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Well my M10 B2 Match arrived 5 weeks ago and I'm just getting around to playing with it now. First thing that came to light is the picatinny style rail, not enough elevation allowance. It needed a shim under the rear pad. I was hopeing for better. Useing leupold rings to mount a Shepherd 3-9x40 AO scope that has a proven track record for reliability. I really don't like to shim bases, just another variable. If the rifle proves to be a decent shooter, will definitely look at building a proper base. The rifle looks fabulous, so if it shoots as well as it looks:dancingbanana: . bearhunter
 
Nope, work has been calling, can't pass up the double time, it pays for the vacations and toys. I also have a new garage with added workshop to finish. The shop that my lathe is in right now has a wooden floor that just isn't level or square enough, not to mention no heat in the winter. So I ordered a new milling machine so that I could convince the wife that she really needed someplace to park her car that was out of the snow. That it just happened to have a 14x24 foot shop attached to the back of the garage and that it added several thousand dollars to the end cost didn't come up in the conversation, although I see her eyebrows rise every time she looks at it. Actually I will take it out on sunday and will give it a decent trial, I hope it shoots as good as it looks. With scope and loaded there is about 14 ounces difference between it and a No4 Mkl T. The No4 Mki T is heavier. bearhunter
 
Not the same rifle, but I had a chance to fire some different ammo through my M10 No4 Mk4 this evening, at 100m.

I'd been getting consistent 1 3/4 to 2" 100m groups with FNM 7.62 surplus ammo. I fired 6 rounds of Rem.-UMC .308 FMJ before I lost the light completely.

First two rounds were touching then I pulled the third one. Second 3 shot group was 3/4".

I've got some Hirtenberger ball to try out next time.
 
Thanks Stevo, I've got FNM, Hirtenberger, Lake City, Valcartier Industries (IVI), some of that surplus penitentiary match from about 20 years ago, a mixed lot of greek ball as well and a couple of different handloads all 150 - 165 grain bullets. I of course will be takeing the cleaning utensils to the range as well as the rest of the tools incase something comes loose, oh yes, a Past recoil pad as well. Will let you know sunday evening how it all goes. I have a feeling that I will be handloading Palma Match bullets for this one if it looks like it wants to shoot. bearhunter
 
B2 Match Rifle

Just put a few different rounds through my B2 Match. It seems to prefer 150gr. ammo. Will be loading some various 150-168 bullets in the next coming weeks to see what this rifle is capable of. Using some reloads I made for a 7.62 No4 Mk1 it grouped 3/4" at 100 meters(3 shot group), so there seems to be an accuracy level to work from. 7.62 NM(Lake City 1962) produced a disappointing 2" plus group at 100 meters. Going to try some 155gr. Palma Match bullets next. I like the handling and feel of the rifle. Magazine feed is positive, no malfunctions occured when rapid firing was tried. Will keep everyone updated.
 
http://w w w.303british.com/

Steve Ridgway at 303british.com just posted an interesting although ambiguous review of the Australian rifle. He asks some pertinent questions about its origins and legal legacies. However, he was complimentary of the folks at Marstar, even if there was an apparent mix up on the retail price.
 
Seems a lot of confusion, here is what I know. In 1999 I saw the prototypes of these rifles at Lawrence Ordinance Arms, and was lead to believe they were made in Australia, in Lithgow (any 303 collector knows that place). During the same visit I visited the museum at the Lithgow factory, a great one. It has taken them a long time to come to market with the .308 one, it was discussed at the time, which is the one I have always wanted. FYI still sells in AUZ, for AU $ 1050.00 (CAD $ 874.00) excluding the extras Marstar is throwing in. I do agree it takes Marstar forever these days to process and order, oh well patience is a virtue.

Perhaps a real .303 is cheaper, $400.00+ for a good like new one, but as a collector rather beat a new non original, noting some mention of .303 been rebored (aaaah messing up an original) to .308. well Enfield did not even get that right, the only really successful one was the Ishapore 2A, the DCRA target version, the rifle was not considered strong enough for .308, the Indians used different metal, and that is way I assume the AIA M10 is heaver for the higher .308 pressures. .02c

Australian International Arms

Current exporter located in Brisbane, Australia. Australian International Arms works in cooperation with ADI Limited Lithgow, formerly Small Arms Factory, known for its SMLE No. I MKIII and L1A1 rifles.

ADI Limited

http://www.adi-limited.com/2-01-010-010-000.html

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