Of course, the big question is: Will it shoot?

I tried some of my 8mm handloads.

Here's the first 5 shots at 50 yards.

Not bad for an old rifle and 58 year old eyes.

The crest on the receiver said it was arsenal refinished in 1946, making it 60 years since that date.

I shot a bunch of milsurp ammo through it today, but had some misfires.

The ammo works fine in other rifles, so this one must have a weak firing pin spring.

I'll order a Wolff replacement.

Shoots hard, kicks hard, and hits what I'm aiming at.

Conclusions:
How you gonna beat it?

Is this a great hobby, or what?