M95 DUTCH MANNLICHER

My M95 Dutch Mannlicher long rifle was made by OEWG of Steyr, Austria, in 1898. Although all-matching, my particular rifle is somewhat rough around the edges. The bore has strong rifling, but is mildly rough, so I shoot jacketed bullets instead of my usual cast ones in this old girl.

I shot this particular target (10-shots, 2.3" group) off a 100-yard bench at my home club: Library Sportsmen's Association in Library, PA.

My best load so far has been with a 160-grain Hornady round nose bullet over 13.5 grains of IMR-4759, Winchester large rifle primers ("WLR"), and R-P brass from Buffalo Arms (made up from .303 British cases). OAL of 3.02" or so.

Updated October 15, 2006