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  1. 12-28-2013, 11:13 PM #1
    3006guns
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    More gong ringing............

    After the M1 carbine disaster the other day, I decided to use something that wouldn't go full auto if it malfunctioned so I grabbed an Ishapor built Mk.III Enfield and headed for the range. I brought along some untested loads...10.5 grains of Trail Boss and a 210 grain boolit. The gun was a Shotgun News purchase from many years ago, costing a whopping $39.95 and frankly I don't think I've fired it twice since then. Incredibly, the manufacture date is 1972!

    I was in for a real surprise.

    The bore is in excellent shape, almost new, and it proved it. To my astonishment I was ringing the 200 yard gong with ease all afternoon and couldn't get enough of it. This is one of those rare times when all the stars and planets align.......nothing's been tested, and yet it acts like I'd been developing loads for months. I think I have a new "favorite" gun.
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  2. 12-30-2013, 01:19 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3006guns View Post
    I think I have a new "favorite" gun.
    That's great!
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.
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  3. 12-30-2013, 06:44 PM #3
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    I was I had a gong to shoot at.
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  4. 12-30-2013, 11:39 PM #4
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    A used cast iron skillet from a lawn sale, hung by a welded on chain will work for a while.

    Cost you all of a few bucks and some welding.
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  5. 12-31-2013, 12:09 AM #5
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    I could never get mine to shoot heavy boolits. They have a 12 twist barrels believe and I could never get it to stabilize a 230g or a 200g boolit.

    Good work!
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