No. 5 Accuracy

[Ridolpho]

We're probably all familiar with the inherent accuracy problems the No. 5 displays. Thought it might be interesting to hear what No. 5 owner/ shooters have found- does your zero wander?

I only own one No. 5 and it's a well used old girl. The draws area completely fell apart when I disassembled it (old vertically dowelled Indian armourers patches) so I was forced to repair it. You can see the transverse dowels I installed to help hold the walnut replacement piece in place. Eventually I had it fully floated forward of the barrel reinforce and the attached targets show my first test of the repairs for accuracy (about 100 rounds through it by the time I shot these). I was getting groups like the right hand target over a sandbag and, for fun, finished my ammo off with 5 shots in a "lead sled". Much to my surprise it made quite a difference with 4 shots 1.5 inch center to center. Appears to have some real potential!

I've concluded that, for me, the sights on the No.5 limit accuracy (short sight radius, coarse aperture, sight picture crowded by protector wings). It's only natural that accuracy will be less than with No. 4 (and No. 1) rifles. But my zero doesn't wander.

What have you found with your "Jungle Carbines"? Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to everyone.

Ridolpho

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