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    Come to think of it, average WW1 soldier age was...

    Come to think of it, average WW1 soldier age was about 35yrs, so having a V-notch in the charger bridge maybe not great idea - presbyopia often setting in about age 40...
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    300_BLK No idea, but the charger bridge is far...

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    No idea, but the charger bridge is far enough from your eyes to use for a V-notch sight. As most WW1 shooting was <200yards it seems having elevation adjustment was superfluous. Maybe...
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    S.E.G. Better not use .308 slugs - if bullets...

    S.E.G.

    Better not use .308 slugs - if bullets have to be upset / obturated a lot in order to fit the barrel they won't be consistently centered, leading to drop in accuracy. I'd go for a...
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    Phew, for a brief moment I thought you'd put a...

    Phew, for a brief moment I thought you'd put a bump stock on her!

    She'd also look cool and "right for the period" with a Stengun metal stock... SMLE sporters just beg to get pimped, what with...
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    Go as short as you want, just avoid rifle OAL...

    Go as short as you want, just avoid rifle OAL below 762mm as it then becomes pistol OAL! Short barrel is just as accurate, and the velocity drop is insignificant for bush hunting ranges. SMLE...
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