I have a 1943 Izzy ; with a surprisingly beautiful bore , and I haven't "slugged it yet , but will do so. My build is as follows : A Archangel stock. I've selected a Vortex,Crossfire- II,6x24x50 w/BDC reticule. And RSI is doing my Bolt and I am using the MI-24 RSI long rail scope mount.I beleive in the "K-I-S-S" theory , and want this to be a very "serviceable" piece.
My objective is to build a "Mid-range" Field gun with six to eight inch grouping at a maxium of 800 yards using better grade commericial ammo , such as PPU-182gr.,and the better 203 gr. selections.
With these parameters; I'm leaning towards 24 inches and re-crowning with a slight recess cut,11 degree "Comp" crown . Since I live in Arizona and dust is a constant "issue" when firing prone in the field , I've chosen a TPP muzzle brake (AR10 style)threaded to 5/8-24, strictly for countering the ground blast.
I would really appreciate having feed-back from any and all as to suggestions and reccommendations to be able to acheive this build .
I will evole to re-loading to match a "tight" load for her , and finances willing , I will be doing a Straight Jacket next year.
Just another "old guy" on a semi-fixed income ,tryin to prove to some "shootin" buddies that a high-grade field gun doesn't have to have a mega-bucks price tag. Am I on the right track ?
