Last week I decided that I had neglected this fine piece of history long enough -- range time was in order.
Went out to desert sportsmans in the early morning, and had range 9 to myself and co-worker. (as a side note, I usually go weekday early morning shooting and have never shared range space yet)
Since all shooting was on steel I cannot compare grouping or such, just hit or miss.
I set up an 18" by 18" gong at 200M, and then shot at the provided targets at 300M, 400M, and 500M.
I had not used my No4 (T) prior to today. windage was easily found and adjusted to zero within three rounds, four clicks to the left at 200M (I assume these clicks were 1CM each, but I am unsure of this.) This was the only target I owned myself, and I just repainted it with day glow green so I could see hits.
What I was more impressed by was the elevation -- The armorer who mated this scope to my rifle and zeroed it did an excellent job. I set the range to the "2" mark and was on target immediately.
After 5 hits in 5 rounds, I went out to 300M. Changed the elevation turret to the "3" mark and fired -- plink! four more rounds also landed on target.
The 400M and 500M targets were found in much the same way. At 500M I again adjusted the windage two clicks as my first shot went just right of the target. Other than that, as long as I didn't pull a shot, it was on target.
All in all a great day, and a lot of fun. This also went to prove that 70 year old rifles can still shoot.
I'm awaiting delivery of a Finn M28/76 -- more to come!
Went out to desert sportsmans in the early morning, and had range 9 to myself and co-worker. (as a side note, I usually go weekday early morning shooting and have never shared range space yet)
Since all shooting was on steel I cannot compare grouping or such, just hit or miss.
I set up an 18" by 18" gong at 200M, and then shot at the provided targets at 300M, 400M, and 500M.
I had not used my No4 (T) prior to today. windage was easily found and adjusted to zero within three rounds, four clicks to the left at 200M (I assume these clicks were 1CM each, but I am unsure of this.) This was the only target I owned myself, and I just repainted it with day glow green so I could see hits.
What I was more impressed by was the elevation -- The armorer who mated this scope to my rifle and zeroed it did an excellent job. I set the range to the "2" mark and was on target immediately.
After 5 hits in 5 rounds, I went out to 300M. Changed the elevation turret to the "3" mark and fired -- plink! four more rounds also landed on target.
The 400M and 500M targets were found in much the same way. At 500M I again adjusted the windage two clicks as my first shot went just right of the target. Other than that, as long as I didn't pull a shot, it was on target.
All in all a great day, and a lot of fun. This also went to prove that 70 year old rifles can still shoot.
I'm awaiting delivery of a Finn M28/76 -- more to come!
