Another rifle I got off the EE.

[pharaoh2]

A 6.5x55 model 96. I mounted a Banner 3-9 I had, and shot it today. I really like this rifle. The #### on closing is a bit akward with the scope so close to the bolt handle, but doable. It shoots quite well with factory Federal 140 grain stuff. I got it about 2 inches high at 100, which is about perfect in my books.

 

[jbunny]

A 6.5x55 model 96. I mounted a Banner 3-9 I had, and shot it today. I really like this rifle. The #### on closing is a bit akward with the scope so close to the bolt handle, but doable. It shoots quite well with factory Federal 140 grain stuff. I got it about 2 inches high at 100, which is about perfect in my books.

can't this be modified to #### on opening???

 

[pharaoh2]

I think I saw a conversion kit adveritised somewhere. But I won't do it. I've shot enough old Enfields to kind of like it.

 

[Miles Teg]

Do you find the scope is a bit high with those mounts?

 

[K98]

Nice buy!!!

Here's a M1938 6.5MM X 55 that came with a Ramline Stock and Bushell 3-9X40 I just got for $225!

 

[pharaoh2]

Nice rig, and good price. No, the raised comb feels good and keeps your eye in line pretty well.

 

[Win/64]

Here's one I found in a Husqvarna 1600 action http://00 .

 

[220Swifty]

looks pretty similar to the one i have, i find i need to have more of a jaw weld with the scope that high though. I find that odd, as most people think i have a fairly large noggin.

 

[Gibbs505]

I am glad that you like it pharaoh2

 

[pharaoh2]

I am glad that you like it pharaoh2

Love it, thanks bud.

 

[Andy]

A 6.5x55 model 96. I mounted a Banner 3-9 I had, and shot it today. I really like this rifle. The #### on closing is a bit akward with the scope so close to the bolt handle, but doable. It shoots quite well with factory Federal 140 grain stuff. I got it about 2 inches high at 100, which is about perfect in my books.

Nice gun. I assume you have the original military bolt handle. I'd have a different (lower) bolt handle put on that bolt, remove the old rear sight mount, and lower the scope to no higher than "middle" rings ("low" if possible). Might have to remove a bit of wood from the stock to accomodate the new bend if you do it.