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It will perform 100% dependent on ammo......regular mil-spec may print no better than 1-1/2 MOA which is what it was spec'd for. To get better groups, you'll need handloads..what else is new. Also,...

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LRB Receiver, SEI Barrel, USGI Parts, Sadlak TiNi Gas Piston, SEI Modified Trigger Group,...

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CMP Fall '43 Service Grade Springfield with Nov. '43 Springfield Barrel, got to be close to yours. ...

"K" Keystone Stock?

It probably started off life as a regular 1903, receiver made in what year?

When it was re-barreled, arsenal redone, it was probably dropped into a "C" stock to become a...

How Did you Break it in, and what load development did you do?
If it was a dog, did you run it past CMP?
I'm surprised it wouldn't be a decent shooter.....how many rounds did you put through it...

Anyone get one, what did it look like and how do they shoot?
I almost fell over when I saw CMP had new Criterion Barrels for the '03s.
The last time I priced a new version, it was very expensive...

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This is my restored 1918 CMP Springfield 1903.
It is a Greek Return "C" Stock with a 1942 Springfield Barrel.
I replaced the...

The platform is alive and well.
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This is my LRB M14s in a USGI Stock. It's got a Smith Enterprise Heat Treated M118 Barrel and their...

+1 for send it back, they have good customer service.
I'd also send all the trigger assemblies back to them to check if there was a batch of improperly treated hammers. Sounds like metal...

Get a few reloading manuals and read their suggestions about military brass.
They almost uniformly suggest starting low, about 10% under starting loads and working up to look for pressure signs and...

Your gun, you decide.
Want the "Been there, done that" look?

Or the "Newly Restored, looks Great' alternative?

Deans' Gun Restoration does great work on refinishing and adding a new stock in...

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I've always been able to get good results using MinWax Tung Oil Finishes.

Start with a clean, smooth stock. Gently rub in some Tung...

Just remember, an Original CMP / USGI rifle has usually been serviced several times with the military armorers replacing worn parts throughout it's service life.
When it comes from CMP...it's...

Old Nikon 6 MP D-100.
Direct Flash/Indirect Background Light
I-Photo Post-Processing to adjust sharpness, contrast,brightness, color and effects.

Sometime simpler is better.
Sometimes...

I'd get in line for for a Springfield Nat'l Match Grade M1A or base model if you can't afford the upgrades.
Shoot it, learn the platform and its' reloading needs.
As you grow into it, upgrad the...

Spare assembled BCG & bolt, spare extractor/ejector/spring set..spare buffer retaining pin/spring.....spare firing pin..lots of spare firing pin retaining pins...spare trigger/hammer springs....even...

Remember, it' a high end varmint gun capable of excellent accuracy within its' design.
Mine prints consistent sub 1/2 moa...and even about 1/4 MOA when I do my part with match handloads.

The 1/12...

I had a squib round unknowingly block the bore of a Colt USGI A-1 upper.
The next round blew out the bottom of the magazine from the back pressure.
Got my attention.
The barrel's fine and still...

I recall first hearing a few weeks ago they didn;t want to sell re-loadable .50 cal. brass or ANYTHING BIGGER.
Mistakenly change it to "SMALLER" in the language and there you go!

I'll bet it...

Do these whet yur whistle?
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Big shoes to fill if this is CSP's new home!
Gloria, Dick...thanks for the years of great info!