As the subject states I finally decided what sights to buy for my Armi Sports Sharps. I have vacillated between Kelley (Absolutely Beautiful), MVA (popular choice for best in class) Red River (Ukraine needs the money) and the Lee Shaver Economy sight (Many think a really good sight at a bargain price). The first 3 would have cost more than the rifle, and was not sure the Economy was the right way to go. A visit to the Lee Shaver Gunsmith site provided a compromise offering his super grade sight. A sight that did not cost more than the rifle and should be of higher quality than his standard sight. I ordered this sight and a front globe with level. I could not resist and bought the Silhouette inset card as well. Cannot wait to see the new sights. I now have some Olde Eynsford powder to compare against Shuetzen
Once I have sight in hand can compare with the parts unknown Soule Sight that was mounted on my Navy Arms (Pedersoli) Remington rolling block with an octagonal semi truck axel for a barrel. I suspect it is a Pedersoli sight but there are not any markings.
With the demise of Montana Bullet Company, I am now at a loss for what to do about bullets. I was working on loads using their 881 SAECO 500 gr RN and the SAECO 645 480 gr semi point. Given my rifle is supposed to have a 1 in 22 twist (cleaning rod estimated closer to 1 in 20) I did not want to venture into the heavier and longer 525 - 550 grain range bullets. I stopped working on loads about a year ago thinking part of my bad groups may have been 60+ YO eyes and not the best in the world to see factory notch and blade sights .
The Navy Arms Rolling Block had a very heavy trigger pull. A couple of weeks back I sent the action pieces minus pins and ejector to Lee to do his trigger magic on. Will report on that difference as well.
My goal is to have sub 2 min groups at 300 prior to Winter Range. Too old and slow to do more than have fun in the CAS matches, but can be some what competitive in the long range events where hits weigh more heavily than time.
Can any of you point me in the direction of a source for the two bullets mentioned, and or recommend a 500 grain or less bullet that might be a better choice. Actually if someone knows of a heavier bullet that will stabilize in my relatively slow twist barrel, I am open to suggestions.
About the only suggestion I won't entertain is to start casting. Have a serious space issue, she who must be obeyed thinks I am at the for every cubic inch of new stuff I acquire I must rid myself of 1 to 2 cubic inches of older stuff.