BSA P17 resurrected pic
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Just like mine did . I filed it to match the receiver contour , which also brought it to level , perfect . I checked the scope with my old bore-sighter , lots of adjustment in all directions . I'd previously optically centered the scope and it was very close to dead center on the bore sighter , a good sign .
Next , glass bedding the receiver and refinishing the stock , she's a bit " well used " .
No , not yet . I'll check it before I fit everything up for shooting though .
Well, I shimmed the rear base with two thin strips of clear plastic off a package. Took the rifle out to my friend's range. I had Federal blue box but don't recall the bullet weight. Couple of shots to "range it in", and a session of bore sighting while Dave adjusted the crosshairs, shots 5 & 6 landed in the square, all at 40 yards. It started a light freezing rain so we retreated.
The old rifle and scope performed just the way they were supposed to. I will conjure up some cast loads and try to pin it down a bit more. I always enjoy shooting an old timer like this, especially one that was an eyesore. I think it will share a spot with my No. 1 and No. 4 Churchills in keeper pile.
Edit: the scope is a Weaver V7-B. Suits the rifle to a "T".
The old rifle and scope performed just the way they were supposed to. I will conjure up some cast loads and try to pin it down a bit more. I always enjoy shooting an old timer like this, especially one that was an eyesore. I think it will share a spot with my No. 1 and No. 4 Churchills in keeper pile.
Edit: the scope is a Weaver V7-B. Suits the rifle to a "T".
Taken from a post on 24hourcampfire: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2699341/page/1
These rifles were built in the period 1949-53 from the actions of British P-14 .303 (built 1916-17) and U.S. M-17 30-06 (built 1917-18) rifles that had been declared obsolete models in 1947 by Ordnance, and subsequently "sold out of service". Both these WW1 models were manufactured exclusively in the USA by Winchester and Remington.
The series (may have been called "BSA Model 100")was produced in a range of variants from model A to model E. Model A and B utilized sporterised military stocks. C had a new stock with pistol grip and raised cheek piece but retained the cranked bolt handle and deep bellied magazine floor plate from the parent rifle (sir springers and mine are this model). D and E had new stocks and the bolt handle modified to a more elegant shape and the floor plate reshaped to a smooth line with the underside of the stock. All had the rear sight ears ground off and the receiver top face re-profiled similar to a Winchester model 70.
All the conversion work was done in Birmingham, England. It appears that within a given model there was a considerable variation in the exact detail of the work done over the few years they were made, though some of this could be due to post-manufacture customizing of individual rifles.
They were produced in .303 (ex.P-14) BSA serial No. starts with "M" (mine is M7501). 30-06 (ex.M-17) ser.no starts "H". 270win (ex.M-17) ser.no starts "HA". Original service serial numbers were ground off, though some military markings remain visible.
These details are based on the few rifles I have seen and heard of and if they are wrong I apologize!
Your 215grain refers to the bullet used for the proof firing (220gr in the case of the 30-06). the service bullet throughout the period the P-14 was used remained at 180 grains weight.
Best Regards- Kevin Mayes.
These rifles were built in the period 1949-53 from the actions of British P-14 .303 (built 1916-17) and U.S. M-17 30-06 (built 1917-18) rifles that had been declared obsolete models in 1947 by Ordnance, and subsequently "sold out of service". Both these WW1 models were manufactured exclusively in the USA by Winchester and Remington.
The series (may have been called "BSA Model 100")was produced in a range of variants from model A to model E. Model A and B utilized sporterised military stocks. C had a new stock with pistol grip and raised cheek piece but retained the cranked bolt handle and deep bellied magazine floor plate from the parent rifle (sir springers and mine are this model). D and E had new stocks and the bolt handle modified to a more elegant shape and the floor plate reshaped to a smooth line with the underside of the stock. All had the rear sight ears ground off and the receiver top face re-profiled similar to a Winchester model 70.
All the conversion work was done in Birmingham, England. It appears that within a given model there was a considerable variation in the exact detail of the work done over the few years they were made, though some of this could be due to post-manufacture customizing of individual rifles.
They were produced in .303 (ex.P-14) BSA serial No. starts with "M" (mine is M7501). 30-06 (ex.M-17) ser.no starts "H". 270win (ex.M-17) ser.no starts "HA". Original service serial numbers were ground off, though some military markings remain visible.
These details are based on the few rifles I have seen and heard of and if they are wrong I apologize!
Your 215grain refers to the bullet used for the proof firing (220gr in the case of the 30-06). the service bullet throughout the period the P-14 was used remained at 180 grains weight.
Best Regards- Kevin Mayes.
Cut 3" off of my P14 barrel just for that reason.( Previously bubba'ed) Accuracy was not affected but muzzle blast is quite a bit more noticeable. I have read that the .303 case shape, quite tapered and small shoulders, plays a part in the dramatic increase in noise.
