Float Pilot
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It will be interesting to see your shooting report. Remember that the 6.5x55mm cartridge was made to have a very long COL and they all have lots of free bore in the barrel throats to accommodate that design.
My new BSA CF2 6.5x55
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GJgo
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I disassembled my bolt today and you were right, it was easy. It was nice to clean it all out. Firing pin was nice & straight.
My stock is slightly different, too, with some white trim inserts. I'm pretty sure it's a mid-70s model, imported by Ithica.
My stock is slightly different, too, with some white trim inserts. I'm pretty sure it's a mid-70s model, imported by Ithica.
GJgo
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GJgo
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Yes, in 300 win mag.
GJgo
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I'd buy that. Here's a link to more info I found.
RPRNY
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I can't believe how well your stock came out without sanding! Looks great.
On ammo, I am going with the Hornady 140 Spire Point SP and 35 grs Varget, which gets @ 2500 fps at roughly 44,000 CUP, which is well within safety tolerances for the Swedish Mauser. It's a nice loooooooong ogive, an COL of 3.030", just shy of the lands and only a grain heavier than the 1938 designated round that replaced the original 160 gr RN - also available from Hornady.
On ammo, I am going with the Hornady 140 Spire Point SP and 35 grs Varget, which gets @ 2500 fps at roughly 44,000 CUP, which is well within safety tolerances for the Swedish Mauser. It's a nice loooooooong ogive, an COL of 3.030", just shy of the lands and only a grain heavier than the 1938 designated round that replaced the original 160 gr RN - also available from Hornady.
MJ
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I love it when a story has a happy ending. You have a nice rifle there and you put in some great effort.
I used to race a on a BSA in the 70's. Chase would be a better description as we all had to chase Chuck "Feets" Minert thought it was all good fun his BSA four stroke would up and run away from everyone in the 500 expert class and he didn't even wear gloves or long sleeves. He was also larger and older than all the young guys he would beat up every weekend.
My '43 BSA
I used to race a on a BSA in the 70's. Chase would be a better description as we all had to chase Chuck "Feets" Minert thought it was all good fun his BSA four stroke would up and run away from everyone in the 500 expert class and he didn't even wear gloves or long sleeves. He was also larger and older than all the young guys he would beat up every weekend.
My '43 BSA
RPRNY
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Wow. You did a great job on that stock. It looks rejuvenated. Great looking rifle in a superb caliber. Enjoy.
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dak0ta
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Couple questions for you guys.
1) The front sight blade is a little loose on the right side of the dovetail, enough that I can push it through and out of the slot. Can I put some JB weld paste to lock the sight in? And will it hold under recoil?
2) The plunger ejector works, but is a little weak. Do you guys know how to take it out in case there is junk still clogging the spring up? On the left locking lug, there is a small hole with a roll pin in there. Do I take that out and the plunger and spring will come off the bolt face?
1) The front sight blade is a little loose on the right side of the dovetail, enough that I can push it through and out of the slot. Can I put some JB weld paste to lock the sight in? And will it hold under recoil?
2) The plunger ejector works, but is a little weak. Do you guys know how to take it out in case there is junk still clogging the spring up? On the left locking lug, there is a small hole with a roll pin in there. Do I take that out and the plunger and spring will come off the bolt face?
vaupet
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Congrats on a great job.
You'll enjoy this rifle, in my favorite 'big' caliber.
Looking forward for a range report.
greetings
Peter
You'll enjoy this rifle, in my favorite 'big' caliber.
Looking forward for a range report.
greetings
Peter
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