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If it didn’t sell, I’ll take it

I'll see what I can find.

You're simply learning the protocols that young guys with no money (and the desire for a good sporter) learned to perform on their $19.00 03A3's 60+ years ago. Books were written on the subject, and seemingly as many magazine articles as there were guns. You got the spring sussed out, now it's time to address the extraction cam and cocking cam surfaces I mentioned early on. Then it's on to stoning the bolt guide rail and replacing the stamped magazine follower with one from an '03. How stiff is the safety? Might need to take a stone to it also. Has anyone polished the lathe turning marks off of the bolt body yet? All those insignificant details add up when conquering 03A3 "goodness"!

My Old Man bought one of those cheap gov't surplus 03A3's through the DCM in 1962 or 1963, I don't remember. What I do remember is him telling me he got it for less than $20 and getting chewed out at the time by the local gunsmith for buying a huge project that he would have more than double that in it 'til he was done and whyinhell didn't he get something of pre-war quality in the way of an '03 or 98 Mauser. A Fajen stock, mucho filing/stoning/polishing, and a lot of cussing later he had a fairly decent hunting rifle for about what a used M70 would've cost him. His buddy bought an 03A3 at the same time through the DCM (which was luck of the draw as to what you actually received for your money). His rifle came through as an honest-to-God mint M1903A4 sniper rifle. He was cockahoop because that meant he would save money by not having to drill and tap for scope mounts (already done) and bend the bolt handle for scope clearance (already done too). Ah, man.....

Express.

All brass is sold.

Thanks.. Good info.

I have a RCBS cast iron. Not used much. If interested respond and I will price and send pictures.

You guys have helped me see the value difference beyond just the price. I appreciate it. Thank you Ken

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Looks like you're being well taken care of. I am awash in .243 95 BTs. If none of the above suitors work out, shoot me a PM.

Cheers,
Rex

Waiting for my copy to arrive.

Kollmorgen scopes have 26mm tubes and there were few mounting options, since the B&Ls were only 1".

Congrats! It's addicting - Spring will never be the same for you

Thanks for sharing this important scripture!

You might be cutting my fugking grass too.

Meanwhile, You will be shaking your fugking head “yessa” while they take your earnings to feed, house, and clothe folks too dam lazy to clock in. Don’t rock the boat about your government cheese too.

As far as prices skyrocketing, there are a ton of things on GB - particularly niche or higher end things - that aren’t really priced to sell. I almost never pay attention to the listed price. When I first joined I was all impressed with some of the asking prices. I remember thinking, “wow! My pre-64 .30-30 is nicer than that one which is listed at $2750!” Then I realized that no one was ever going to buy that overpriced thing. The only thing you can do is look at what has actually sold before and try to make comparisons.

Edit - I am very patient. I have watched some guns for months before the seller finally removes the reserve and prices it realistically. In many cases, it still goes for more than I want to pay, but less than the older price. In other cases, I have seen items go for more than the price at which they sat for months after the price is initially lowered.

Pretty bird! Congrats

I was wondering if anyone has experience with Hodgdon Perfect Pattern 12 ga powder? The data shows low charges.

Recoil, clean burning, metering etc. comparison to another power ?

Thanks!

Thanks for posting this.

If it’s better for clearing the scope eyepiece with fat hands/gloves, I’m in.

We've been baking freshly cut rampling into our Irish style soda bread but substituting kefir for buttermilk with excellent results.

Waiting for basil to come up so we can blend together ramps, basil, olive oil, nuts and Parmesan cheese to make fresh pesto.

Sounds like your version of the Corps joined the Air Force…

I can’t recall any of that poosay chit in the Ranger Co.

ill wait for a better deal.........