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Hi Grandpamac

Thought of that but the dark area if nicely half way down for a good 150 mm so not much left after chopping.

Cheers

AMac

Thanks Cordite - no bulge its pitting I think. Used modern ammo not milsurp. Lapping would seem a good step unfortunately living in a town house I am not really set up for that sort of thing. Maybe...

Great thread - the 3 O is such a part of hunting history in NZ great to see such enthusiasm for the old rifles.

When my Dad died I ended up with his sporterized SMLE which he did a lot of hunting...