SMLE Project

"feather bedded."

I will have to remember that one.

My memory is terrible. I had forgotten how to use the dead cat and the incantation.

But the bedding now looks good and the barrel is floating. It should give a vertical group, but I am hoping to find a powder charge for a round group.

Ammo is ready to go. Off to the range in 2 days.
 
Spent the morning shooting groups with my SMLE sporter and my K31.

K31 shot 2.5" with match bullets and 2.8" with FMJs (Russian 147s sized to 308)

The SMLE shot 3.5" with both bullets, all loads. Groups were roundish, but shifted dramatically vertically with powder charge. Typical LE.

This is a match barrel, fully floated and a well-bedded action. I expect better.

Next step is to install a pressure pad in the forend.

If that does not help I will switch from this crappy ball powder to 4895.
 
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