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  1. save your bore scope to use on your benchrest...

    save your bore scope to use on your benchrest rifle.
    shoot your milsurps and be happy.
  2. Basically how it is done... raise the ram on...

    Basically how it is done...
    raise the ram on your press all the way.
    screw in the die so that there is about a dime's worth of space between the ram and the die bottom. tighten the lock ring.
    if...
  3. That barrel is marked with a birmingham nitro...

    That barrel is marked with a birmingham nitro proof mark BNP (used since 1954), and then over-stamped with ".30/06 2.49".
    Could that barrel be .303 diameter or a lend lease barrel? It was...
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    Looks fantastic! Should be a great shooter. You...

    Looks fantastic! Should be a great shooter.
    You say the scope base is original? I thought the originals had the "redfield" stamped on the rear portion, right side, with the angled back part. ...
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    lookin great. Should make for a fine restoration.

    lookin great. Should make for a fine restoration.
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    The .270 Winchester cartridge may not even...

    The .270 Winchester cartridge may not even chamber because the shoulder is slightly longer to prevent mis-loading it in a .30-06 chamber.
    You ask "any 150gr 30-06" ?? If you are talking about...
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    Value? That is a beautiful rifle. I would say 1950's...

    That is a beautiful rifle.
    I would say 1950's conversion.
    The engraved animals are unique and you may be able to find a match, and a name.
    She needs to go to the range.
  8. Nice lookin rifle. Great work!

    Nice lookin rifle. Great work!
  9. Nice blueing on the metal. Too bad they lost the...

    Nice blueing on the metal.
    Too bad they lost the rear sight when the scope was mounted.
    Why do people do that?

    A factory stock will not line up your eye with the scope properly btw.
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    Try to chamber a 30-06 case. If it is an...

    Try to chamber a 30-06 case.
    If it is an "Ackley", the case should fit.
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    My 1919 1903 sn 1091xxx has the block lettering...

    My 1919 1903 sn 1091xxx has the block lettering and model 1903 stamped above the sn . Yours does look suspicious with that lettering. LSB is a good group of people to deal with and you should have...
  12. looks like a typical 60's era sporterized 1903. ...

    looks like a typical 60's era sporterized 1903. Bueller was one of the more well known aftermarket part supplier of that time. what is the barrel length?
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    All my brass is designated for specific rifles...

    All my brass is designated for specific rifles and kept separate. I keep info on load, resizes, trimmings, anealings, etc on paper with the brass.
  14. counter bore it. I have a 8mm mauser that had...

    counter bore it. I have a 8mm mauser that had the same condition, and I countered bored it 1/4" with a 3/8" rotery bur in my hand drill. Made all the difference. Yours being 1/2" would be a lathe...
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    I saw some NOS barrels on ebay last week. Cant...

    I saw some NOS barrels on ebay last week. Cant remember if they were A3 or 1903. They were still in the greased wrap. A seller from montana or wyoming.
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    Same experience with the HXP. I have shot Talon...

    Same experience with the HXP. I have shot Talon from around 2000 era and it was accurate in my A3. The brass is great quality LC.
  17. $1.00 seems i little high, maybe a so cal thing....

    $1.00 seems i little high, maybe a so cal thing.
    .223 in concord bay area is .55 per round as of last week.

    Good luck on reloading if you can find primers at a reasonable price.
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    Get a redding body die. Get the hornady case...

    Get a redding body die.
    Get the hornady case comparator gauges that let you measure a reference point on the case shoulder.
    Get a feeler gauge so you can set an accurate distance between the bottom...
  19. Only a lyman 48 will fit that cutout and the...

    Only a lyman 48 will fit that cutout and the mounting holes correctly. Keep looking.
    A lyman 57 has the same hole spacing but the position of the holes in the sight base are different. It would...
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    I wouldn't turn it down for $675. Find the right...

    I wouldn't turn it down for $675.
    Find the right hand load and you might be surprised.
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    WOW, just awesome! You have amazing skills.

    WOW, just awesome!
    You have amazing skills.
  22. I have an A4 with a new criterion barrel. It...

    I have an A4 with a new criterion barrel. It shoots well with 49.5gr IMR 4064 & 155gr Nosler CC bullets. Load was worked up from min book load. FC cases and wolf or cci primers.
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    Very nice rifle! The maker had talent. The...

    Very nice rifle! The maker had talent. The sight peep looks to be missing the fold down aperture. The screw is there. I think there is one on ebay.
    I don't see any obvious traits one the rifle as...
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    You have a nicely done sporter that you will be...

    You have a nicely done sporter that you will be happy with shooting and owning. Do not be afraid of the redfield peep sight - they are surprisingly accurate and when using it, your head/ face will...
  25. Thread: 1903A4

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    Nice score! I expect to see you shooting that at...

    Nice score!
    I expect to see you shooting that at our match.
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