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I took the 1949 Model 70 .257 Roberts to the range today

This is the gun with a period correct Weaver K2.5

I was all over the paper at 25 yards. So I decided to take the scope off and try the iron sights. It turned out that the Weaver rings and the Weaver bases were both very loose. I had forgotten that I had most recently mounted the Weaver k2.5 very loose only for the purpose of some photos. I did not put the Weaver back on and went to the irons.


The first set of 8 rounds at 100 yards with Nosler polymer tips are below. I was aiming at the bottom of the bottom target. I am quite high and a bit off to the left. But the iron sights, even though with my 61 year old eyes I could barely see the rear leaf, gave me a group of about 5 inches. Three of the bullets made one hole.


Then I went to Winchester ammo. 5 shots at 100 yards with the irons, again aiming at the bottom of the bottom target. Again quite high and to the left. About a 4 inch group:


My plan to is find a scope, mount it well and see what the gun can do.