I love the Ross design too. These guns are very accurate. I don't plan on being in combat anytime soon. My factory 1905 sporter will put 3 shots in under 2 1/2" at 100 yards. Which = minuite of Deer. It's also a pleasure to carry.
New Production Ross Rifle
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Picture this, the 1910 or MkIII Ross could be made to shoot as a semi? All you need is a Garand like gas system??
In fact Ross (Sir Charles Ross) had visions of switching Canada to the .280 Ross as a military round. the underside of a .303 version of the Ross has two lugs which only need be ground out to accommodate the larger .280 Ross cartridge. Replace or plug the trigger guard and provide a box mag and follower. The actions and the stock were inletted for it.
Pete
In fact Ross (Sir Charles Ross) had visions of switching Canada to the .280 Ross as a military round. the underside of a .303 version of the Ross has two lugs which only need be ground out to accommodate the larger .280 Ross cartridge. Replace or plug the trigger guard and provide a box mag and follower. The actions and the stock were inletted for it.
Pete
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Tarnish the reputation of the Ross? There was a very good reason the Canadian forces managed to re-equip themselves with SMLE's one way or another.
Saying that, Yes its accurate, and YES it makes a good sniper rifle. Just don't get in a muddy trench with one.
(I own two)
Saying that, Yes its accurate, and YES it makes a good sniper rifle. Just don't get in a muddy trench with one.
(I own two)
Tarnish the reputation of the Ross? There was a very good reason the Canadian forces managed to re-equip themselves with SMLE's one way or another.
Saying that, Yes its accurate, and YES it makes a good sniper rifle. Just don't get in a muddy trench with one.
(I own two)
With its long barrel...which no doubt aided its accuracy...it made it very cumbersome to use in the trenches...
OK, just to keep things on track.
1. I am not talking about building rifles for issue to front line units. We all know the problems inherant in putting a top of the line target/hunting rifle into the field, so unless you hunt or shoot from one enough about the trenches of WW1 already.
2. The action IS safe and can easily accomidate magnum chamberings, don't forget that the .280 was really one of the first magnums. Also, we've come a long way with metallurgy and machining processes so to say that it won't work is just silly.
What I am talking about are hunting/target rifles based on a Ross action for commecial sale. I would not chamber the weapon in .303 or .280 as the day of these cartridges is over and everyone knows it. I would start with something ubiquitous and proven like .308 or .270 and go from there. Everyone likes the feel and balance of a Ross, let's just modernize it a bit and see what happens. Now what do you think?
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1. I am not talking about building rifles for issue to front line units. We all know the problems inherant in putting a top of the line target/hunting rifle into the field, so unless you hunt or shoot from one enough about the trenches of WW1 already.
2. The action IS safe and can easily accomidate magnum chamberings, don't forget that the .280 was really one of the first magnums. Also, we've come a long way with metallurgy and machining processes so to say that it won't work is just silly.
What I am talking about are hunting/target rifles based on a Ross action for commecial sale. I would not chamber the weapon in .303 or .280 as the day of these cartridges is over and everyone knows it. I would start with something ubiquitous and proven like .308 or .270 and go from there. Everyone likes the feel and balance of a Ross, let's just modernize it a bit and see what happens. Now what do you think?
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