1905 target(?) Ross:JoeSalter

[vykkagur]

I can see a seller being cautious about advertising a rifle like this one, because heaven only knows who did what.

Oh, I don't fault him for covering his posterior - as long as his negative appraisal is reflected in the price. That makes it a better deal for a buyer like me, especially where I live within driving distance of this seller, so I could examine before purchase and make my own judgment. A rifle like this is ideal for my current project, since I can make a custom sporter to suit my taste. I could NEVER chop up an intact historical artifact; there's a special section in Hell for those who do. I won't even mill the ears off a P14.

The practice was to use a Lee Enfield based rifle for long range because of the compensation....

I'm unfamiliar with competition rules, not being a competitor. If I may ask, what exactly is meant by "compensation", and how does it make a Lee-Enfield preferable for long-range work?