Mauser M03 - 243 Win Accuracy

This is a quick post to report on some excellent accuracy results delivered by my Mauser M03 in 243 Win on Saturday, using Berger's 68gn Flat Base Target/Varmint bullet. I chose 2208 as the first powder to try and fired a test shot with 38gn then went straight to 40 gn for the groups shown below. That is, the bare minimum of load development.

The first group measures 15mm centre to centre, the second group is 9mm. Yes, that's three shots; the first two went through the same hole, in gusty cross-wind conditions. I'm very happy with that. It's with a standard profile barrel too.

Late in the afternoon on Sunday, in strong winds, I knocked over three rabbits at 280 to 300 meters. The farmer's cat and dog were happy to see me that evening.

Give some flat base target or hunting bullets a try in your Mauser M03. You might like the results.