![]() ![]() The swept bolts begin to appear at serial number 1100, and fully replace the straight bolt before serial number 8800. That is an urban myth that has been spread around for several decades (people use it to try explaining why a rifle that has been D&T after the fact). Shortly after production began, Winchester changed the bolt design to a “swept” (bent) bolt handle, but it had nothing to do with the receiver being pre-drilled & tapped for mounting a scope. The early production Model 43 rifles were made with a straight (90-degree) bolt handle. My recommendation is to by a box on all the factory varieties you can find, and spend a day at the range shooting them to see which one your rifle likes the best.Ĭan you tell me if your rifle is a Standard, or a Special? Has it been drilled & tapped (aftermarket) for a scope?Īlso when I did a search on it….i found something about a slanted bolt handle….something about later models started coming with predrilled and tapped and a slanted bolt….slant of the bolt was towards the back off the rifle…Ĭould this mean anything different….replaced an original bolt….maybe a warranty replacement later run maybe a last batch kinda thing with the upgrades that came out in 1950 If I switch to Winchester 45-gr SP ammo, my group immediately opens to nearly 2-inches yards. My Model 43 22 Hornet loves the Remington 45-gr HP factory load the best, and shoots 1/2-inch groups yards with it. In general, the Model 43 is capable of very fine accuracy with the 22 Hornet cartridge, but they can be picky about the specific ammo to shoot in them for best accuracy. ![]() As long as you stick with factory loaded ammo, it should not be an issue unless it already has developed excessive head space problems. The receiver and bolt were improved beginning in January 1950 to strengthen the action to help prevent head space issues. Of slight concern on the earlier production rifles likes yours, is the head space. It predates the timer period in which Winchester factory drilled & tapped them for scope mounts. ![]() Your Model 43 rifle was manufactured in November of 1949. I have just recently acquired a model 43 in 22 hornet….with a serial number 15525 am I able to get a manufacture date and possibly a review on quality and aquracy….i have not yet had the chance to shoot it and would love to know what I can expect ![]()
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