inherited a 1917 with a pitted barrel from my dad

[Oscarflytyer]

Yes, the Hornady round-nose flat-base Interlock bullets are my first choice for dodgy milsurp barrels - they have a very long cylindrical portion. They have worked in barrels where boat-tails were hitting the target sideways - or even not at all!

Never had to resort to them, but I have also been advised over the years that the heaviest, albeit longest bullets for caliber will do better in a worn out milsurp bbl. And yes, that is typically the heaviest RN FB you can get. BTW - this is what a lot of the calibers were originally designed/loaded with...

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[frankenstein]

I have had absolutely great results using Hornady ammunition. I just wish it wasn't SO pricey. You do get what you pay for, I just don't get it in bulk.