First-Person K31 Operator: Murtenschiessen 2019 FPS with Bloke and Chap

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So back in 2016, Bloke filmed the Murtenschiessen in early-BotR quality, with the history of the Battle of Murten 1476: • Murtenschiessen 2016
This year, both Bloke and Chap were invited to shoot by the Société de Tir de la Ville de Fribourg, one of the oldest shooting clubs in Switzerland, founded in 1493, so only a few years after the Battle of Murten itself. Have a look at their website here: www.tir-fribour...
Having filmed it once already, they decided to show the event from the shooter's perspective, with headcams. A bit FPS game style, but ending up looking down on the rifles rather more!
And since we're on a back-to-the-roots primitive shooting roll at the moment, we shot with unmodified K31's. Well, Bloke "cheated" with a fine elevation corrector with a guesstimated setting between 200m and 300m cos his front sight is too sizes too long...
Thanks to Thierry for inviting us, and to Anna for operating the handheld camera while we shot!
Come to our competition on 2 November 2019! • BotR Bolt Action Chall...
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[@BlokeontheRange]

If you've got specific questions, check they're not already answered in the earlier vid here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mobIp2WQeNKkh5Y We didn't want to go over ground already covered more than necessary.

[@blue_ridge_shooting7668]

Am I the only one blown away by the participation of kids in this event? Yes, I'm American and we have alot of guns but as a culture guns tend to be a divisive subject now. We hardly ever come together as a community for something like this. This was awesome to watch! Swiss culture is pretty cool.

[@3isr3g3n]

It's very much a tradition. Switzerland doesn't do war so we "win wars at the shooting range", as the joke goes here. We have many associations for old fashioned cultural things like knitting, traditional folk dances, hunting and "sport" shooting. I mean we still have mandatory conscription nowadays, the principle of "everybody oughta know how to shoot" is still alive today, alt least to some part.

[@myparceltape1169]

I was initially surprised by speed, eagerness and actual presence of child waiters at a feast. But it was a family affair for 2 or 3 hundred people.

[@metalunic]

The interesting thing about Murten shooting is that you never know beforehand what the target will look like. Every year there is a different shape of a loophole inspired by the old city wall. As a young shooter you can take part from the age of 16. Usually not with a carbine, but rather with the Assault Rifle 90. Mood guaranteed :-) At some point I want to go there with my K11. With the assault rifle 57 and the assault rifle 90, I took part in the Murten shooting several times. It is very adventurous depending on the lying position!

[@stephenfabina726]

Americans: neuter .30-06 because of safety ranges The Swiss:

[@SootHead]

Say what?

[@stjairni2246]

With regards to the 30 o six not only was it due to the range limitations but as well as the gas system in regards to the latter M one. The original loads that were fired out of the 03 and pattern 14 were significantly more powerful. Yet would likely damage the operating rod in the M1. Curious to know the M1 charge seems to work well consistently without damage or failure in the early receivers of the 03 which have drawn scrutiny over the years. If you happen to have a second generation 03 with proper heat treating techniques guaranteed or pattern 14 variant please shoot 06 rounds and explore the capability of the cartridge. Sincerely yours.

[@SootHead]

@@stjairni2246 OK, that explains what they were talking about in that very cryptic message. But isn't that message a no sequitur to the subject and conversation.... or did I miss something? Not being critical, just trying to understand.

[@stjairni2246]

Jim, I Thought I would shed some light on the vague comment from the Swiss.

[@SootHead]

@@stjairni2246 Which I appreciate!

[@CHmale81]

... and for the french speakers the same thing... Nice inside joke And great work as always Guys

[@BlokeontheRange]

Thanks!

[@BlokeontheRange]

It's a very cross-cultural reference - a WW1 Belgian army joke (or not...) Orders given in French by an officer, who then says "Et pour les flamands, la même chose".

[@CHmale81]

@@BlokeontheRange Somhow a learned this as thing during my Service in the swiss Army

[@BlokeontheRange]

I can imagine!

[@alanjs1]

With regards to painting bullets to identify impacts. Felt tip pens works great. They have the advantage of being dry and not leaving crud in the barrel. You can even use different colours or stripes. I use felt tip pens if I'm doing a ladder test.

[@georgerobinson805]

I was wondering the same thing, Im going to try some dykem blue and see what happens

[@alanjs1]

@@georgerobinson805 felt tip pens work great and come in all the colours needed for different loads.

[@MASSspec1990]

I have got to say, I love the sound of massed rifle fire!

[@henrynelson11]

The 1st person view is a welcomed addition!

[@SgtKOnyx]

Your "stomping grounds" are very beautiful

[@lail118]

It's like the Appleseed project for the Swiss. It is good to see the tradition of marksmanship continues.

[@howardfoster2233]

OK, I’m a year late, but the guy to the left with that oh-so-cool Diopter sight has the advantage.

[@nicholaspatton5590]

I have not seen or heard so many rifles shooting at once, beautiful.

[@yop_cholo]

I say, that is a really nice early start to the day. :)

[@garyneilson1833]

I did enjoy the shooter's eye view, hoping you'll do some more of these in the future

[@Voelund]

Lipstick on your bullets told the tale on you Lipstick on your bullets said your aim was true...... After Connie Francis

[@nilsherloff-petersen249]

Beautiful tradition and all good clean fun! I shoot my K31 at an indoor 100m range in Belgium, albeit with a 2-7x32 Vortex scout scope, quelle horreur!

[@chezach22]

Such a amazing video cheers guys!

[@budslinger6877]

Enjoyed this

[@wrxs1781]

Well done lads.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Jeepers....that did look lile some tuff target aquisition ...down hill...swish of grey...all you needed was a stiff breeze.

[@Folma7]

It did look like a load of fun.

[@JohnCBobcat]

I'm just here enjoying The Chap's T-shirt in the epilogue bit. That's a pretty obscure geographical place.

[@thebotrchap]

Andrew E. I have no idea where it is, I bought the T-shirt in Australia 😂

[@juststeve5542]

Bloke and Chap both showing summer plumage, having moulted the winter chin-warming coat. Just done the same myself lads... Eating ice cream is so much easier now.

[@johnstacy7902]

Id helps to hide a double chin

[@pdalko]

Nice shooting range.👍

[@martinez206045]

Now that is one inventive way to send both kisses and lead down range :)))))

[@DRNewcomb]

I'm amazed to see houses behind the targets. The Swiss must have a lot of confidence in their target shooters to not be concerned about a negligent overshoot. Next time try painting some prussian blue on the bullet, see how it works.

[@m2hmghb]

It looks like the valley they're shooting into is kind of U shaped. Looks like there is a berm between the targets and the houses.

[@wizziam116]

I was there as a spectator in 2014. I would love to shoot it sometime. Oh to live in a civilised country. I love to visit there, especially Guntelsey in Thun.

[@thebotrchap]

Liam Crawford Join us on 2nd November then 😊

[@iamsean92]

chap wasn't ready

[@bounty157]

Did you actually put 'pubg' as a keyword ? ^^ Anyway, great video as always !

[@BlokeontheRange]

Thanks - Damn right I did :p :D Clickbait and targeted metadata FTW :D

[@SgtKOnyx]

@@BlokeontheRange Coulda put "fortnight" too lol

[@arty7926]

Love it.

[@Robotack1]

Hi bloke... Great video. Question ... I've been offered a K31 in fabulous condition, but with a mismatched bolt. I'm getting conflicting opinions as to whether this is normal. Is there potential for headspace issues / should I run a mile? Thanks in advance

[@violentsage1867]

I appreciate the Monty python intermission

[@beefcakes27]

Full lipstick jacketed rounds? The kiss of death...

[@glockerbob]

That was awesome... Wish I could have been a part of it.

[@lguerrero007]

Now maybe its just me or did it bother anyone else that there were homes past where they are shooting?

[@thebotrchap]

Perfectly normal here in Switzerland.

[@Oldf0x]

A shaven Chap (Shap?) and a man wearing a saucepan... * chortle *

[@thebotrchap]

OldFox Beard is once again present and correct, although it seems quite a bit greyer than before the shave...

[@Oldf0x]

@@thebotrchap Good show!

[@31boudu]

ca defouraille!

[@robertsmith4681]

Does the application of lipstick to the projectiles do anything in terms of fouling and making things harder to clean ?

[@BlokeontheRange]

Nope. Not at all.

[@Kappi1997]

Is that a 3M Peltor ProTac3 ear muff? I was thinking about it because i have really sensitive ears but I'm afraid it will conflict with aiming down sight because they are huge. Do you like them?

[@BlokeontheRange]

They're the equivalent from the hardware store. They're fine.

[@krossF]

is this type of shooting the main shooting culture in switzerland? Ive never seen such an event. out of curiosity what do the swiss think of our 2/3 gun sport shooting events?

[@thebotrchap]

superswaglord1945 In short, yes. Mostly at 300m but shorter distance commemorative events often happen like this out in someone’s field. 2-3 gun events are not that common, I couldn’t say what their “opinion” is, the practical shooting community is very very small.

[@krossF]

@@thebotrchap interesting, thank you!

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

Do they not apply event stickers to long guns anymore?

[@BlokeontheRange]

They never did for small events like this cos there is no check

[@paulwiggins183]

Is there any way to purchase the Swiss bullet for reloading? Hmm.

[@BlokeontheRange]

No.

[@paulwiggins183]

@@BlokeontheRange I didn't think so.

[@JimSkelding]

Nice turnout for the event. How many total shooters participated?

[@JimSkelding]

Looks like 60 targets, so 120 shooters per relay?

[@JimSkelding]

Ahhh, I see from the previous video there's around 1,350 shooters. Excellent!

[@BlokeontheRange]

1270 this time iirc

[@blancsteve4819]

How much difficulty did the camera add ?

[@BlokeontheRange]

None at all. Didn't even think about it.

[@prepsho5007]

no way... I can not believe. houses in background. I can not believe. wow.. people over there watching as bullet flighing in almost they direction and drinking tea?

[@BlokeontheRange]

The village is evacuated for the couple of hours a year this takes.

[@ratscoot]

Prep Sho They were drinking schnapps (Liquor), not tea.

[@bowencreer3922]

Is it hard to tell which target is yours?

[@thebotrchap]

Bowen Creer At a glance yes but not once you’re in position and focused. We had it easy though since we had an end marker right next to ours.

[@BlokeontheRange]

Yup. And once you've got your natural alignment, you shouldn't need to think about it any more cos the rifle will come back up on the right target. In theory at least...

[@boba9253]

You need a ladies garden club to participate in the reenactment. 😉

[@betaich]

Until what age do people count as junior?

[@Haaraff]

Until age 20

[@betaich]

@@Haaraff Thanks

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Bloke and subscribers. I have an opportunity to purchase a near perfect 1911 or an average condition K31. What to do?🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BlokeontheRange]

whichever floats your boat more.

[@marcothommen2484]

At Grandson (no, not your kid's boy.....) his goods, at Murten his courage (Mut) and at Nancy... (noooo! not the former US First Lady!) his blood......

[@JenniferinIllinois]

"Dress up like idiots" - the reason I watch. Hehehe...

[@charleshaynes815]

Too bad on your challenge shoot. I’ll be visiting my in-laws at the Bodensee from the 19th till the 26th and can’t move the booking. Maybe next time.

[@weberjack5483]

The south'ing 🎯 oil on the end tont miss Fantant with Win

[@johnstacy7902]

How much does a "Shooter" grade K31 go for over there? I paid $500 couple years ago for mine...thanks

[@BlokeontheRange]

In a shop, about $150. From an individual, $50 to $100.

[@johnstacy7902]

Great Googly Moogly that's cheep!!! The magazines from the factory sell for $100 here in the states. When I over near Zurich a couple of years ago I swaped a Leopold VX1 for a couple and took them back in my luggage. Lovely town, we were having a drink at bar on our anniversary and the DJ asked us if he could play a song for us and I said, Meine Frau mag beide Arten von Musik, Country und Western

[@henrykrinkle1576]

@@johnstacy7902 They're $800+ here in Canada when they're available. G11 and K11 are more reasonable around $600. How long will surplus GP11 be available?

[@johnstacy7902]

@@henrykrinkle1576 your up late. I guess as long as the tooling is in good working order. I believe the swiss Military still uses it in tanks and of course sport shooters. I saw a Blaster R8 in that round.

[@briankerr4512]

Defently not a 0 horizon range .

[@maru7694]

Hello très intéressant. Connaissez-vous le tir historiques de FINGES / PFYNSICHISSEN www.pfynschissen.ch qui a lieu le week-ends de Pentecôte. ? Encore merci pour vos vidéos techniquement très instructives. 👍👍

[@wesgray5648]

You're so busted! 5:10

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

Hes checking out a guy.

[@SlackerChief]

lipstick that's interesting

[@olecanole8596]

Kind of a strange arrangement to me. Appears to be well populated down range.

[@thebotrchap]

ole canole Standard for these shoots in the wilderness. There is no-one down range once guns are pointing down range.

[@tedhodge4830]

Ah fuck, that intermission. Yes, you're English. In a good way.

[@BlokeontheRange]

Name the film I robbed it from 😂

[@jeremypnet]

@@BlokeontheRange Holy Grail obvs.

[@tedhodge4830]

@@jeremypnet Nobody expected that!

[@FortuneZer0]

You paint the entire bullet? What savagery is this? One should only lipstick the part that definetly wont make contact with the barrel. Anyways we all do approve of the use of child labour at such events.

[@BlokeontheRange]

It's just wax / grease 😊 like they used to put on GP11 systematically