As mentioned on accuracy above, they weren't made to shoot needles at 1000m. It is one thing I always find a bit funny about shooting military surplus is due to how well modern firearms can shoot, people expect surplus ones to shoot just as well if not better. From a honest standpoint a modern made Savage Axis has the same if not more potential for accuracy than a No. 4(T). That doesn't mean I would prefer the Axis though.