Not trying to confuse anyone that reads this old post of mine, but I was recently informed by a couple of sources that Winchester and Remington are out of the .30-40 ammunition making business. As I...
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Not trying to confuse anyone that reads this old post of mine, but I was recently informed by a couple of sources that Winchester and Remington are out of the .30-40 ammunition making business. As I...
Thanks for the replies guys. I haven't been shooting Krags for very long and at first I was able to find new Winchester and Remington brass all over. Now I can't find it anywhere. I have even...
Are any of the brass manufacturers such as Winchester or Remington actually making .30-40 brass shell cases anymore? Most of the places where I used to buy empty cases from no longer carry .30-40...
I don't know if I would be so quick to say light bullets don't stabilize in these barrels. I have started playing with some Lapua 100 grain bullets and I'm getting some fairly decent groups with...
No way this guy is staff or an aide. The helmet shows honest wear as does the carbine. Nothing is bright and shinny on him. He's been around enough that he feels comfortable taking a rest on...
I have loaded several different 168's and 155's and 150 grain bullets. Feeding depends quite a bit on overall length of the finished round and condition of the rifle interior where the bullet guides...
Could be something as easy as a dirty bolt interior and lack of grease.
Rick
Not knowing how adventurous you are, you may want to try and replace one part at a time and see if your problem goes away. I would replace the sear spring first as they can lose their tension after...
Firstflaban: I don't think the term "support" is confusing at all when it is used in general context. I also don't think a detailed description of "support troops" is necessary when speaking of the...
Very true DaveHH. Without night-sights, or illuminated optical sights or artificial light of some sort hit probability goes to zero at night.
Rick
Thank you for the extremely valid response Imarangemaster! I for one will never understand why this argument/discussion seemingly never ends. Comparing the .30 M1 carbine to the M-1 rifle is...
What action wrench did you finally settle on?
Ric
Where does the "goop" come into the story? The OP said nothing about "goop" being present. Could these mags have been loaded at the factory? Perhaps, but probably not. Or maybe it was a trial or...
I am almost completely confused 10 Ring, why the post? You offer no "real" information and nothing but run around. You sound more like a politician running for office or a used car salesman trying...
Nice rifle it should be a hoot to shoot! I too have always loved the look of an old 03 or 03A3 with Lyman or Redfield sights on them. I put a set of Lymans on an 03A3 that I have and it is a gas to...
Never heard of the Huber trigger, but perhaps someone else has. I have an old Canjar in one of my 03A3's that works very well. It is a single stage trigger adjustable for pull weight and...
He is well prepared for short or long range work! Smart man, nothing like having a second gun. Rick H.
Like Chuck said, trying to put good and cheap together just doesn't work. I read about all the great "deals" out there on this and that and I have to tell you DO NOT go to gun shows in my area and...
Hornady makes a load that they market as specific for the M-1. It uses the 168 Amax and for a factory load it works exceedingly well in all my M-1's and 03/03A3's. The item number for that ammo is...
Thanks for all the help guys......Rick H.
Thanks for the responses guys. No expense handbuilt stuff being considered. I just would like to bebarrel a couple of 03A3's that I have and would like to find or use the reamer that the consensus...
For you gents that do your own chamber reaming, do you have any suggestions on which make reamer is best or at least better? Clymer or Manson or??? Also is there any benefit to using a live pilot...
Thanks Allen, that certainly does seem to be a much easier way to get that pin out.
Rick H.
Myself and a couple of guys were sitting around the campfire tonight talking the usual stuff when a couple of questions come up on using reamers on .30 cal rifles. Here is the question: can you use...
As Chuck has already stated the best way to go is with USGI parts. I did find a Canjar trigger on Fleabay for $100.00 and snapped it up. It works great and has about 3 lb let off but it is a single...