Just picked up an M1917 Eddystone today. Rifles looked to be in good condition but is a mixmaster as imported by Century Arms. Took it to the range running a few patches thrunthe bore. Shot at 100 yards using my 03A3 loads (135gr GC lead bullet over 2400 powder), very accurate load that I use for 200yd CMPicon matches. First 3 shot group from the Rddy stone was nice and tight just below the bullseye. I took a few moments and then shoot another 3 shot group which was about 2 inches to the left of the first group but on the same horizontal line with it. After drinkingq some coffee and thinking about it, I decided to shoot another 3 shot group. This one was further to the left of the second group. Now I'm scratching my head. Took the bolt out and looked down the barrel for any signs of leading but there was none. Tried one more 3 shot group, again further to the left. I checked everything for tighness, sights, action screws, etc and everything was good. I am in the process of giving the barrel a good scubbing and am getting some gunk out of the grooves in the barrel. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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