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Herb in Pa 06-03-2020 01:59 PM

Old School, not small caliber
 
Czech action in 30-06 built in 1949 in postwar Germany. A so called "Cigarette Rifle" since a couple of cartons would get a rifle built. 6x Hensoldt scope with side rail detachable mount, double set triggers, spoon handle bolt etc. I had the wood refinished and am anxious to shoot it. Initial trials with cast bullets @ 50 yards yielded a 10 shot group under 1/2". Looks to be a fun toy...…….[IMG]http://www.saubier.com/forum/picture...pictureid=1701[/IMG]
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Bill K 06-03-2020 02:12 PM

Nice looking old rifle and well preserved, for it's age. You should enjoy it. Bill K :)

ray h 06-03-2020 03:30 PM

Butter knife bolt, side mount and double triggers, nice old rifle Herb.

MarinePMI 06-03-2020 03:33 PM

Nice looking rifle! A classic.

pwdrbrn 06-03-2020 03:35 PM

Nice!! Been years since I shot cast bullets, other than in hand guns, but just ordered some 22 gas checked for hornet, bee and 222.Guess old timers need old times. Keep us posted on further details, Tom.

Daryl 06-03-2020 04:59 PM

Herb - a VERY nice rifle to own. Seems to shoot very well with cast bullets. A lot of .30/06's do just that.
I've not tried any in my 1936 M70 yet, but have a bunch cast, checked, sized and lubed, ready to load.
That's quite an interesting rear sight and base.
What was your load, please?

Herb in Pa 06-03-2020 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Daryl (Post 290547)
Herb - a VERY nice rifle to own. Seems to shoot very well with cast bullets. A lot of .30/06's do just that.
I've not tried any in my 1936 M70 yet, but have a bunch cast, checked, sized and lubed, ready to load.
That's quite an interesting rear sight and base.
What was your load, please?

Load data: 165 RCBS SIL mold sized to .310" with gas check with LBT Blue Lube
Dominion Arsenal 62 Brass
18 Grains of Alliant 2400 powder
Winchester Large Pistol Primer
Group size (Center to Center) 10 in .983", 7 in .409"
Distance was 50 yards...…..

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camel 06-03-2020 10:54 PM

That beauty, and it shoots very nicely. Love the older style rifles, these modern plastic and stainless steel, just don't seem to have much soul.

Gerald D. 06-04-2020 10:26 AM

That's a nice rifle and obviously still has a lot of life left in it.

Daryl 06-04-2020 05:04 PM

Thanks Herb.


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