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tahunua001 · December 8, 2012, 12:06 AM

alright, the test fire results are in.

it was a limited test of only 4 rounds of 139gr PPU ammo but it was quite telling.
1. it actually fires
2. ejection is not very strong but since I will be reloading all my ammo for it this is not necessarily a bad thing(makes sure I pocket all my brass)
3. though it is a relatively compact carbine, recoil is quite manageable and comparable to an enfield NO4
4. I need to see about lubing it better as the action was acting kindof sticky
5. guessing what holdover might be I was able to hit a 4x8" target at 70 yards 1 out of 3 times.
6. the sights aren't the greatest but I have seen much worse.

overall I would place it somewhere between a cheap mauser and a springfield as far as performance, operation and ergonomics.

after a nice lube job I'll take her out and put her on paper properly.

December 8, 2012, 12:06 AM	#22
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,769	alright, the test fire results are in. it was a limited test of only 4 rounds of 139gr PPU ammo but it was quite telling. 1. it actually fires 2. ejection is not very strong but since I will be reloading all my ammo for it this is not necessarily a bad thing(makes sure I pocket all my brass) 3. though it is a relatively compact carbine, recoil is quite manageable and comparable to an enfield NO4 4. I need to see about lubing it better as the action was acting kindof sticky 5. guessing what holdover might be I was able to hit a 4x8" target at 70 yards 1 out of 3 times. 6. the sights aren't the greatest but I have seen much worse. overall I would place it somewhere between a cheap mauser and a springfield as far as performance, operation and ergonomics. after a nice lube job I'll take her out and put her on paper properly. __________________ all guns lost in a tragic smelting accident. I never said half the crap people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin Bean counters told me I couldn't fire a man for being in a wheelchair, did it anyway. Ramps are expensive.-Cave Johnson.