slide action.


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The theory is that the manual of arms is identical to the 870 shotgun so training would be cheaper and easier.
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« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2009, 05:37:00 PM »
Quote from: Beamish on March 08, 2009, 04:58:55 PM
Slide action.


Model 7615 Tactical

The theory is that the manual of arms is identical to the 870 shotgun so training would be cheaper and easier.


That was it.  Thanks!

I need to sell an AR or something and get one of those...
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« Reply #23 on: March 08, 2009, 06:22:07 PM »
Quote from: Buckeye Redneck on March 08, 2009, 05:37:00 PM
I need to sell an AR or something and get one of those...
I always wanted to put a Beta C-Mag on one just for the absurdity of it. 
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« Reply #24 on: March 08, 2009, 06:27:04 PM »
Quote from: Beamish on March 08, 2009, 06:22:07 PM
I always wanted to put a Beta C-Mag on one just for the absurdity of it. 

I think your arm might get tired before ya ran it dry.  Cool

Going down that road, the most annoying thing on my CZ 452 is the tiny little mag.  Even a 10 rnd option would just be awesome.
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