The ones I know about are .303 Lee Metfords and SMLEs. My grandfathers started life as a 1920 production SMLE Mark III* and shoots much better than the L42 I laid my hands on a few years ago - he shot a "Possible" (100% bullseyes) at 1000 yards with iron sights. Says a lot for his eyesight too I suppose....
I can only hope to be half the marksman once I get back onto the range for some much needed practise.
The drawback with the weapon is the brutal recoil. Apparently he had to give up competitive shooting because it actually knocked him unconscious on the mound! I'm hoping I can find a decent rubber pad that isn't too thick so I can avoid the same fate.
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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