First time Johnson owner( last shot one around 1985) so ran off to the range this morning to try it out. Its not a real pretty rifle, but it has a great bore and a been there/done that patina.

Ran some LC69, S&B, PMC, and some FN67.

LC was anemic (2500-2600fps) and grouped ~6" at 100yd

S&B warmer 4" 5-shot groups

PMC unusually enough, had horrible vertical stringing- about 2 FEET!!

And the best grouping FN67 -1 1/2" to 2" 5-shot groups at 100 yd ! (2700 fps)

However, ONLY the FN ammo backed out about 2/3's of its primers 0.020-0.025", but no pressure signs or other dramas. Still, its worrisome, especially since it likes this ammo the best otherwise!

Cain't never be easy!
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