BSA #2 MK IV* 22. Trainer Range Report

[Ovidio]

I'll take her to the range Saturday.
Currently I have some Winchester, but I'll go buy also Geko and another brand I can't recall, all very cheap but good ammo, at least with my handguns.

[M1 C FAN]

Okay you`re killing us. I can`t wait to see her. And get a range report. I love my trainer she shoots better than i can.

[Ovidio]

Nice thing she is!
The only thing not ok is the trigger, very gritty.
All the rest works fine
I needed a few rounds to get on target at 50 metres. With a big 16” target.
The first shot I could put on paper was at 9’o clock, far outside. That, after raising the rear sight quite a bit.
I shot another round and landed in the same spot, so I started adjusting the windage. Once in the bullseye, she stayed there.
I then put an 8 inch target and adjusted for elevation within a few rounds.
After that, even firing relatively fast, I kept around the bullseye without effort.
That with Fiocchi “Semi Auto” ammo.
I switched to Winchester “Super Speed”. At 50 metres, they landed a couple inches higher. Adjusted, and then it got almost boring.
Great toy.
I’ll make a nice job on the trigger in the coming weeks, then I’ll have a great shooter in my hands.
Next toy will be her sister with the Garand sights.

[CoatiMundi]

Glad you finally got it. I know the frustration of not being able to travel to take care of business.
I’d like to see the No 2 with the Garand sight, that I presume is a rare one Mine has the Cooey rear sight and you occasionally see the Indian modified ones with the No4 ish rear sight for sale on Gun Broker. I almost “pulled the trigger” on one, but then I found the LSA Canuck that I ended up buying.

[Ovidio]

It is rare because I guess it has only been made in Italy. Very nice toy that one too. I need to make some works at home, but business is going great. Maybe I’ll be able to sin again...soon.

[Ovidio]

Just took her out and lubed and cleaned her before driving to the range. The trigger immediately improved drastically. I guess it was just some dirt and dryness. Let’s see later...

[30Three]

If you polish the face of the sear and the trigger, it will make the trigger much better. I had the same issue with my 1918 .22 SMLE. it was dragging and heavy at around 3 kilo's let off.
Enjoy your time at the range!

[M1 C FAN]

Beautiful rifle and great shooting. It`s a blast to be able to play with these at a reasonable price.