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I never abuse originals. I either restore or fix already sporterized guns. This one came to me in that stock, but covered in a wine colored stain and spar varnish.
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The Mauser may not have good sights but are great shooters. My Model 88' Comission and Kar 98 rifles shoot as well as any of my two dozen milsurp bolt actions save the Swedish Mausers. The 1903 Springfield feels like a Kar 98 with a heavy barrel.The 1917 can be modified to cock on opening. But it would not
fit the "as issued" criteria of Vintage rifle matches. I try and follow
the rules. In my opinion, as a shooter the US service rifles 1917, O3, O3A3, M1
are superior to the Mausers, Mosins, K-31. Do to the aperture rear sight
with windage adjustment. Much easier to see the front post. One of the rifles
that I struggle with is the M98 Mauser with the stupid barleycorn front sight.
The Mauser may not have good sights but are great shooters. My Model 88' Comission and Kar 98 rifles shoot as well as any of my two dozen milsurp bolt actions save the Swedish Mausers. The 1903 Springfield feel like a Kar 98 with a heavy barrel.
If I had to go to war with my 1890 made Model 88' I wouldn't complain.I like the old mausers too. My dad has a VZ24 8x57 that is a sweet shooter. Even though it is in rough condition. It still shoots and functions just fine and is very accurate. The sights are good enough for a battle rifle...
The 6.5 Swede is almost the perfect round. The Enfields are wonderful shooters too and very underrated in USA. Thier only drawback is rimmed 303 cartridge. They must be loaded very preciecly and adds stress in battle conditions.If we were only limited to old military rifles, pass the m96 6.5x55 please...:
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Good "wall hanger":
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The 6.5 Swede is almost the perfect round. The Enfields are wonderful shooters too and very underrated in USA. Thier only drawback is rimmed 303 cartridge. They must be loaded very preciecly and adds stress in battle conditions.
The 1917 is one of the holes in my collection...The m1917 enfields were chambered in 30-06. The patern 14 (P14) were 303 British...
Nice rifle, Ron..!Today's Vintage Rifle Match at TCGC. Theme is 100 years or older.
I can bring my O3 or 1917 US Enfield. I shoot the Springfield O3 better. From a
practical shooting standpoint I hate the Barley Corn front sight on the Mauser.
Vintage Military Rifle and Pistol Competition
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I just clean them with rem oil after grinding. It really cleans them pretty good.@bsa1917hunter, what are you dressing your red pads with to get them to shine up? I've used vasoline and a few others, but really haven't had good luck getting the finish on the pad that I want.
Ron, Here is my Springfield 1903 made in late 1918. I have shot American Eagle 150 grain boattail (AE3006N) through it but it seems a bit hot. What off the shelf ammo would you recommend?Today's Vintage Rifle Match at TCGC. Theme is 100 years or older.
I can bring my O3 or 1917 US Enfield. I shoot the Springfield O3 better. From a
practical shooting standpoint I hate the Barley Corn front sight on the Mauser.
Vintage Military Rifle and Pistol Competition
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Nice setup.. That is bit too advanced for me now but I'm moving in that direction.No idea about factory ammo. I shoot nothing but reloads in my O3, M1s and ARs.
I am working on a +1100 rounds of LC71 Match 308 brass.
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