1917 Eddystone Parts Build Range Report
Put together this rifle from a bunch of parts. I wanted a 1917. Story and pics of build are here:
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....65214&p=434823
Set up at a forest land range. 100 yards measured.
https://www.milsurps.com/vbpgimage.p...3&d=1532320196
Shot 36 rounds. Last ten were on this target.
https://www.milsurps.com/vbpgimage.p...4&d=1532320220
I usually shoot apertures at 6 o'clock hold. But this would not do it. Had to shoot center of mass, but still was a bit low.
Next up is to use my power planer and take off most of that cheek riser. The stock was obviously made for a scoped rifle.
Without the cheek riser I can get a more steady and comfortable proper sight alignment and figure out what to do about the elevation. Also I think I will make a slight windage adjustment on the front sight. Half those shots were Kentucky windage a bit, or they all would have been right of the bulls eye.
It is quite stunning how this long barrel rifle holds on the target.