Tag: K31 Swiss

K31 Sniper Chassis system from Wyssen Defence Switzerland

Posted March 16, 2018 in Bolt Action, Daily News by Eric B with 31 Comments

The Karabiner Model 1931 (K31) was the standard issue rifle of the Swiss armed forces between 1933 and 1958. Technically it’s a is a 6 round magazine, straight-pull bolt action rifle in 7,5×55 mm Swiss, which has similar ballistics to a .308 Winchester. If [Read More…]

POTD: Running And Gunning For 50 Years

Posted November 14, 2016 in Photo Of The Day, Rifles by Nicholas C with 97 Comments

Albrecht Moser is a former Swiss Soldier. He is a long distance runner and has competed in the Waffenlauf. The Waffenlauf is a 43K long race. So about the same as a marathon. Competitors are current or former military. The race must be ran wearing full uniform, marching [Read More…]