Swiss K31 Diopter Match Rifle to 500yds: Practical Accuracy feat. Bloke on the Range (with GP11ammo)

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In the 1960's, Swiss competition shooters took the military K31 and put diopter sights on them for their fixed range match shooting. This unleashed a whole new era of iron-sight precision from the venerable K31.
No other nation has military issued ammunition with match-grade quality like the Swiss, nor is it common to see this quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail with a standard issued rifle.
We have footage from Switzerland, thanks to Mike from Bloke on the Range. Visit Bloke on the Range for more footage of genuine Swiss rifle matches! (you will be jealous of these gentlemen)
Ammunition used: Swiss military issued GP11 7.5x55mm, vintage 1992.
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Distance Conversions:
150y - 137m
200y - 182m
250y - 229m
300y - 274m
350y - 320m
400y - 366m
450y - 411m
500y - 457m
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@ironraccoon3536 4 года назад

I think you accidentally loaded .50 BMG against those targets.

@azypk 4 года назад

The GP11 is an "heavy grains" cartridge (178,8gr)

@cnlbenmc 4 года назад

Or HE rounds.

@lordemarsh6804 4 года назад

Nah he's shooting APFSDS rounds

@samueldamewood5273 4 года назад

You're just used to "poodle shooters' and forgot what real rifles do for a living

@blgDemon 4 года назад

GP-11 anti-target amunition. Good choice

@gadsdenviper7149 4 года назад

The look on Henry's face when the 200 target fell was priceless, then the 250 fell and you could tell he was thinking, wait, is Josh pranking me? LOL good stuff.

@dwightdhansen 2 года назад

Boom! Headshot!

@FinalLugiaGuardian 2 года назад

Henry shoot Target. Target break. Henry sad.

@federalist46 4 года назад

I inherited one of these fine rifles from my father in law and I can say, without a doubt, it is the finest shooting rifle I have ever owned. I am 73 and have been shooting competitively since I was 14.

@teewithmarie694 2 года назад

I go shoting with my granddad a lot It is crazy how well his service rifle still looks

@Arkus-Duntov 4 года назад

I just bought a K31 at my local gun store because of you two.

@alexlupien923 4 года назад

same LOL

@thedamnyankee1 4 года назад

if you dont already, check out the channel "Bloke on the range" He does a bunch of interesting things, swiss and what not. [edit I posted this before I saw this video references him.. lol]

@AKUSUXs 4 года назад

You won't regret it.

@Arkus-Duntov 4 года назад

@@rumobin Thanks! I intend to enjoy it a lot! It will be thoroughly used and loved.

@AKUSUXs 4 года назад

@@rumobin The trigger is something I wish I could have in all my rifles.

@GoreTorn16 4 года назад

The K31 w/Diopter sights is so epic and godlike that is destroys everything in its path.........including the cameras willingness to continue.

@rednecksniper4715 4 года назад

LMFAO you killed 2 targets lmao that’s hilarious that’s extra neutralized

@phoenix4267 4 года назад

Isnt it more...terminated than neutralized?

@RamonInNZ 4 года назад

Ultra neutralised!

@kitchenjail3546 3 года назад

@@phoenix4267 annihilated.

@joshuabessire9169 3 года назад

Swiss rifle. Can't spell neutralized without neutral.

@StrangerOman 4 года назад

To be honest, I'm surprised that 400 y target is still hanging. Just look at it. Hanging on a strand, chipped from every side.

@chesterchow1 4 года назад

It's quite possible that second miss went through one of the gaps considering no visible splash ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@blackrat1228 4 года назад

With all the material missing from it its effectively half a target.

@davebutcher8150 4 года назад

I for real laughed out loud on the second target.

@LentPanic7 4 года назад

1:24 The Canadian sniper after he achieved the longest confirmed kill shot.

@yamilbravo9935 2 года назад

...Oh......¿Sh*t?

@jasonrichards9330 4 года назад

I still kick myself for not picking one of those up when they were $200. I didn't start appreciating mil surp until it was past the golden age.

@Patriotusa44 4 года назад

Same. I remember those cheap prices just a decade ago. Even those AK74s for $380.

@JF-xq6fr 4 года назад

Good luck Jason, I hope you find a nice one. You are right about the golden age... I got into the C&R/milsurp game in the very early 90's, and have/had things even if bought in lousy shape, would go for a mint today... I love my K31 and need to shoot it more. Like handloading for it just as much, and wish I had picked up 100 when they were around $80 US each, especially like mine w/o any import mark... God the latest ones have a mark that should be considered defacement... HUGE nasty electro pencil on the top of the receiver.

@JonJonGTA 3 года назад

I was born a decade too late. I love mil surp and old firearms. Now their all getting expensive. Damm you panic buyers and people that destroy history by sporterizing these beautiful pieces.

@tyrian666 3 года назад

Welp here in switzerland theyre still cheap as hell and really popular amongst young competitive shooters since its really nice i have one on reservation for 184.- chf

@sultantouma5437 2 года назад

I hear ya. Frankly, I was too stupid to understand them at the time so I buy what I want and just chalk the price differential up to the ravages of time. I paid 600 for my beat up old K-31 but to me she is just a beauty and 15 years ago I simply couldn't have seen that in her. There is not point in beating yourself up over crates of Mosins you never bought. I am glad these old warhorses are finally getting their due after so long being disrespected.

@albegt98 4 года назад

at home I have 2 long k11 (1 was my grandfather's personal weapon) and 3 k31 purchased during sales in the military arsenals 20 years ago for 50 dollars each ..... they are wonderful, nice video congratulations ;-)

@brass427 3 года назад

You should have used the settings on the diopter. I've used the exact rifle at 300 meter competitions and put nine shots of ten into a 20 cm ring - five inside a 10 sm ring. These rifles are extremely accurate and still commonly used in the many Swiss weekend competitions. If anyone has bought one of these, take off the buttplate - oftentimes the original owner is still written in pencil on a waterproof card. Great rifles, beautifully made - all machined with almost no stampings. I have five.

@ikwer111 4 месяца назад

That's I what the diopter is made for. Turn it up as distance increases. Have the same rifle with the same diopter sight. Terribly accurate.

@gristlepounder 3 года назад

Great rifle and great ammo for surplus. I've made 1,000 yard shots with these using GP11. I shoot FTR and precision handload for competition. For grins took some GP11 apart and made measurements. No other vintage surplus ammo is as consistent for charge weight, projectile weight, overall weight, concentricity etc. Just like a Swiss watch.

@2amike375 4 года назад

Looking around for the R/O, Priceless.

@john88benson 4 года назад

I put my order in for a K31 from Edelweiss, I'm looking forward to some straight pull action!

@jonathonrash5261 4 года назад

That is hilarious breaking the targets. Love what yall are doing with these videos.

@rickdacosta9727 3 года назад

I have yet to hear of anyone handloading a more accurate load than GP11for the swiss rifles. That speaks highly of swiss weapons development.

@hebiennousnsommespasdanslm6452 4 года назад

WW2 riffles are amazing and this Shmidt Rubin too.

@phoenix4267 4 года назад

When you say that you'll be gentle, but you are lying. RIP those first 2 targets.

@blueband8114 4 года назад

I love these bolt action shoots, enjoy your modern stuff, but bolt actions are my fav. Great shooting.

@ratagris21 4 года назад

Great video and love the shots taken to take out the targets in error of course, but made a good laugh. I always enjoy your channel and the weapons that you bring us to enjoy and see. Thank you for all you do 9 - Hole Reviews is the best!!!

@aaronwilcox6417 2 года назад

Finally, a real rifle. These Swiss rifles are superb.

@billbee235 4 года назад

K31 actions are amazing. I’ve had a chance to shoot a friends out to 300 and it was surprisingly accurate

@shotsdog-jogihillbilly3289 4 года назад

Amazing! One of the best videos of the channel and excellent performance of Henry Chan. This rifle is a precious thing; powerful and accurate. Great to see the targets literally being destroyed ... lol, lol, lol, lol ... Let's see if Henry can take down the eight in the next prowess of precision in practice. I am looking forward to see my wish fullfiled. Congratulations and best regards.

@eisbrgsdo-it-allaccount9256 4 года назад

Great video, great shooting as always! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

@darealbukchoyboi 4 года назад

I'm also a frog

@jeremyorr7469 4 года назад

Hey send us Americans more of your k31s lol

@Swiss.Alpinism 3 года назад

@@jeremyorr7469 they are here really cheap in comparison to all other guns. I'm not sure but the good quality stuff stays here. It's understandable because for our purpose the rifle needs to hit a group of 1-2 inches at 300m (yards) and a lot of americans doesnt use the k31 for longer distances. It's still an accurate gun but it was once better😅

@geekmansegraves 4 года назад

I love this series. Every video you guys put out has something that makes me crack up. Be it Chicken Dinner, Memes, Crayons, or utterly destroying two consecutive targets. Keep it up, Gents! You rock!

@johnjeromson3471 3 года назад

Henry you are a true artist with a long gun. keep up the good work.

@reddevilparatrooper 4 года назад

An outstanding rifle with an excellent marksman. You tore that shit up and broke the targets. WOW!!!

@Essah15 4 года назад

"Bloke on the range"? more like "broke the range" amiright

@240pixel 4 года назад

Awesome video as always. greets from Lithuania! I wish I had such a range in my back yard lol

@thatsquidwardfeel5567 4 года назад

The serial number 261736 is a 1958 manufacture, the last year of military production. 3130 army K31s were made in that year with serials from 260201 to 263330. Out of a total of 528.320 army rifles built, yours was almost at the very end - only 1536 more would ever be made. (civillian production continued in low numbers until 1981 when they ended production with 500 collectors edition "50 years K31" models)

@88magnum 4 года назад

Mighty fine shoot’n Henry ! 👍

@wernergillespie6561 4 года назад

Love the K31's. Beautiful rifles.

@mrgunner5351 4 года назад

I think this is my favorite episode!

@yeer1888 4 года назад

Now that is a round that hits with authority.

@grayflaneur4854 6 месяцев назад

I have K31 and love the rifle. I have a G11, which is an earlier Swiss Army Infantry rifle that is setup with diopter sights. All I can say is that it was manufactured in 1915, privatized in 1962, bought by me in 2017, equipped with diopter sights a few years later, and is scary accurate out to 600 yards. The diopter sights allow for shooting out to 1,000 yards, but I only have access to 600 yards. I would like to say that I shoot these rifles well, but actually these rifles have capabilities that my meager skills cannot utilize.

@AgrippaKCsGunTime Год назад

Swiss shooting is an amazing competition and very gentlemanly. No mall ninja BS, just a shooter, rifle, and a 18 shots.

@camrsr5463 4 года назад

6:50 Had it not been for the caption, it looked as if the Swiss were shooting people.

@Oehmmmm 3 года назад

We do. It's called Knabenschiessen.

@alepag0357 4 года назад

Now we want the ZFK 55... In the future we will see a Gewehr 43 with ZF4? Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

@edgarkrattiger9185 3 года назад

If you are able to pay 5000$ yes..

@corporalpunishment1133 4 года назад

I've shot a K31 with diopter sights once and it was by far the most accurate military I have ever shot. I use to shoot a no4 with a central peep rear sight standard front sight post, not even close to the k31 a class above anything I've seen.

@cabbagecabbage5047 4 года назад

The opening is perfect

@Andrew-dm8mk 4 года назад

Thank you for an Amazing channel ...quality.

@deletedaccount1273 4 года назад

1:24 What the Hell, that target just got DELETED by that bullet!

@FLSheepdog 4 года назад

One of my distant cousins told me about those types of competitions in Norway and it seemed like a ton of fun. Really is too bad we don't do them here besides camp Perry.

@Punisher9419 4 года назад

That's one hell of an accurate rifle.

@chickenmon 4 года назад

Outstanding video, as always! It’s good to know that with the proper firearm you can kill steel targets!

@Whiskey5_ 4 года назад

The look on Henry's face was priceless. I think yall should do the 1903 Springfield A4 and the Model 1917, just a thought

@douglasgault2578 4 года назад

One of the finest Rifles that I've ever owned. Mine was purchased for $15 back in the 60s when I was 14. Used this rifle exclusively until 1982 when it was stolen. Last year the cheapest I found was over $550 for fielded conditioned one. But flawless machining and polishing for a military rifle. And deadly accurate beyound 500yrds

@roybakker1973 4 года назад

these sights are very accurate adjustable, about 1 click is 2 cm @ 100 meter

@ding3126 4 года назад

You guys ever going to get around to a Carl Gustaf Mauser in 6.5? Great channel love seeing these old battle rifles

@PlayingWithFireOutdoors 3 года назад

Nice shooting, I got my hands on a standard K31,wow what a butter smooth action on them. One of the smoothest I've handled, it beats out many new made rifles by far. Have you tried a Swedish Mauser CG63 in 6.5 x55 ? I've got one that has been retro fitted with scope rings, but the person that did the change over kept the original diopter sights . With the scope, I commonly "plink" @ 500m.

@Browninghumpback 2 месяца назад

A great channel! Many tks guys

@tracey1013 4 года назад

I just bought a 1945 K31 with diopter sights. They didn't come installed so I still need to see what front sight picture I want and install them. Nice rifle and nice shooting.

@tylerwhite3746 4 года назад

That round hits hard.

@SuspiciousGanymede 4 года назад

Keep that 7.5 away from steel targets 200yds and in lol.

@ArcturusOTE 4 года назад

Man that K31 bolt cycle is orgasmic

@Vlad-pt6eg 4 года назад

Been watching all of yalls videos and didn’t notice I hadn’t subscribed

@9HoleReviews 4 года назад

Welcome to the party

@googlepissoff5776 4 года назад

GP 11 ammo seems fun to shoot, god damn lmao

@robertdickson2319 2 года назад

The handsomist rifle I've seen on this. And one that Henry makes look really easy to shoot well with. effortless 4 straight on the 300. At my level, Any hit at 300y with open sights is a ...king good shot!

@wadesafool Год назад

Such a funny episode 😂 Henry was rough on all those targets!

@Jesses001 4 года назад

I remember shooting the K31 for the first time. I was disappointed at first. I expected the straight pull to give me a WAY faster action. I was far faster with the SMLE. Then I shot the K31 with the standard military sights for accuracy, and I was not disappointed anymore. I felt like I could hit anything I could see with that thing. Ha, uber neutralized targets. That was funny.

@MILITARY-TUBE 4 года назад

That was quick.

@davon1935 4 года назад

Very nice round and rifle

@michaelnuss372 4 года назад

Nice shooting Tex

@newblue41 2 года назад

Yep, I own 2 of these, a later one Walnut stock and earliest one beechwood. I scoped the beechwood drill and tap.... the walnut stock shot open sites 100yds SAME HOLE 3 shots, 4th&5th touching !!!!

@rednecksniper4715 4 года назад

Would y’all be interested in borrowing an M1917

@davidwarren719 4 года назад

Please do it

@c.redfield 4 года назад

I second this

@Whiskey5_ 4 года назад

Are you talking about the US model of 1917 .30 cal. I asked them if they wanted to borrow mine last week.

@9HoleReviews 4 года назад

Guys THANK YOU! We’re interested but we seriously need to work through the current stuff we have on loan, we’re trying not to hold onto people’s property for a long time. Shoot us an email! 9holereviews@gmail.com

@rednecksniper4715 4 года назад

9-Hole Reviews got you covered also have a Swedish mauser and Swiss 1911 and German gewehr 98 I can loan

@kippamip 4 года назад

I've come to the conclusion that those swiss round's are packing some punch. Both those rifle's hit hard.

@toombsinagoodway 4 года назад

Good job doing this in the Texas heat. I bet it was still over a 100 degrees in that shade.

@mikejohansson6711 4 года назад

I have a 1940 K31 in walnut they are absolutely beautiful rifles. I just wish we had a real range out here in western Oregon. The longest I have access to is 200 yards.

@timbaskett6299 4 года назад

Those sight are very similar to several of my air rifles, including my .22cal Diana 34, and .25cal Hatsan 135QE.

@tuck234 4 года назад

I want a K31 soooo bad! DX. Neat run and hilarious start of just killing targets lmao. Love it! Kinda torn now on either the cool para-scope like optic or the really interesting target sights.... Oh and on the Bloke on the Range footage with that Swiss comp... Mmmm, those SG 550s. Great shooting Henry! Hope we can see Josh on the longer distance stuff too soon. \m/

@stradleybidley8893 Год назад

Center-fire systems has them in stock, and do layaway, you just have to make an account

@tuck234 Год назад

@@stradleybidley8893 hey appreciate the info. Its been awhile so I think I am more than happy with my Swedish Mauser M96 in 6.5 Swedish. Gotten more accustomed to surplus rifle shooting irons now haha. And more crazy space guns too lol. Thanks!

@stradleybidley8893 Год назад

@@tuck234 Totally fair, just know they're only 400 now lol

@vytas5584 3 года назад

I have a similar thing on my .303 Lee Enfield SMLE (Aussie version - Lithgow). Central is the sight brand. It however, is range-adjustable.

@LastCaress7 4 года назад

I think it would add to the videos if you put spotter behind the shooter. Just so you can see bullet trace. Makes the videos way more exciting. Always great videos tho. Thanks guys.

@renelopez2244 4 года назад

Holy smokes that was a good run.

@gypsymanjeff2184 4 года назад

Really nice..more old school..please

@amydavis8694 4 года назад

That was awesome roof top that's a hard hitting rifle

@christianrosler6434 4 года назад

Habe beim Schweizer obligstorischen Schießen auch einmal mir einem alten CH karabiner geschossen,man sin diese alten Flinten laut😖,aber was ich nie gedacht hätte dass sie extrem präzise! Ich weiß nicht was hier für Munition verschossen wurde, ich hatte wie bei allen Ordonnanzwaffen Vollmantelstahl Projektile. Da ist das Sturmgewehr 90,leise und fast noch genauer. Wir schiessen immer auf 300m ohne Zielferhrnrohr.

@orangetlr 4 года назад

I love these videos.

@booni5114 2 года назад

I’ve been interested in guns in general for a long time now and just recently picked up golf. I find it so interesting how professional golfers can consistently get within a few feet of a hole 300 yards away, with a metal stick and a golf ball- but we can miss the target with a tool designed to fire a small piece of metal very accurately.

@Starless85 3 года назад

Henry really is a fantastic shooter. The speed with which he engages is phenomenal. Like I’d say he was rushing if he wasn’t nailing the shit out of 95% of his shots

@kitchenjail3546 3 года назад

superior Swiss accuracy

@dbmail545 4 года назад

Holy crap! That 7.5x55 must be a beast!

@agentorange1291 3 года назад

Check out a video on my channel where I shoot with one of my shortened STGW57 with 7.5x55^^

@Alen725 4 месяца назад

Its roughly .308 projectile and about same power as .308

@bearddragon_ 4 года назад

Will you ever do a practical accuracy test of the HK33 or any variant of it?

@Sinaimedve007 4 года назад

Henry, you are such a vandal rascal :)... Two thumbs up from Hungary for the amazing shooting!

@Stargazer80able 4 года назад

Boom- target down (dammit) Boom- another one down (so sorry(dammit) ) LOL Truly great stuff! Love it. :D

@whiskeyactual. 4 года назад

Beautiful rifle👌

@brycealthoff8092 4 года назад

If only GP11 was more available! It’s hard to find that stuff sometimes.

@sandy1653 4 года назад

Swiss tackdriver. Good looking rifle too.

@gleslie2 2 года назад

Always enjoy the work you guys do, but can put some sandbags or weights on the spotter scope to stop it shaking?

@ObservingLibertarian 4 года назад

Commonality with K31s, the stocks tend to be pretty beat up but the metal work is often remarkably clean and pristinely machined. It's actually quite difficult to find better shooting bolt action rifles for less than triple the price of a K31. Crufflers have been using their K31's to thumb their noses at other rifle enthusiasts for many many years now.

@abelincoln7473 4 года назад

I bought a pair of these beauties a while back and completely restored them. They are basically DRM grade rifles for their era. Chrome bore, chrome bolt, and the Swiss never used corrosive primers. Combine that with factory match grade ammo and you get a really great weapon platform. Those are likely steel core bullets.

@mikebrown9605 4 года назад

No they're not, GP11 has a straight up jacketed lead core bullet. I found this out when I sectioned one to check for myself, because I also thought they might have some interesting construction. An old chap at the range said they probably made them that way for accuracy, it being more consistent than having different components inside the outer casing.

@davidwarren719 4 года назад

Like I said in the last video, that 7.5 hits like a Mack Truck! Lol love the K31s! Also wtf happened to the 400?? Hahah

@Pembroke. 4 года назад

Hahaha destroyed two plates love it!! ♥️. Man those rounds hit hard.

@christianhoffmann8607 4 года назад

woah :o you got those target good

@vonherebroadsword3263 4 года назад

I love the K31

@AKUSUXs 4 года назад

I love my K31.

@timbaskett6299 3 года назад

You touch it......you broke it!!!! 😂😂😂😂 To be honest, diopter "peep" sights are one of my favorites. I shoot airguns a lot and several have peeps, almost as many as scopes.