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Old 05-29-2020, 11:03 AM
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Default How accurate are the 648s?

I'm think of getting a 648. I'd set it up with a 2x scope and use it as a small critter getter.

How good and accurate are the 648s? Is there some vintage of 48 or 648 that shoots better than others?

As this will mostly be a working gun, I'm mostly concerned with the shooting characteristics and mechanical soundness of the gun.
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Every gun from any time period is an individual. If you get one that doesn't shoot tight groups with quality ammo, it's most likely the muzzle crown and/or the forcing cone. Both of these can be recut to perfect in 10 minutes.
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Old 05-29-2020, 04:12 PM
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Basically agree with what Protocall Design said. I haven't used one of the new 648s but can't imagine that they're not accurate guns. Might vary a bit on ammunition brand; some like certain types better than others. The older 48s are all great guns too although you can likely buy a new 648 for less than a used 48.

This no dash 648 with a little finish work is more accurate than I am by far. Not all that difficult to carry scoped either if you have old eyes like mine and need optics. Good luck.

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I got around A 3 inch group at 75 yards with my 648 with Hornady 30 hrs.Scope was a Leupold 2 1/2 X 8.
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