At Bisley a few weeks back people were hitting a target that size at 60 yards, and a slightly larger one at 73+ yards......with 100 year old rifles and OPEN SIGHTS (standing).Originally Posted by Bowie
I can hit beer cans 6 out of 10 times at 60 yards standing unsupported with no wind with this;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3122848...57615751921626
The only limitation is the lack of scope grooves, the gun is a very consistent (+/- 8fps) in .22, runs at 11.6 energy, and the barrel is probably better quality than a lot of modern guns (grooves cut one at a time, hand polished etc. from the days when things were made properly...they were done on the same principles as the .22 BSA Martini match, and Lee Enfields built in the same plant).
Oh, and It's 101 years old!
(To be fair it is in little used, VGC mechanical condition, many do not survive as well)
ATB, Ed
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