Took out the new to me M39 last weekend.  Put about 300 rounds of russian light ball through it.  After I got settled in, I was consistently hitting a 10" steel plate at 225 yards (60% of the time).  I'm not a great shot either.  Decent, but not great by any stretch of the imagination.  I realize 225 isnt that far for some people, but i was impressed nonetheless.

Was really impressed with the accuracy and the sights of this old rifle.  All around a great experience.   I can see how a trained marksman could really put a hurt on some people with that rifle back in the day.

Anyways, just wanted to add my 2 cents

I love them!

I had my '43 Sako (built on an 1896 Tula receiver) out, the other day. Here's a group at 100 yards with 1968 dated Czech silver tips.

Nice shooting and nice rifle.  What's all that white stuff on the ground?         It's been 100 degrees here for a month.

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LOL. Didn't have a current picture of the rifle. Took that one this last winter. Weather has sucked here (been raining, constantly), but I was able to sneak out in a half hour break today and shoot a couple groups with handloads in this rifle. The potential is there, I just need some  more development time.

Thanks!

rain? what's that...down here in south texas it is dry as can be. getting rough

I have a buddy that's a fire chief down there. Needless to say, he's been very busy, lately. I told him I would gladly send you guys some rain, if I could. We've had about enough!