Finally got the Custom Swede sighted in; VERY impressed

[headoftheholler]

I always knew this rifle was a shooter but had some concerns about accuracy in a full length stock, so I glass bedded it just for insurance. After bore sighting I set up my "custom" rifle rest and sighted in at 90 yards (the length of my back yard). Ammo was factory Hornady Custom 140 grain in 6.5x55. First pic is 3 shot string measuring .357 inches, second pic is total of 6 shots.
I think with some final fiddling with windage we are set for deer season.

 

[jrdolall]

Fine gun and a fine cartridge. Mine isn't that good but it is pretty darned accurate. Of course if mine WAS that good I still couldn't get those groups because the gun is much better than I am.

 

[Smokey Joe]

Impressive!

Head of the Holler--VERY nice looking Swede! And, good shooting!!

 

[22250Rem]

Generally; those Swedes and that 6.5x55 round are very sweet shooters. That's why I have three of 'em. Two are all original Mod. 96's and one is one of those that were sporterized by Kimber back in the mid-1990's. The 6.5x55 is also one of my favorites when it comes to reloading. Looks like you're gonna be all set come deer season.

 

[back40]

beautiful rifle and nice shooting!

feel free to add more pics of the rifle!

 

[headoftheholler]

Took me 6 months to build it

 

[back40]

beautiful rifle! i remeber this one, just couldn't tell from the first pic if it was the one with the antler-schnaebel forend cap.

well done.