herently accurate rifles/calibers

[David_M]

My interest in Milsurp has recently been tweaked as I have 2 just inherited 2 old Enfields. I know that there are exceptions, and a lot is in the shooter, but I was wondering about opinions on different rifle/calibers that seem to be inherently accurate. I've been reading 6.5x55 and the K31 in 7.5x55 seem popular.
Thanks to all.

I have an M96 and it is a very accurate gun, but it also has an excellent #1 bore, if you dont get one in really good condition it probably wont be very accurate

 

[Groverino]

Smellie wrote: "My "pet" load for the much-maligned .303, for example, is 37 grains of IMR-4895 with a Sierra 180 Pro-Hunter flatbased bullet."

Milsurp barrels are seldom match quality. It has been my observation that flatbased bullets usually out perform boatailed bullets. In 303, the only exception to this was my new in the wrap Irish Contract #4. It shot much better groups with the Sierra 174 MatchKing. It is the only 303 I have with expensive taste. All the others shoot better with the cheaper flatbased bullets.

I haven't done a lot of testing with flat base bullets as I didn't want to burn up my meager supply of Hornady 174. However, so far it appears my 1916 SMLE likes boattails better.

 

[tacfoley]

I haven't done a lot of testing with flat base bullets as I didn't want to burn up my meager supply of Hornady 174. However, so far it appears my 1916 SMLE likes boattails better.

That is certainly true out to 600 yards, after that the BT reigns.

tac