I've always admired the old MK85's with laminated stocks and recently picked one up in 54 cal. It showed up in the mail yesterday. I see that the front sight is a brass bead and am assuming this is an early MK85. My purpose for the rifle is hunting elk. When possible I like to use full bore, heavier lead. My initial preference would normally lean to the 444 flat point powerbelt. Unlike other's experience I've had great success. I have to use non-plated lead bullets to be legal in Washington. Anyway, does anyone have some bullet/load suggestions in case it truns out to be a slow twist barrel? Usually slow twist means short/fat slugs stabilize better--not my favorite elk bullet description. Also, I was rather hoping to find a powder charge on the hot side, not being afraid to burn powder.
If you have any suggestions for a replacement front ramp fiber optic, I'd love to hear it. My favorite rear peep is the XS (Ashley) Sight Systems ghost ring. Hard to beat a fiber optic front in our gloomy reprod.
Thanks, guys.
John
If you have any suggestions for a replacement front ramp fiber optic, I'd love to hear it. My favorite rear peep is the XS (Ashley) Sight Systems ghost ring. Hard to beat a fiber optic front in our gloomy reprod.
Thanks, guys.
John