I recently picked up a 1905 Ross rifle in .303 British caliber. This is one of 20,000 that came into the states. It is reported that Ross rifles are supposed to be accurate.
Well I certainly believe it. I had the rifle out twice this weekend because I was developing and testing cast bullet loads like I always do when I get another gun.
Tried the usual dot powders to start, 13 Red dot, 13 green dot, 14 blue dot, 13 unique. Bullet was the Lee .312 160 grain that was hi-tek coated.
Rifle was shooting high so burned up about ten rounds getting it on target. I was using the sight flipped up. Groups were so so.
Loaded more up Saturday night and headed back to the range on Sunday morning. Tried some slower powders this time.
Sr 4759, 5744, and I4227and decided to use the noe .316299 sized to .316.
20 grains of 4227 shot one heck of a group. .831 for 5 shots at 100 yards. What a sweet shooting rifle. It is missing the small hand guard that fits behind the rear sight.