Thread: BSA 7x57 advice

Originally Posted by Newbie

Thanks heaps for your advice Sideshow, Russian 22., rewa, Marty Henry, and gundoc the main reason I wanted to reblue and refurbish the stock was to lengthen the rifles lifespan as opposed to it looking better. It was given to me on the proviso that it didn't just sit in my safe so anything I can do to mean that it gets some meat but will last in its current condition to still be passed on is what I'll do.

Scotty had a good point is it a big issue putting a 1 inch tube in 26mm rings? It seems pretty snug but but me trying to wiggle it probably isn't that scientific.

Gundoc thanks so much for the ID on the shotgun. This one might just stay in the safe as an ornament.

The .22 has pitting on the barrel so I'm guessing that's a write off too? also missing the magazine atm.

Pitting on the outside of the barrel is of no consequence, it is the condition of the bore that matters. .22 rimfire ammunition is both self-cleaning and protects the bore, this technology going back to the 1920's. Your BSA Supersport was made in the 1950's and the bore should still be fine. Sadly, magazines for the Supersport are now very hard to find but the rifle still has some collector value. If you can find a magazine then you will find the Supersport to be a very well-made and accurate rifle.