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Spanish mosqueton
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:56 pm
by Grubber
This is the rifle that was at the end of the road trip
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And a 5 shot group using 175gr federal classic shells
They hit high but tight
50 yrd target
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2 shot top hole. Shifted point of aim lower. 2 shot second hole. dropped Point of aim again. final shell lowest hole.
Sweet shooting rifle. gotta practice with it to get a feel for the sight.
GG
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:24 pm
by ian27
Lovely rifle Grubber!!!!!!!!! She is gonna be a fine shooter too!!!!! Its in real good shape, enjoy!!!!!!!
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:43 pm
by Brass Rat
175gr federal classic
I'm guessing that it is not 7x57.
What year was it made? I have 2 of them, both Ovieto, both 7x57. One 1926 and the other 1930.
The 1930 bore looks like new but the other is a smooth bore for the last couple of inches to the muzzle. Over the last couple of years I have gathered all the parts except for the rear sight that are necessary to have it cut down to a 17" carbine configuration.
Out of the 11 or so Mausers I own the '30 M1916 is the only one I have fired in the last 2 or 3 years.
I picked up 200 rounds of Cavim ammo a while back.
actually
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:47 pm
by Grubber
Actually brass rat it is 7x57
it is ovideo marked 1929 on the reciver
GG
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:50 pm
by Brass Rat
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:02 pm
by Brass Rat
Wow, you must be shooting those big round nose bullets. 175 is about the limit for a 7mm.
7x57 is like the .303 and 30.30, a classic round that has been getting the job done for well over a hundred years.
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:33 pm
by Grubber
Isn't that what the spanish military load was. a 175 gr spitzer.
That's why I got em. figgured they would be close.
GG
Wow
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:17 pm
by ArchFluffy
That looks wonderful, GG!
-Fluffy
