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June 22, 2017, 05:57 PM | #1 |
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BYF 43 RC K98 Ammo/Range Report
Finally was able to acquire a nice BYF 43 Russian Capture K98 last weekend for a little under $400. It came with a period correct sling as well as the cleaning rod and front site hood. Though I believe the hood is a reproduction. Bore/rifling/crown are in good shape as well.
Took her to the range on Tuesday to see how well she would group. I brought two different types of ammo. The bulk of it was 198gr PPU SP, which worked OK. I also had a box of Federal 170gr SP that my LGS had one box of that I bought. While the PPU was OK I was starting to think the K98 I had was just Minute of Manish. That is until I shot the Federal and the groups tightened up considerably. These targets are at 100 yards shooting off the bench. PPU Federal The POI was considerably different so I had to adjust my aim for the Federal. The low left hits were at the beginning of the string. Once I figured out the aim point I was able to tighten the group much better. Overall I do need to tweak the sites a little as she is hitting left so I'm compensating with Kentucky windage. Forgot my front site adjustment tool that I'll bring during my next outing. A friend has some Yugo M75 that I'm going to try and see how it works. |
June 24, 2017, 04:44 AM | #2 |
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Looks to be a very nice shooter and a heck of a buy at the same time.
I've looked at a lot of War 1 and 2 98s over the years. Yours is the first Oberndorf I've seen with an 'overstamp' error (factory) model stamping. I would have bought that one without hesitation. JT |
June 24, 2017, 10:02 AM | #3 | |
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Thanks for pointing it out. |
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