What're your loads for it? I have a strong feeling one of these is in my future.
How was the original stock? Were there any cracks in the inletting or webbing around the magazine box and trigger?
I haven't even begun to try to load for it yet. Norma has some data for 203-B powder on their web site with 286 gr bullets. I believe Norma 203-B is very similar to RL-15 so I figure I'll start with RL-15 and work up using the Prvi Partizan 286 gr bullets. Due to the small ring action, and the age of the rifle, I'm not going to try to hot rod it. I'd be very happy with around 2100 fps with a 286 bullet.
The original stock did have two minor cracks in the tang. Internally, especially around the trigger area, there was a lot of oil damaged wood but my smith was able to repair it.
Cheers!
-Bob F.
