first groups from the Sweed

yesterday, after cleaning and redoing the stock on my Sweedish 96 mauser, we went to the range to check out the capabilities of my now favorite milsurp. I had loaded up Nosler 120 gr. hunting bullets, the only kind I had in 120 gr wt. and put 45 grains of IMR 4350 behind it with a large rifle CCI primer. I started at 25 yds, it grouped 1 inch right and 2 inches up. Then at fifty yds. three shots into the same area as 25 yds., then to 100yds. and this dang gun just kept putting the bullets in the same area, five shot group measuring 1.5 inches and just right of center bull and up 2 inches. this all thru the standard metal sights. I have to say this old Sweed is a shooter. I have never shot an easier to shoot large caliber gun, and what a group it shot. So, can anyone tell me how to get the sights centered and how to do it? thanks, duggaboy:madsmile::madsmile::beerchug:

I have 3-4 M96 's and they all have new/mint barrels. Does anyone know if these rifles were used. They do show carry signs but not bore wear. This is one Army that doesn't practice marksmanship training.

yes sir to that. After cleaning this barrelll yesterday, I look at it closely, and I was very surprised to see such new lands and grooves with little if any wear seen. wow, it shoots great.

Hi duggaboy,

I have an M38 and i love it she`s a really good shooter( 1.5"-2" at 100m). The M96 are one of the most favorite rifles over here. It is loved for the accuracy and for the reason that it has some good diopter sights for it. So you`re able to do a good job in competition vs. the Lee Enfields, Springfields and so on.

Regards

Gunner

[So, can anyone tell me how to get the sights centered and how to do it? thanks, duggaboy:madsmile::madsmile::beerchug:[/QUOTE]

Samco Global was selling the taller front sight, which will be needed to lower your impact, though it will require filing for precise elelvation adj. I ordered one for my model 38, which has a micrometer rear sight and in the lowest setting of 300 meters was printing 1 ft. hight at 100 yds. You should be able to slightly drift the front sight to the right to off set windage issue. hth.