D Grade Model 8
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:49 am
Thought a follow-up on my For Sale listing of my D-Grade "Sophie" would be in order. Minnesota Dan reached out and "Sophie" now resides in the far North. Dan and I have traded emails and messages back and forth concerning the rifle and different loads for 35Rem. Has been good to exchange information and make a new friend.
Dan may be shy about his shooting prowess so I`m posting here a copy of one of his missives and photo of a target he shot while dialing in the sights. So good to have a rifle that I cared for have a good home and someone that will use and enjoy.
"Joe
Here`s the last five shots after I drifted the front sight a bit and adjusted my hold a couple inches lower. 19 grains of Alliant 2400 powder and a 215 grain cast lead gas checked bullet. Ol`Sophie shoots pretty well ! The cast load has very little recoil and should be easy on the old rifle.
I filled the receiver holes with a couple plug screws that I cut short to not impede the action. Looks nice.
Lots of fun. Thanks."
Dan may be shy about his shooting prowess so I`m posting here a copy of one of his missives and photo of a target he shot while dialing in the sights. So good to have a rifle that I cared for have a good home and someone that will use and enjoy.
"Joe
Here`s the last five shots after I drifted the front sight a bit and adjusted my hold a couple inches lower. 19 grains of Alliant 2400 powder and a 215 grain cast lead gas checked bullet. Ol`Sophie shoots pretty well ! The cast load has very little recoil and should be easy on the old rifle.
I filled the receiver holes with a couple plug screws that I cut short to not impede the action. Looks nice.
Lots of fun. Thanks."