Mercury. Just be careful. - dan
With iron sights that is amazing. Yes, a better aiming mark would help.
Thanks, Ganderite! Not sure if I should make a larger inverted triangle target and aim at the base point - or try a slightly larger circle or diamond. I use these diamonds with 1" grid for load development at 100yards - I am still learning what the best targets for iron sights are.
I had my Cooey Model 39 single shot out to the range a bit lately to shoot in between load development strings. Had some good results with Federal bulk packs.
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Top group is 1 3/8", bottom is 1 1/4".
Both are 50 yards, iron sights. I think if I make a different target with better sight alignment I could tighten these groups up some.
For 100 yards with irons, I use a black rectangle about pocket book size. I staple it on a sheet of paper and re-use it over and over, until it is too shot up. I score the groups on the paper, not on the black/.
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Those are great groups with the standard tangent type irons on Mod 39 Cooeys. Good shooting.
Some of those old Cooeys shot every bit as well as some of the match rifles of the era they were made.
Considering how they were held in their stocks, with a single bolt, it's almost mind boggling.
Cooeys have most always had a great reputation for accuracy and not being fussy about ammunition. Still, the shooter has to be up to the challenge to shoot them well.
That target shows off your skill as well as the quality of the rifle, IMHO
Thanks Bearhunter!
I was actually running a test on the bedding of the old Cooey - I put some strips of rubber band on opposing sides of the single screw and shot groups with it. Without any bedding, the rifle shot better overall - though it seemed to make the CCI 32gr a bit more consistent. I dont think the test was conclusive - and when I get a few more types of ammunition I'd like to run a better test.
My Cooey with SV ammo outshot my buddies browning. He was not happy.
Cooeys are great little rifles!