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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #15 - Feb 29th, 2024 at 5:42am
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"Typically, .22 LR tends to be quite unforgiving to shooter mistakes."

If that's true I'd like to know what ammo is forgiving to shooter mistakes. That's the ammo I want to use. Need all the help I can get. 

Can you post a picture of your rifle and sling?  
75 meters indoors? That's impressive too.
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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #16 - Feb 29th, 2024 at 12:37pm
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Joe,

Attached 2 pics of the rifle - basically a bog-standard BSA 12/15 with an typical period 2-point sling, original PH7A rear sight.  Only modifiction is stripping the varnish and giving the stock an english oil finish.  Even the buttplate is still original...

I don't even use a handstop when shooting, as it is my practice rifle for my 32-20 BPCR - no handstop allowed.

And for me, I tend to think the larger calibre CF's are less sensitive than the humble .22 to shooter error.  Why, good question.  Maybe the greater recoil pulse 'kicks' through some minor inconsistencies?

  
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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #17 - Mar 3rd, 2024 at 7:53pm
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Thanks. I have a #12 Martini but have never shot it in the prone position. Have wondered what the sling looks like and how it is used.
  
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Reply #18 - Mar 4th, 2024 at 3:39am
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Standard 2-point sling, both attachment points on the forearm.   This sling has hooks. And it even is period correct for the rifle.
  
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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #19 - Mar 9th, 2024 at 8:40am
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Gert, it is a very handsome rifle with those stocks you refinished. It makes me nearly ashamed of the Tikka T1X I have in the safe. Accurate, but not a whisper of a soul, unlike your 12/15 -- rather like an electric train vs. a steam locomotive. 
I hope you are well.
  
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Reply #20 - Mar 9th, 2024 at 10:28am
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Bill,

All well here, and yes, those BSA's not only have lots of character, they're also extremely accurate while also being proper steel and walnut rifles.  Fro mthe time when rifles were still machined from steel...
  
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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #21 - Mar 28th, 2024 at 3:46am
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Last sunday´s outing, 10 shots. Still need to address those flyers.  But if it were easy, it wouldn´t be fun, right?
  
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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #22 - Mar 28th, 2024 at 9:29am
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What ammo are you using in shooting that group?

Also, it seems you are dealing with vertical here.
Sling tension varying? 
Post or aperture front sight? A post front can be harder to hold your vertical.

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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #23 - Mar 28th, 2024 at 1:13pm
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Sk long range match, and yes, my position and isn't always perfect, it does show up...
I shoot an aperture front.
  
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Re: BSA 12/15 Martini outing
Reply #24 - Mar 29th, 2024 at 10:34am
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Gert,
In any event, that is good position sling shooting.
Good choice of ammo.
I shoot SKLRM in several competitions from 100 to 300yds
with my Martini Int'l MKIIs. I have a heavy, and a light model.
i am "almost" sorry I had sold my 12/15 rifle that shot Very Well. But on the other hand, I got a young fellow shooting it and he too has won matches with it.
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