My 1910 Ross rifle. IT SHOOTS!!!!.

[Eagleye]

So I acquired a Ross Model 1910 rifle a while ago. It had been nicely sporterized [new stock, scope mounts built, etc.]

Problem was, the original barrel had been treated to many rounds of corrosive 303 ammo, and probably neglected.

After an extensive scrubbing, I shot it and the best it would do was around 3½ - 4 moa.

So I contacted Jerry Teo, [Mystic Precision] who had McGowen make me up a C-M barrel blank in the original contour.

I have just received notice from my 'smith that the project is completed. I should have it next week. I'm a bit excited
to see how this new, .311 tube will perform.

Pictures added below. [6x36 Leupold on top.] And, yes, that is a solid brass buttplate with a trapdoor in it.

A full report later. Dave.

 

[303EppsFan]

Looking forward to seeing your results.

 

[tiriaq]

Will be watching.

 

[Winchester-1897]

If you don't mind us asking what was the damage to your Wallet? I have neighbour who is looking for a barrel for his Ross.

 

[Eagleye]

The barrel was just north of $400.00 in Chrome-moly. Contouring to the original pattern is why the higher price.

Then the Smithing. These have a complex breech system, and require some attention to detail.

Then I had it all re-blued as well. All in, around $1200.00. Sounds pricey for an older rig, but the Ross rifles
are unique, and form a part of Canadian history. I want to hunt it and take a moose or deer with it.

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Kevan]

Heres mine, all original sporter.

 

[Brno8x57]

You likely will be very impressed. I have a few sportereized MkIII's (military version with the 1910 action) and they are a lot of fun to shoot.
Have been shooting 180 gr cast from bullet barn over 18 grains of H4198. Cheap, mild shooting and accurate.
Factory 180 gr feed and shoot just fine as well. Moose beware!!

Curious if yours was a factory sporter like the one Kevan posted or a sporterized military MkIII.

 

[conor_90]

How strong are these straight pull actions?

Wonder why they never caught on in sporting rifles in North America.

 

[tiriaq]

Very strong.
The .280 established quite a reputation because of its high velocity.

 

[Eagleye]

Heres mine, all original sporter.

I will post a picture, once mine arrives.

You likely will be very impressed. I have a few sportereized MkIII's (military version with the 1910 action) and they are a lot of fun to shoot.
Have been shooting 180 gr cast from bullet barn over 18 grains of H4198. Cheap, mild shooting and accurate.
Factory 180 gr feed and shoot just fine as well. Moose beware!!

Curious if yours was a factory sporter like the one Kevan posted or a sporterized military MkIII.

I believe this one is a converted military version, but could be wrong. It has a sporter design stock, though, not a reworked military one.

How strong are these straight pull actions?

They are very strong, a multi-lug, rotating bolt head [CCW] locks solidly into the action. The action is beefy, and a bit larger in diameter
than most commercial actions. [More meat in the action and shank of the barrel]

Apparently, they failed as a military action due to several issues, one of which was: The tight tolerances did not accommodate the various ammos of the day.

The straight pull does not allow a lot of camming action to seat a round that is slightly long, nor to extract a stuck piece of brass.

They were loved by the accuracy hounds, though, and had a reputation for stellar accuracy.

Regards, Dave.

 

[mbogo3]

The snipers kept and used theirs.....just don't feed it sloppy British ammo............Harold

 

[Kevan]

How strong are these straight pull actions?

Wonder why they never caught on in sporting rifles in North America.

There is one in my Brother's estate in 458 Win. Mag., one of his favourite moose rifles..

 

[MD]

I have one too. Roughly sporterized by a prvious owner well before it was given to me in 1967. Shot my first deer with it and still have it.

 

[Winchester-1897]

The barrel was just north of $400.00 in Chrome-moly. Contouring to the original pattern is why the higher price.

Then the Smithing. These have a complex breech system, and require some attention to detail.

Then I had it all re-blued as well. All in, around $1200.00. Sounds pricey for an older rig, but the Ross rifles
are unique, and form a part of Canadian history. I want to hunt it and take a moose or deer with it.

Cheers, Dave.

Thanks Dave, I don't think that price is unreasonable.

Garry

 

[tiriaq]

I like Rosses, and do my own barrel fitting. A 1910 rifle has conventional square threads, but the barrel face also has a couple of cuts. This makes rebarrelling more complicated than many other rifles. Not something I would look forward to doing.
Custom contoured barrel, plus fitting, plus reblue, the price isn't alarming.

 

[Cleftwynd]

Some day.....

 

[Eagleye]

I like Rosses, and do my own barrel fitting. A 1910 rifle has conventional square threads, but the barrel face also has a couple of cuts. This makes rebarrelling more complicated than many other rifles. Not something I would look forward to doing.
Custom contoured barrel, plus fitting, plus reblue, the price isn't alarming.

I did not feel it was out of line. When I received the drawings, I could see the extra work that would need to be done.

Dave.

 

[Claven2]

Ross Rifles = Sweet spotters!

Here's my factory .280 with Lyman Alaskan. There is well over $1200 tied up in this one.

 

[conor_90]

Kevan your brothers estate sounds likes it's full of treasure...


I totally forgot about the .280 ross.

 

[Oldguncrank]

Kevan:
You might be amused to know that you have a factory sporter and it is an R-10 so called.
Square sling swivels and Winchester rear sight are a dead giveaway.
Have the same animal myself.
If it has a serial number on the barrel on the port side just ahead of the action you may be certain it is an R-10.
Have a look and let us know so that we may get it in the data base.
Good luck
Oldguncrank