Weather has finally cooperated with my schedule and got out to the range.
I put an old Redfield 3x9, that I can't remember where it came from, just to get an idea what it can do.
Started at 50 yds on a bright, sunny morning that was mid 60s. Winds were gusting to 15-18 mph or so, but got stronger by the time I was done.
Started with a 204 gr. LRNGC and 20 grains of IMR 4198. Started way out left and worked my way in. This has been a good, soft shooting target load I've used for some time. That last shot below the rest of the others was my fault. Getting used to the trigger.
Middle target; Factory 200 JSP Core Lokt. Right target is 200 gr. Rem. JSP w/ 36 gr. Varget. This has been an accurate in the Marlins I've had.
Moved out to 100 yds.
JSP/ Varget load went into 3 1/4" with a 4" flyer.
Factory Core Lokt stretched out to 5" but that's when I noticed the reticle was moving.
Then I remembered why it was in the closet!
I think next time out, I'll run it with the iron sights and see how I do.
Still a nice day to be outside.
jb
First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
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First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
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Re: First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
That is a very cool and interesting rifle.
Nothing gun related is so irritating as to burn perfectly good ammo trying to zero a scope, that won't.
Nothing gun related is so irritating as to burn perfectly good ammo trying to zero a scope, that won't.
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Re: First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
Beats a day in the office hands down.
Lovely rifle. It'll be interesting to see what it can do with a decent scope. Shucks, you'll probably do better with opens than with a scope and a moving reticle!
Lovely rifle. It'll be interesting to see what it can do with a decent scope. Shucks, you'll probably do better with opens than with a scope and a moving reticle!
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Re: First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
Looks better without it anyway. Should be able to get out again next week.
jb
jb
jasonB " Another Dirty Yankee"
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Re: First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
Really neat rifle, who made the stock?
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Re: First range trip with the 9x49/ .35 Rem Swede
Thanks!
I'll ask the gunsmith that made it. I know he told me, but I didn't write it down.
jb
I'll ask the gunsmith that made it. I know he told me, but I didn't write it down.
jb
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