Thread: Wet weekend project

Originally Posted by timattalon

Some of the bark can be addressed by a faster burning powder. Agreed that anytime you increase bullet weight and maintain velocity, recoil will increase.303 would be my pick, but the 54R will teach you what recoil really is in something that light. (similar to 30/06) My suggestion would be to use normal 7.62x39 anyway. Will do most of what these are asked to do without further work.If he wants more out of it, then its possible, but probably not needed.

It's staying as is cal wise but agree rimmed cases are better in this type of action. Shot it yesterday, at 25 yds 5 in low and left 10, ok for the last owners up close and personal approach. Today I'll try fitting a 22to picatinny rail ans a red dot to see what its capable of.