possibly traded for a 1903 Ross, help identifying?

[flying pig]

Yes it's pretty much ready. My plan is to shoot it at the Ross shoot next month, being a special occasion and all!

I have put 10 rds of factory PRVI through it already with no pressure signs etc but I do want to enjoy this old girl not destroy her so I better do some measuring.

Thanks a bunch again for the photos of the ejector spring, it was a huge help.

[Ax.303]

Glad I to help.

Let us know what you find.

[M94/14]

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.

[flying pig]

Wasn't there a company making 215 or 220 gr jacketed projectiles in .311 recently? I'll do some looking, although if memory serves me they were brutally expensive

[oldpaul]

Perhaps these? I think I paid around $35 for fifty of these but they are the only bullets that shoot accurately in one of my 1905's. They can be seated much farther out. Hornady 174gr on the left. Tom

[flying pig]

Absolutely, those are the ones I had in mind. I think I've found a source for them as well. Have to try some in it later on. Might as well spoil it as I'll only be shooting it on special occasion.

[M94/14]

Absolutely, those are the ones I had in mind. I think I've found a source for them as well. Have to try some in it later on. Might as well spoil it as I'll only be shooting it on special occasion.

Bashaw Sports said they could bring some in some Woodleigh 215's from a supplier in California, they said I might not like the price.. said, if they couldn't get a large enough order of various items from this supplier, and had to ship the bullets separately, they could reach 20 bucks for shipping just a couple of boxes. I was quoted around 80 bucks for 50 round box of 215 gr. I passed.
Possibly a bulk order for those of us who own Ross' might bring the price down a fair bit.

[mike webb]

Tradex Canada lists them on their website at $38.55 per box of 50. But unfortunately they show them as out of stock.
Woodleigh bullets have a tremendous reputation amongst hunters of heavy game for fine performance. Prices are not out of line in comparison with other premium bullets considering they are made in Australia.

[Ax.303]

These .311-.312 bullets are all great if your rifle has a .303 bore.

flying pig`s rifle is more likely to be the tight .300 bore found on early Rosses.

A lot easier on that 100+ year old, can`t find parts for, rifle if you are not trying to squeeze over sized bullets down the barrel every time you pull the trigger.

[flying pig]

If the bore diameter is .300 should I expect to find a groove diameter near .308 then?

If anyone would be willing to take measurements of an original MkI mag cut off lever for me I would really appreciate it. Also does anyone know the thread pattern for the switch?

The switch and rear sling swivel are the only pieces missing now.