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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie5070 View Post
    What loads were working best for you?
    45gr 4895 150gr Hornady flat base bullet. I tried from 43-47gr of powder that seemed the best-that particularl day who knows if It'll continue

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richardwv View Post
    Being 100 years old with original barrel has little to do with it. If you replicated one today using the best materials and manufacturing techniques you'd most likely do no better. It is a ruggedly built full stock iron sighted rifle that is performing within original design specs. They didn't have modern scopes, glass or aluminum block bedding.....nor were they designed for long-range competitive target shooting. Unless you are a nationally ranked competitive shooter, I seriously doubt you'd do much better with any open sighted military rifle.....including those in current production.
    I see where you're coming from-kinda...but I am a bit surprised that it did that well considering the barrel/rifle is 100 yrs old and who knows the care or lack of it the rifle has seen in its life

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