M1917 Ammo & Rear Sight

[Cosine26]

From the M1917 Rifle Manual published in 1917 revised in 1918"

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FWIW

[P51Mustang]

I have always used GI M2 ball with no issues/////

[fjruple]

Hello fjruple,

that is really interesting. May i ask for the powder-charge of your load ? What about their accuracy in your M1917, for example at 300 und evtl. 700-800 yards ? Many thanks !

Greetings from Switzerland

I originally used 45.0grains of IMR 4895. Later switched to AA2520 as it meters better.

--fjruple