4T range report

[smle addict]

Hello all,

Back in January I picked up a well-used No4T for $590. Over the months, I managed to scrounge up an equally used No32 mk1 scope, and an original mount. I cleaned the cat hair and lint out of the rifle prior to shooting. Although the rifle has never been through FTR, the original forearm still sits tight in the draws. Bore is frosty, but rifling is strong. I shot some "Click-Bang" POF 303 through it, and it shot OK, averaging 2.5 to 3 inch groups at 100 yards. Attachment 77712Attachment 77711Attachment 77710


I threw together some handloads last night for todays range visit. I was pleasantly surprised.

Shot a 12-round group 100 yards, Measuring 1-5/8 x 2 inches. Attachment 77713

Next, shot an 8-round group at 200 yards, measuring 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 inches. Attachment 77714

Then, a lovely Santa Ana wind blew in out of the northeast. Sustained half-value winds of 25mph. Still manage to put 15-rounds into a group of 3-7/8 x 2-3/4. Attachment 77715

It became too windy to even attempt 300 yards. It was blowing so strong, it knocked down target stands at that distance. Still, I couldn't be happier with the rifles performance. Especially after the hard life it apparently lived before moving in to my gun safe. And I'm also happy with the scopes' performance. After initial zero, I've not had to make any adjustments other than minor windage and elevation moves. Although it's like looking through a dirty fish tank (or beer goggles), its still a performer!Attachment 77716

Hope you all like the pics.

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