Historic/Vintage Sporting Rifles suitable for historic matches and stalking (rifle/calibre)
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tackb
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calm down !
there is loads of them out there and we were testing for accuracy , it had four small tapped holes after we'd done
Stalker62
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tackb
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oh don't be so dramatic
twoseventy
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The later K31 has a nice scope rail which locates on the site of the action, so no need to drill and tap new holes, and i understand the later versions have now centralised the scope rail over the breech (mine is off-set slightly), which prevents spent cases from popping out and landing on your head during rapid reloads..
Dougal McGuire
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For military surplus hunting the K31 is hard to beat, easy to scope without permanently modifying the rifle. I managed to get two hogs with one shot at about 250 yards once with PPU soft points. You can actually still use the iron sights if you want with the offset mount, but it's easy to take on and off if you have a match to shoot. It's nice not having to use a scout scope like most surplus rifles need. I have a Kar98k that also uses an ordinary scope, the scope is mounted a bit high though. I would love to get a No. 4 Mark I some day, just waiting for the right one.
Did you sell the dies too?
tackb
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i don't recall , i will look tonight
i did stumble upon some 5 rd speed loading clips for it , the cardboard ones the other day whilst rooting about in my reloading den
That's precisely the posture my back got stuck in! Uncanny.
Thanks for the offer but I acquired a Lee Speed at auction last week. Picking it up at the weekend! Will share some photos.
Thanks
Really pleased with my new (old) Lee Speed! I’ve had it down at the BSRC ranges a couple of times now and it’s a lot of fun to shoot.
Whilst I’m still getting used to shooting with iron sights, I’ve noted the rifle tends to shoot high and left when shooting on paper at 100 yards.
A friend mentioned, I can probably give the front sight (photo below) a tap with a mallet to correct the windage, and then fix the elevation by adjusting my sight picture etc.
I don’t feel particularly confident taking a mallet to it so can anyone recommend a specialist gunsmith who might be able to help?
As mentioned, in my original post - I’d love to get a bit more confident with it before taking it out in the field!!
Whilst I’m still getting used to shooting with iron sights, I’ve noted the rifle tends to shoot high and left when shooting on paper at 100 yards.
A friend mentioned, I can probably give the front sight (photo below) a tap with a mallet to correct the windage, and then fix the elevation by adjusting my sight picture etc.
I don’t feel particularly confident taking a mallet to it so can anyone recommend a specialist gunsmith who might be able to help?
As mentioned, in my original post - I’d love to get a bit more confident with it before taking it out in the field!!
tackb
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how far off is it ?
it was likely regulated for a specific ammo and you'll need to experiment with your projectiles and loads to get it right
your front sight has a centre pop to lock it's windage if you look closely , don't forget to re do that if you decide to go the adjustment route
you're rifle depending on rifling and age may have been set up for the 303 mk1 ammo which was a 215gr round nosed bullet at about 2000fps , iirc
it was likely regulated for a specific ammo and you'll need to experiment with your projectiles and loads to get it right
your front sight has a centre pop to lock it's windage if you look closely , don't forget to re do that if you decide to go the adjustment route
you're rifle depending on rifling and age may have been set up for the 303 mk1 ammo which was a 215gr round nosed bullet at about 2000fps , iirc
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Fosbery Holster
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I agree with the above it’s more than likely been regulated for specific ammunition, as said trial and error and maybe some research as to what may have been used.
According to your avatar you’re in Surrey, why not try Fultons of Bisley, they may be able to help you with more details regarding ammunition and of course your slight windage problem, catch them at the right time and who knows what gems of information you may inherit.
Did your rifle come with a five round magazine, it seems to have the ten round mag, or do you have both ?
Nice rifle by the way.
According to your avatar you’re in Surrey, why not try Fultons of Bisley, they may be able to help you with more details regarding ammunition and of course your slight windage problem, catch them at the right time and who knows what gems of information you may inherit.
Did your rifle come with a five round magazine, it seems to have the ten round mag, or do you have both ?
Nice rifle by the way.
tackb
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Fosbery Holster
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Always fancied a Lee Speed but never got round to owning one and must admit l don’t know too much about them but they are a delight to look at and probably wonderful to shoot with.
Noticing the OP’s rifle has the magazine cut off does this in anyway announce the specific ammunition used, perhaps the rifle could have been an officer’s private purchase ?
I’ve sold all my .303 rifles in recent times and don’t think I will be applying for a variation to purchase another sad but my interests are with another calibre.
Noticing the OP’s rifle has the magazine cut off does this in anyway announce the specific ammunition used, perhaps the rifle could have been an officer’s private purchase ?
I’ve sold all my .303 rifles in recent times and don’t think I will be applying for a variation to purchase another sad but my interests are with another calibre.
Will the Op's rifle shoot non-lead in any meaningful manner?
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Fosbery Holster
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Good question if the OP does decide to have the occasional stalk with the rifle.
Another avenue that would need to be considered.
Another avenue that would need to be considered.
alberta boy
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Nice
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