Advice for shooting a G43

[samuel990]

Any general advice for shooting one? I found a great deal on a DUV 44. Its mismatched serial numbers, and comes with a shooters kit. Any advise on ammo loads, commercial or hand loaded, or things to watch out for when shooting?

[jonnyc]

First step is the Shooter's Kit. You got that, so now strip the gun and make sure everything fits, works, and is not damaged. Put in a new set of springs. I would avoid Turkish and any other known hot ammo, and I personally only run non-corrosive in my G43.
Shoot a few rounds, watch how far it throws the brass, and the condition of the fired cases.
Enjoy.

[James K]

FWIW, duv was Berliner-Leubecker Maschinen Fabrik, Leubeck plant.

The G.43 is not especially ammunition sensitive; any issue 7.9 ammo or equivalent "8x57JS" should work fine. If the rifle still has the stamped receiver hole cover (the little tab about 1x3 inches), I suggest removing it before firing; those things often get in wrong and are bent up in firing. Note that almost all WWII era ammo (and a lot of post-war) will be corrosive, meaning the rifle must be well cleaned after firing, with special attention to the gas tube and piston.

Jim

[samuel990]

Originally Posted by James K

FWIW, duv was Berliner-Leubecker Maschinen Fabrik, Leubeck plant.

The G.43 is not especially ammunition sensitive; any issue 7.9 ammo or equivalent "8x57JS" should work fine. If the rifle still has the stamped receiver hole cover (the little tab about 1x3 inches), I suggest removing it before firing; those things often get in wrong and are bent up in firing. Note that almost all WWII era ammo (and a lot of post-war) will be corrosive, meaning the rifle must be well cleaned after firing, with special attention to the gas tube and piston.

Jim

Thanks for the help. I was not planning on using corrosive ammo, as it seems like a pain to clean the gas system. The one thing I don't know, is where and what exactly is the stamped receiver hole cover? Any pictures?

[jonnyc]

Also called the "dust cover".

[samuel990]

Wow I feel stupid. Thanks