Restocking a Canadian marked 1918 No1 Mk III

[Sentryduty]

I do have plans for handloads, the main issue just now is obtaining the proper components, especially the SMK 174's, I have a number of local shop available and it appears they have been stripped of anything .312 diameter. So I will have to keep my eyes open. I have some very good brass on hand waiting to go, just need powder and projectiles, both of which are proving elusive.

The main test with the commercial stuff was more to ensure the gun wasn't going to pop and would shoot better than minute of barn door, I had another unknown LE to try that day, so I didn't even take paper targets, just a lead sled, and a length of string for the trigger, I only grabbed the clays in case things went well. While I did my due diligence before purchase, a guy never knows what gets done to a sporter. Some are great, some are very bad basketcases that need to be broken down for parts.

In this case I was pleasantly surprised, and both rifles got to move on to the next rounds, serious attention. I do have a couple more kicking around that are waiting on handloads as well.