Range Report--2 Underwoods

[gatorwade]

For what it's worth, my post war rebuild Underwood shoots on center with 1.25" to 1.50" five round groups at 50 yards with the Lake City bandolier stuff. Also got a 1.50" group with some handloads from a local guy. Generally, with new factory ammo from the current offerings the groups are not so tight, but some groups are under 2". These numbers are best groups though, and lots of my attempts are between 2 and 3 inches. I often wonder what this rifle would shoot with a fresh barrel , and someone with younger eyes behind the sights. Though I have other M1 carbines, this one shoots best and is my favorite gun to go punch holes in targets. I have modern rifles that shoot much tighter, but still love unloading a few mags through that sweet Underwood everytime I go to the range.

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[Dave-In-Maine]

but still love unloading a few mags through that sweet Underwood everytime I go to the range.

Ditto! I got the rebuild sighted-in better last weekend, and was managing pretty consistent 2" groups at 50 yards. About 3" above the actual point of aim, but centered right over it, so I am happy. The sight is adjusted slightly to the left of center. Need to try the 100-yard range next, and it should probably be spot-on.

The original flip-sight rifle shoots pretty consistently 12" to the RIGHT of point of aim at 50 yards, so I won't be trying to win any matches with that one......................................