Thread: 303 muzzle

Good advice all
Was just the first outing to see how it shoot as I had just got it off TM.
@50m bout 4-5 “ gp 5 out of 10 rnds S&B
Tucker @100m, only a few hits on an A3 paper , that was using old fruit salad milspec FMJ x 20
Wanted to keep it old skool original with the iron sight, maybe not !
I will strip it an give a good clean & tighten up etc chuck a scope on as well

Originally Posted by Luke556

Good advice all
Was just the first outing to see how it shoot as I had just got it off TM.
@50m bout 4-5 “ gp 5 out of 10 rnds S&B
Tucker @100m, only a few hits on an A3 paper , that was using old fruit salad milspec FMJ x 20
Wanted to keep it old skool original with the iron sight, maybe not !
I will strip it an give a good clean & tighten up etc chuck a scope on as well
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Greetings Luke 556,
Shit ammo will produce shit groups. Once you have dealt with the items that you and others have already mentioned you may want to test it with some decent ammunition, either commercial or better still light hand loads. Neither of my .303 rifles are anywhere as nice as yours but both shoot inside 25 mm at 60 m using the Hornady 174 grain round nose and 32 grains of AR2206H or 40 grains of AR2209. Lee Enfields are inclined to spray different loads widely, especially full power loads. The aiming mark needs to be compatible with iron sights. A decent size red circle or semicircle works best for me. Lastly I hope that you cleaned the barrel with boiling water after firing the military ammo. This is essential to stop corrosion.
Best of luck with your prize,
Grandpamac.