BullRunBear
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I've got a couple of Mil-Surp rifles I haven't shot in over twenty years: a Swedish Mauser, made in 1905, and a Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I in .303 British. They aren't much to look at but the bores are very good and the actions smooth and solid.
Just for fun I want to start using them for paper punching at 200 to 300 yards, using the as-issued iron sights and gas check cast bullets. The shooting would be off hand or from a bench. I remember the 6.5x55 round as very soft shooting/comfortable and both were decently accurate with commercial ammo.
I have brass and dies for both calibers and a mold (185 gr. RN gas check, .312 diameter) for the 303. Don't have a mold yet for the Swede.
Is one caliber easier/more forgiving for reloading? Does one rifle lend itself to careful markmanship more than the other because of better sights or caliber? Any suggestions on using these rifles would be appreciated. I would be loading single rounds. I want to use both rifles eventually but would like to start with the easier to use gun.
Thanks for any help.
Jeff
Just for fun I want to start using them for paper punching at 200 to 300 yards, using the as-issued iron sights and gas check cast bullets. The shooting would be off hand or from a bench. I remember the 6.5x55 round as very soft shooting/comfortable and both were decently accurate with commercial ammo.
I have brass and dies for both calibers and a mold (185 gr. RN gas check, .312 diameter) for the 303. Don't have a mold yet for the Swede.
Is one caliber easier/more forgiving for reloading? Does one rifle lend itself to careful markmanship more than the other because of better sights or caliber? Any suggestions on using these rifles would be appreciated. I would be loading single rounds. I want to use both rifles eventually but would like to start with the easier to use gun.
Thanks for any help.
Jeff