1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
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1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
Another fine, yet warm morning in southern Mississippi.
I went again to my range in these low coastal hills of Pearl River county with one rifle that I had not shot & the other had not been fired in years.
I used some 1952 Kynoch Mk7 ball that was all surefire, but rounds were scattered all over.
I then switched to some 1967 POF that was much better. I have found if I face the primers to the sun before firing, I do not have any problems with delayed ignition or hang-fires.
It was a sunny 75 degrees F, so the trick worked.
I went again to my range in these low coastal hills of Pearl River county with one rifle that I had not shot & the other had not been fired in years.
I used some 1952 Kynoch Mk7 ball that was all surefire, but rounds were scattered all over.
I then switched to some 1967 POF that was much better. I have found if I face the primers to the sun before firing, I do not have any problems with delayed ignition or hang-fires.
It was a sunny 75 degrees F, so the trick worked.
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Re: 1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
This is a 1941/42 Loithgow SMLE that I picked up from a pawn shop near here a few years back.
It appears to be just as it was when it was issued in 1942. This one appears to have been used very little.
The rifling & crown are still like new, & it groups tightly even if I can't seem to figure out how far to drift the front sight. I am either too far left, or too far right.
I will have to remember to bring a sissy pad for these bolt guns, as they are not as forgiving to my right shoulder(which suffers from pinched nerves anyway) as autoloading gas guns.
I had to stop shooting as any more would be just too painful.
From a cold barrel, this Lithgow will plant rounds in nearly the same hole at 100yds.
I can see why these rifles are cherished by thier owners.
It appears to be just as it was when it was issued in 1942. This one appears to have been used very little.
The rifling & crown are still like new, & it groups tightly even if I can't seem to figure out how far to drift the front sight. I am either too far left, or too far right.
I will have to remember to bring a sissy pad for these bolt guns, as they are not as forgiving to my right shoulder(which suffers from pinched nerves anyway) as autoloading gas guns.
I had to stop shooting as any more would be just too painful.
From a cold barrel, this Lithgow will plant rounds in nearly the same hole at 100yds.
I can see why these rifles are cherished by thier owners.
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Re: 1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
Here is my 1944 Long Branch that went through India.
I replaced the short buttstock with a birch long Savage, & the forestock is a beech replacement for this one that left India with that damned Ishy screw.
I tried to match all of the wood using Chesnut Ridge gunstock stain, which has an alcohol base that penetrates right through the linseed oil finish.
It turned out a bit red, but at least the tone is more consistant with all the mismatched wood.
I wasted a few rounds figuring out the Mk2 rear sight.
I don't like this rear sight as fine adjustments are not possible.
At least I can hit the paper plate from 100 yds away.
I replaced the short buttstock with a birch long Savage, & the forestock is a beech replacement for this one that left India with that damned Ishy screw.
I tried to match all of the wood using Chesnut Ridge gunstock stain, which has an alcohol base that penetrates right through the linseed oil finish.
It turned out a bit red, but at least the tone is more consistant with all the mismatched wood.
I wasted a few rounds figuring out the Mk2 rear sight.
I don't like this rear sight as fine adjustments are not possible.
At least I can hit the paper plate from 100 yds away.
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Re: 1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
Maybe this would help And don't forget to follow through
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"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: 1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
Duncan, A clever teaching aid! Do you mind if I copy it and print it for a couple of newbies?
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Re: 1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
Feel free Brad, no probelms I suggest you plastifie it (encapsulate) fo it will not smudge out on the range in the winterbradtx wrote:Duncan, A clever teaching aid! Do you mind if I copy it and print it for a couple of newbies?
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What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: 1941 Lithgow & 1944 Long Branch
Thanks, Duncan!
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