possibly traded for a 1903 Ross, help identifying?

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These rifles were regulated to the Mk VI round that used the 215gr roundnose bullet at about 2050fps. I've used factory 174's and the Sierra 180's and they shoot fine. They print a lot lower on the target though. Mine was 3 feet low at 200m on the 200yd setting. I had to build a new front sight for my 1905 that is not much more than a dimple sticking up in order to shoot to the sights at 200. The sight picture is horrible though, so I want to try some hard cast 215gr roundnose with 30cal gas checks. They should be able to make 2050fps without leading.
Sadly, I won't be able to attend the Ross Rifle Shoot in Calgary and see all the wonderfull rifles and share tall tales with the owners. This workin' for the man thing keeps getting in the way...

Smellie, full range report on its way as soon as I get a handle on that back sight issue, dust cover screw and ejector spring. Once the planets align it will be headed out with a variety of loads. Was thinking I'd try Sierra 174 match kings and maybe pro hunter 180s. Do the Rosses perefer flat based bullets too? Should I load light or just do a normal ladder test? Can't wait to see what this old beauty will do, lot better than its young shooter I bet! It hasn't had any exercise in at least a half century, I think it deserves it.

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