Switched over to a different computor and didn't get these posted on the last M91 thread so I just thought I'd post 'em here. I obviously need to work on better back ground and lighting but with the new computor and digital camera my learning curve is about maxed out. I will get better in the future though.
First is my M91 rifle; pretty much original except crest was scrubbed. Loves 314299 over 4895.
Second is a M1909 rifle I picked up some years back to use the action for a custom rifle, obviously not done it yet. Been rechambered to '06 and the bore is pretty frosted. Shoots well with .311" Sierra 180s and .312" Hornady 150s. Haven't tried cast yet.
Fourth is "Evita" (she really "sings"); a "scout" rifle. A recoil pad has been added, the bolt turned down, a Lyman SME rear sight added, a M14 front sight installed and a Leupold one piece base modified to fit the issue rear sight base. The scope is a Burris 3X. Bore is pristine; shoots MOA with Sierra's and Hornadys and 1.5 MOA with 314299, 31141 HP (.311") and Lee's 312-185. Future plans are to mover the front barrel band back even with front of hand guard and then shorten the forend of the stock to match. Also am looking at replacing the bolt with a M93 bolt which can be converted to cock on opening.
Fourth and fifth are cut down rifles that were sold by the barrel full back in the '50s and '60s. Fifth is "Juan" which has a lightly frosted bore but shoots really well with 123-125 gr AK/SKS bullets and the Lee 312-185. The rear sight is a Lyman and the front is the oversize post sold by Brownell's.
All the above M91s also love the Le 314-90-TL over 3 gr of Bullseye for 800+ fps.
The third M91 is the one I rebarrelled to .35 Remington. It also has a Lyman SME rear sight and a M14 front sight. Rifle shoots really well with 358156 and 358477. Not so good with 358315, am looking at trying the RCBS 200 gr FN. Future plans include bedding the action, forging the bolt handle, adding a recoil pad and refinishing the stock.
That's them. Comments or ideas always appreciated.
Larry Gibson