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old hunting rifle #13983310 07/17/19
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,344 Charlotte, NC B blairvt OP Campfire Tracker
OP blairvt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,344 Charlotte, NC	I've had this awhile but just now getting around to messing with it. Its a Smith Corona 03-A3, 308 Norma Mag. I've seen pictures of several of these that all look about the same. Anyone have information on them?

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Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13983327 07/17/19
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,750 humboldt C Craigster Campfire Tracker
Craigster Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,750 humboldt	Nice rifle, but nothing all that special. Looks like a run of the mill sporterized Springfield done in the 60s. The woods are full of 'em. Old Corps Semper Fi Get off my lawn. FJB

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13983355 07/17/19
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,751 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger
gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,751	Looks like a local gunshop product or perhaps a student project from one of the gunsmithing schools.

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13983749 07/17/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,313 Negaunee, Michigan Youper Campfire Tracker
Youper Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,313 Negaunee, Michigan	Enjoy! Brushbuster: "Is this thread about the dear heard or there Jeans?" Plugger: "If you cant be safe at strip club in Detroit at 2am is anywhere safe?" Deer are somewhere all the time To report a post you disagree with, please push Alt + F4. Thank You.

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13984179 07/18/19
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,911 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter
moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,911 PA	I used to have one.I used 338 Win mag brass for mine. It takes about 5 loadings until the neck stretches to 308 Norma specs so you don't have to trim for awhile anyway.

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Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13984206 07/18/19
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,957 The Heart of Dixie H Hook Campfire Regular
Hook Campfire Regular H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,957 The Heart of Dixie	As stated, the woods are full of them. Mine is still in 06 and I made my longest shot on a whitetail with it. They are the equal of anything made today for all around use except maybe a little heavier than what is coming out today. It's origin as the US military long arm and all the patriots that carried it in defense of this country are what place it a notch above most anything out there! Last edited by Hook; 07/18/19.

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13985150 07/18/19
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,344 Charlotte, NC B blairvt OP Campfire Tracker
OP blairvt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,344 Charlotte, NC	Never thought it was anything special, just a well done sporter from years ago,

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13985268 07/18/19
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,500 Lived all over the world H hotsoup Campfire Outfitter
hotsoup Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,500 Lived all over the world	Fine looking rifle.

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13985392 07/18/19
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,081 O Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter
Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,081	@OP, Looks fine by me. If you are happy with it, hunt it and rock on !

Re: old hunting rifle Orion2000 #13985459 07/18/19
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Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,995 Cave Creek, AZ	Have a M94 that is going to celebrate it's 100th birthday soon. A M54 that was my Grandfather's of unknown age. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

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Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13985473 07/18/19
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WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,756 Wyoming	Cool gun!! Molon Labe

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13986159 07/18/19
Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 10,078 Kentucky Hills R reivertom Campfire Outfitter
reivertom Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 10,078 Kentucky Hills	Originally Posted by blairvt Never thought it was anything special, just a well done sporter from years ago, The history makes it special. They are fine rifles and just as useful today as they were 70 years ago. If I was forced to sell some of my guns, my M1917 sporter is one that wouldn't be on the list. Last edited by reivertom; 07/18/19.

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13986333 07/18/19
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,919 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 47,919 Battle Born	Originally Posted by blairvt I've had this awhile but just now getting around to messing with it. Its a Smith Corona 03-A3, 308 Norma Mag. I've seen pictures of several of these that all look about the same. Anyone have information on them? Damn that rifle finally sold? Ha ha.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: old hunting rifle blairvt #13986653 07/19/19
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,714 NE Illinois D DeanAnderson Campfire Tracker
DeanAnderson Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,714 NE Illinois	I've been using the 308 Norma Mag for years, great cartridge. And your rifle is a great delivery system! Enjoy! It isn't what happens to you that defines you, it's what you DO about what happens to you that defines you! NRA life member Illinois State Rifle Association member

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