I should have mentioned in my post that it still hosts the original 7.62x54r chambering. It shoots quite well the Pacific R1 sight. Shooting supported at 100 yards I produced 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch groups using late 70's Bulgarian surplus ammunition.

When this rifle was sporterized "plinking" with a rifle of this caliber was not done. So over the years it was probably used only to provide the winters venison. I suspect, by the evidence of the fine condition of the bore, that when american manufacturing had caught up with the demand for bolt action rifles this one was retired to the closet.

Thanks for your comments, they are well appreciated.

'drif