K31 with Diopters

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In this video, our special guest Remington Little and Eric have a little friendly shoot-off with a K31 equipped with a set of original Swiss 300m diopter sights. These sights were used mainly for competition shooting and are highly collectible. We discovered that this rifle could use a bit of bedding and some stock work to allow the barrel to free float, so expect a separate video on that subject as well as another range trip to test the accuracy improvements. Stay tuned, much more on the way.
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[@DOA220]

That isn't thunder... It's Barry shooting a revolver in heaven.

[@garretthudgel]

john panoulias whos barry

[@reloadeverything8695]

garrett hudgel Barry isthe short bearded guy in gun gripes and shot gun lost arts vids he passed away he was an integral part of moss pawn and iv8888 KZbin history good guy and funny

[@reloadeverything8695]

ピーター your a douchenozzle dude lol

[@BeltFedGlizzy-]

ピーター TF is your problem

[@laggymclaggylag5882]

Cut shells.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

Did Eric just say "meme." How do you do, my fellow kids?

[@BestWeedVideos]

Rolling around the floor laughing and trying to start breathing again

[@davidst4679]

*opens white monster*

[@pdalia]

Great vid , here in Uruguay 🇺🇾 the Swiss shooting society uses them, and I know a few people who shot them and told me they are superb match rifles . The level of beauty of this rifle with the diopter sights increases at a 100% I think . Cheers

[@jaegersuisse]

We have one for sale if the need one and have an import licence.

[@saisandoval]

Remi shot very well. Better than most adults. Great shooting Remington!! No excuses given, just great results!!

[@TheNatestEver]

K31's are so amazing! Love mine

[@tyrian666]

Im swiss and im thinking abojt joining a shooting club (sorry if thats the wrong word non native self taught english speaker here the word is "schützen-verein") and am gonna by a fully customized k31 rifle cause you dont need a license to buy and own these you just gotta have them registered

[@Billo1281]

This is why I now own 3 K31's, 1 K11, and 1 K11 long rifle. These rifles are magnificent shooters.

[@regsparkes6507]

Great shooting Remington,...and that you like this K31 shows that you've got good judgement too. This is one of my favorite military surplus rifles, mainly because of the accuracy we can get with it. Good video too Eric, Good job!

[@drmaudio]

That kid may be the best shooting "Remington" that has been produced in a while ;)

[@campbell0162]

Love to see teenagers shoot, it makes me feel good because I'm a teenager myself and love guns ;P And yes please do more of these videos, it really sets a good example to other young shooters! Great job IV8888

[@alaskanbas6507]

And have you shot before?

[@campbell0162]

Bastiaan Leenheer Yes I have, and I do on a regular basis with my father's deer rifle in 30-30

[@alaskanbas6507]

Nice. I shoot air rifle at 10 meters, standing. It's the only branch of shooting (along with 10m pistol) that is practiced nearby.

[@That_NJ_guy]

TheOutdoorGuy I'm 19 now and I'm getting a k31. :) it's not my first rifle but my second one. Lol. First rifle is always an ar-15 or ak-47/74. I got an ar-15 to bad I live in NJ so a lot of restrictions but not for old military surplus.

[@campbell0162]

Miguel Hernandez Well in Canada where I live, AK 47 rifles are prohibited by the RCMP and ARs are highly regulated, by requirements for registration and your only allowed to discharge them at a government syrtified shooting facility... We are allowed black rifles for shooting or hunting on private land, just not ars or Aks, but we are allowed vz 58, svt 40s for private shooting or hunting, just not aks. We are allowed handguns which I shoot most of the time but then again range only. Also we have 5 round limits for center-fire semi auto rifles or shotguns, 10 round for handguns, and unlimited for any rimfire rifle or manually operated rifle or shotgun . Stupid but one day it will change when we get a conservative prime minister

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

Way to go Remington. Stay the course. You are going places .

[@Aeneas911]

K31 shouldermassage device

[@king_kiff3969]

Remington. What a great name

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

I put 5 rounds almost in the same goddamn hole at 100 yards with mine. I was speechless. It's the most stupidly accurate weapon I've ever fired.

[@playcss1992]

ofc... swiss made. What u expect?!

[@diplexnormal3353]

Honestly, it truly is. I honestly wish that they still made new rifles to this day because they really do replace the bolt action in a way. The Mauser 98 is the perfect bolt action just like how the Swiss K11/K31 is the perfect straight pull action, I honestly couldn’t ask for more.

[@symmetrytanner5156]

K31 is awesome. You and Remington are shooting straight but in this video the rifle appears bowed is it the stock or maybe just an optical illusion with the camera?

[@reloadeverything8695]

Symmetry Tanner lol it's the stock shape it tapers

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

the stock is thicker on the top and slowly tapers down a touch (gets thinner) until the first barrel band. its how they all pretty much are

[@WatchingYou2ube]

Yeah I know right? But yeah it is just the frame of the rifle

[@TheMrWillje]

What a great kid. Polite, kind, enthusiastic, smart, and seems really interested in firearms.

[@dandel351]

That thunder and lightning was epic! Oh the shooting was nice too!!

[@tomah4wk476]

Great shooting from Remington, and great excuses from Eric!

[@jontuck9813]

Also I love to see a young man like Remington following rule #3 and keeping his booger hook out of the trigger guard until his sights are on the target and he has made the decision to fire the weapon. Great job with safety guys!

[@corporalpunishment1133]

I've shot a k31 but with reproduction diopter sights and it's buy far the most accurate military rifle I've shot. I was shooting hand loads i made for him because 7.5 Swiss is impossible to get in Australia.

[@markhawkins6276]

Hey Eric, don't get upset because you were outshot by a teenager on his first try with one of your favorite rifles (LOL). Great video. Keep up the good work! Love the channel and you working with youth.

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

Remington is a genuine badass

[@StormAngelWolf]

He is handling his breath and body shakes good. Love that ring !

[@gotdrift8]

Solid young man, I'm sure his dad is proud

[@ElvisVikic]

With a name like Remington, I'm sure he approves.

[@jimvandemoter6961]

You've had Remington on before and, like the last time I'm very impressed with him. He seems like a genuinely good kid. Plus he shoots great. Also, that K31, I WANT ONE!!! That is one of the coolist rifles out there. Another great video guys, thanks.

[@VxNemesis]

Eric, if you want a diopter I can send you one from switzerland, you want the standard W+F one ? With a ring or a post in front?

[@Slinkman2021]

Shooting in a thunderstorm is soo metal

[@MrGoodSkills]

Awesome! It was considered the most accurate carbine during WWII.

[@fredfreedom2446]

I love my diopters on my K31 - brings the group size waaaay down.

[@evanalessi7837]

Good for you I'm glad you get young people involved in history of firearms.

[@xavierisrael3320]

That young man is a wicked shot. I'd love to see more of him on this channel

[@stepjohn100]

I own an older model 1911 Schmidt-Rubin rifle. The 7.5 Swiss round invented by Col. Eduard Rubin is an excellent round. Rubin was the inventor of the full metal jacketed bullet. This superb straight-pull bolt action rifle and the 7.6 round were great accomplishments for a small nation such as Switzerland.

[@MrConspark]

Nice set up on a great rifle, enjoy guys. I love the way the K31 chucks the empty case well away 😍

[@Bobbymaccys]

What about doing a young shooter orientated video? About what it's like to be a young shooter. Great video, actually really enjoyed watching Remington in this

[@AryDontSurf]

My friend Garth always told me that thunder rolls.

[@stephenbrunner482]

Thanks for bringing back the tried and true milsurps! I love them and how I got interested n shooting to begin with.

[@WyzDat]

I've been a subscriber for a long time, and have watch the majority of your vids, but this is easily my favourite. ... "Role model win" dude. Big thumbs up

[@Jesses001]

If you are looking for an absurdly accurate surplus rifle, not much can beat a K31. There is a reason they are still very popular for target shooting.

[@rdunnam100]

Yes, please do the accurizing video for the K31, would love to see your tips!

[@LaGuardiaSuiza]

DAMN - what a shooter. I am totally blown away but this young shooter's skills

[@jontuck9813]

I would love to see that accurising of the K31 video! Please do it soon!

[@brendonhunt668]

That thunder + k31 report was magical

[@jonathanallen9596]

KIds living my dream. I participated in the youth high powered matches from 12-16 yr old. Was ranked 7th in the State of FL back in 92. It got too expensive and I kinda went in a bad direction for a little while.

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

Keep up with the Young Guns type videos!! We need more to get the younger generations involved! So that even when mom & dad aren't pro gun they can have somewhere to go to to learn and learn the CORRECT way! If not, they will learn the wrong way from friends, television and movies! I would like to see a full channel devoted to the youth shooters! Maybe IV8888 could start a sister channel hosted by Remington!

[@AZHighDesert2]

Impressive young man 👍🏼

[@lutascheier]

Although a very precise gun, many shooters report flyers when the gun gets hot and the wood starts to work. Modern sniper style or hunting aftermarket stocks are an option. One thing to consider though is, that in 1946 beginning with the serial number 868901, the stock material was changed from walnut to beech. Walnut of course beeing the one with less flexing of the wood. So if you want to keep it original, look for that.

[@graycue]

I had something I needed to do but could not stop watching this awesome video, entertaining and informative, thanks.......

[@M.H.V]

A nice ambiance thunder and a beautiful shot area, the K31 and Gp11 excellent duo, although the weapon Reset is made personal to everyone, the K31 can also use another shooter to zeroin the same. Even ammunition is personal. Not everyone can perform the same every amunition, very accuratly Just iron sight, but with diopter sight bein very very accuratly, this gun is uniqe, K31 and gp11 married once upon a time switzerland 🤫 nice shoots all, thank you vids 👍

[@stewknoles4790]

It's great to see teens get into shooting. We need to pass it on. My son is into almost as big as I am. The Swiss K 31 is an excellent rifle. Love mine. It appears yours has the beech wood. I have one with a beech stock. Great rifles.

[@KevWilOG]

I need that sighting system on my K31!

[@bricep9010]

Watches and triggers! Swiss workmanship.

[@WatchingYou2ube]

LOL you got so salty trying to hit that gopher! Also good shooting Remington

[@chasebh89]

K31s get all the love while poor old 1911s get overshadowed ;-;

[@levinlevinallday]

just put swiss diopters on my k31. looking forward to seeing how it does. sight picture is awesome

[@Max_Bond_]

He was waiting for the thunder to place his shots lol

[@nlpanther75]

Love watching ya'll shooting, really like the 7.5 Swiss, I have one, But I don't think I would have been shooting during that thunderstorm, especially that close to the trees!!! good way to end your shooting days!!!!!

[@glockerbob]

Awesome vidja friend. I have wanted one of those since I was a kid. And to have one with that sight would be a dream.

[@amandamyers5169]

Great video Eric. I'll tell ya. That kid is a hell of a shot. Damn good shot. Wish I could shoot like this...

[@Adam.whitney]

You guys have always loved your k31

[@nathancombs11]

I just took my k31 to the range I was shooting 100 yards open sights ppu 174 soft point, I was hitting EVERY thing and I got a bit bord lol

[@rednecksniper4715]

Can't wait til November got a vintage rifle charity match

[@rx323bug]

Thanks a bunch Eric... you just added a few new excuses to the arsenal for when I'm not shooting so well ;)

[@larskunoandersen282]

wonderful kid and man he can shoot.

[@masoncooper418]

Love you guys you first people I check with before I buy a gun plus you guys got me in restoring old guns just got my first martini henry 350$ untouched

[@JohnW1711stock]

Most WW2 vets were 17 to 19 years old when they served. My dad was 18, in 1944, when he went to bootcamp.

[@thefreedomwarrior]

You gun vid style is one of my favorite.

[@elsenermarcel2745]

Tough yong man, shooting K31 in a t-shirt! Nice video. Greetings from Switzerland

[@rayjackson1952]

I was happy to see, my last time at the range, a guy with his two pre-teen daughters, armed with pink and purple singe shot .22s. This is not uncommon where I live.

[@muzzleflash7056]

Eric, I'm no one special; but I'd love to come down to your range and do some fun long range shooting. I'm willing to fly, drive or whatever. I'm 32, and been shooting since I could stand. I hope you see this comment. I wish I knew I way to get ahold of you more personally

[@natevisna5420]

Excellent shooting young man

[@weedXD38]

What's going on always nice to see the youngons shooting!!! CARRY ON!!! :-) :-)

[@basgroupllc]

Awesome video, I want one! "If it ain't raining, we ain't training!"

[@davedavision5367]

Never has so much GP11 been wasted by a grown ass man LOL

[@mackenzieross1837]

I admittedly have gotten into milsurp because Eric. He is my hero

[@yourmom1302]

That first shot at 300 would have taken a rabbit easley. That was truly impressive

[@ohmygoditsyomamma]

I got an NRA ad. Watched the whole thing

[@michaelforker6618]

Doom Guy me to

[@masonhaggerty186]

I really need to get some diopters seems like a great investment

[@maledetto1221]

i have a 1946 k31 with the original diopters, it's a beatiful gun and very cheap for the accuracy it gets btw i'm a europian teenager too

[@Motoboo_Marine]

Those diopters are expensive as hell, man. More often than not they cost more than the rifle

[@That_NJ_guy]

1113stve the rifle is getting expensive in 10 years the price has gotten from $99 to +$500. I'm buying one before it becomes like the M1. The sights are about +$400 which is pretty expensive but you got to understand they made half a million rifles and from those how much had special sights or scopes. Not much. If you want the scoped k31 (it's different from these sights) it's +$2000 easy.

[@chzzyg2698]

I still haven't spotted one anywhere. I'm starting to wonder if I need to drive out to the middle of nowhere to find these old rifles.

[@That_NJ_guy]

Joel Thorsén sorry but I like k-31s a lot so I'll continue to buy them. I blame the Swiss for making a hell of a rifle. Right now I'm broke but once I have so money again I might buy another k-31 or get a k-11. K-11s are favored more and are rarer but extra parts and extra magazines for the k-11 are are so expensive. I love the history of the swiss straight pulls. Also I'm not fat nor dumb, only thing you got right was the American part. Edit: The US will have a company around 2018 that will make parts to keep these rifles alive.

[@Billo1281]

Joel Thorsén My skinny American self has 3 K31's, 1 K11, and 1 K11 Long Rifle. Thank you Mr. Swiss! Love what your forefathers did for us!

[@That_NJ_guy]

chzzyg269 Only place I found them was online on private sale websites and forums sometimes they get imported but that's rare now. Most people who want to sell firearms online want to do it face to face but you can get lucky sometimes when someone wants to really sell their firearms so they will ship it by FFL. I live in NJ and got mine for Utah. Also a tip when buying online by private sale be very careful who you trust and try to get the most pictures you can of the rifle. A lot of scammer on the web.

[@dgficklin8830]

Good to see a plug for the CMP's vintage rifle matches. The K31 is used for more gold medals than any other vintage rifle in the category. Unfortunately the diopter match sights are not legal in CMP vintage rifle. With all the other advantages of accuracy, trigger, speed of the straight pull, and box magazine, the standard sights don't hold it back at all.

[@glock17games]

Put tension on the sling, it will put some tension on the barrel that way. So pretty much try shooting it prone, and use the sling as shooting sling.

[@trenvan5546]

glock17games it's on a rest.. don't worry about the sling

[@glock17games]

those rifles where designed with having some fore end tension on the first barrel band. basicly a shooter using the sling as a shooting sling accomplishes that

[@pokeysmith1]

I'm also a proud owner of the K-31 and enjoy target shooting at 300 yards with my handloads. Love to find an area where I could farther than 300 yards.

[@de.5066]

This had the best ad I've ever saw NRA tell em son

[@NAP51DMustang]

Got to shoot my K31 for the first time Sunday, the shoulder message is real. Also near sighted eyes with tangent sights isn't fun, need to find some money's for diopters.

[@mentugo]

I have the K31 and the Diopter - but I need somebody helping me adjusting the Diopter - I love this weapon!

[@ramonmathieu7541]

Have you mounted it yourself? If not it should be pretty much zeroed on 300m with standard issue GP11. Then just fine tune it with the adjustment knobs on range. 1 click is 1/4 MOA

[@powerram92]

this kid is like "wtf are you taking about lol"

[@j0ey96]

kinda self fulfilling to name your child Remington

[@joemenendez7623]

I wish more teenagers were like him

[@jacobgebman4666]

Joe Menendez I'm 19 and I'm starting strong on my collection! got a couple 12 gauge shotguns, a few. 22 rifles, a .30-06 , and an AR. I think my next rifle will be an m1 carbine or a Henry 45-70.

[@Sreven199]

jacob gebman a tip on that M1 if you chose to buy it... Be very very wary about reproductions. A lot have been proven to be unreliable or just plain low quality. If you can, find a WW2/Korea bring back for like 700.

[@kennethhigdon1159]

jacob gebman get yourself a Finn

[@thunderring8056]

I'm 14 and I'm getting my PAL soon (I'm Canadian)

[@thunderring8056]

I don't know what I want as a first gun, probably an SKS or a German sports guns STG 44

[@joejackson4202]

Yes, more kids shooting. Put them in the spotlight Eric.

[@thehopelessmechanic6370]

4:00 when your with your friends and your dad try to act cool around you friends

[@Redhawk44cal]

Shooter on the storm! into this world we're born! lets see who gets that.

[@Redhawk44cal]

Anyway the wind blows Scaramouche!

[@jimvandemoter6961]

Ferguson, the good stuff never goes away.

[@theevillekid8118]

Redhawk44cal oh god that song... Reminds me of the good old days of Need For Speed Underground 2...

[@thelizardking3807]

Like a dog without a bone

[@alexanderkakou6026]

Best song ever

[@stonaraptor8196]

Nice rifle. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@MichaelK12]

I love my K31, but I only put 5-10 rounds through it per range trip, since ammo is so expensive. I would love a K31 accurizing video.

[@LesAventuresDeTigRRe]

Man I'd love to be able to shoot my k31 in my backyard like you guys do!

[@Coltbreath]

I have to take a trip to the range!

[@Thorsaxe777]

You have a vast pool of experienced people, however, (Lencac) has a whole series of video content on the K-31 rifles. I suggest you watch some of his video content. He is eyeballs deep into the K31 rifle. Good milsurp subject. Dave.

[@Thorsaxe777]

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[@24videowatcher]

A K31. On my bucket list of owning. Rather get one over a AR

[@THStRuXsTiCk]

The kid can shoot. He's a whole hell of a lot better than I am.

[@5aint]

There's a storm rolling in

[@AKUSUXs]

I would enjoy a video on accurizing the K31.

[@GeorgeSemel]

Young man with young eyes, he shoots very very well! And from a rifle he just picked up.