My Pop owns 1952,1956, and MCA models in 30.06 and .270 and I have a 1903 6.5x54. None of them shoot the irons to point of aim at 100 yards. Like your rifle they all shoot high. I too tried handloads with different bullet weights/various speeds. The 1952 in .270 I put on a taller front sight. The MCA came with Redfield rings/bases so it was scoped with an older steel tube Weaver 2-7. The 1956, my Pop bought some Redfield reproduction bases from Watts Walnut. The 1956 rifle is factory drilled/tapped for the rear Redfield base so I only had to drill/tap for the front base on the Bridgeport. Just as an aside those short stiff barrels all shoot small groups.
Last edited by 451whitworth; 08/17/19.
