Mannlicher's exquisite M95 Stutzen

Guns Magazine, August, 2004 by Holt Bodinson

REFINE THAT ZERO

There is a solution to the 500-yard battle sight zero. It's Brownell's part No. 078-050 000, a Mauser front sight blank with a blade .375" high. Brownell's sight provides at least an additional .125" of blade height and with a slight bit of file work, it fits perfectly in the front sight dovetail of the Mannlicher. Then it's just a matter of adjusting the blade height to a closer zero and contouring the blade to your sight picture.

SQUEEZE THOSE BULLETS

If the Graf/Hornady, bullets disappear, Lee suggests sizing jacketed .338" bullets down to .329" in their .329" sizing die. Their only caveat is the resulting bullets may not be accurate if the jacket should spring back and separate from the soft core after sizing. It's worth experimenting with though.

Another interesting bullet option is Graf's 100 grain, .330" FMJ RN designed for the 8mm Lebel revolver (No. GRB330100). Use cast bullet loading data for the 7.62 Russian, .30-40 Krag or .303 British for a good reduced velocity loading.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Century International Arms

[800] 527-1252

www.centuryarms.com

Graf & Sons, Inc.

[800] 531-2666

www.grafs.com

Lee Precision

[262] 673-3075

www.leeprecision.com