Let's Take a Close Look at the Schmidt Rubin 1889 Swiss Rifle

Just how well does this old Schmidt Rubin 1889 Swiss Rifle actually shoot?

Well, sit back. You are in for quite a surprise from a 120-year-old rifle. Youtuber MurpheysMuskets takes a really close look at the Schmidt Rubin 1889 Swiss Rifle.

This early-production Schmidt Rubin 1889 Swiss Rifle is a very old rifle. It is, however, a great shooter.

This rifle has a quick, straight pull action and is charged with 12 cartridges from a stripper clip. With handloaded ammunition, Youtuber MurpheysMuskets has put in his research to develop the perfect load that hits hard but is quite safe to fire in this older rifle.

Those old Swiss military rifles sure can shoot. Learn the truth about the grand old Schmidt Rubin 1889 Swiss Rifle and you just might end up ordering one for yourself. 

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