How does one convert an A3 to A4 ????

[JGaynor]

Speaking of target scopes in fixed mounts.....
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From SPR..notice the scope is attached with Redfield rings. The micrometer mounts are also installed (conveniently backward for the southpaw sniper). Evidently he slept in on training day since earlier in th movie when "he gives it two clicks for elevation" he does so by twisting the front lens cell (parallax adjustment)

This kind of scope needs to slide when the rifle recoils. In a fixed mount the scope probably wouldn't last long. No problem shooting blanks but wheres the fun in that?

Regards,
Jim

[Chuckindenver]

i was thinking about that movie while talking to the guy on the phone, imagine they had to remove the dovetail on the scope were the scope slide in the mounts to make that work..notice that rifle has no stripper clip slot?? one of those cast made rifles....good thing he was using blanks...
i took the time to email him some pics and info of US sniping rifles during WW2.. after reading and learning the facts...he wants to just repair the rifle with a new barrel, and then start over with something in military trrim..

[Chuckindenver]

joking asside.
to build a replica A4 sniper for CMP match use.
other then a basic 1903A3 rifle.. you need a C or scant grip stock. older Redfield base, choice of scope with rings. quality bolt, modifiy the stock to clear said bolt. drill and tap, install base.
sounds real easy and quick doesnt it.... its not. takes me 3 to 6 weeks to build one from an action, that shoots well. and looks as good.

[glassmountains]

I have some drill rifle receivers that have new USGI barrels installed and headspaced. You get the complete bolt assy. but the handle is not modified. Price breakdown as follows; Receiver 70.00, Bolt assy. 50.00, Barrel 180.00, Headspace labor 50.00 = 350.00 + 15.00 shipping
Of course you can save money by providing your own barrel and bolt.

[colreed]

I have some drill rifle receivers that have new USGI barrels installed and headspaced. You get the complete bolt assy. but the handle is not modified. Price breakdown as follows; Receiver 70.00, Bolt assy. 50.00, Barrel 180.00, Headspace labor 50.00 = 350.00 + 15.00 shipping
Of course you can save money by providing your own barrel and bolt.

Glassmountains,
I'm tied up most of the day, let me get with you later on this. Sounds promising. Thanks

[Chuckindenver]

try humping your stuff on the want to sell area, rather then in discussion forums...if you take a minute and go over the rules of this and other forums it will save you the hassle.
its in poor taste to post your prices and rates in these forums. i noticed that all but one of your posts is to try and sell something in a forum.
thats not what these forums are for.

[RBruce]

An alternative to the drill and tap is to buy an S&K 03A3 scope mount. Not the best solution, but it works. The scope mount has a ring that slips over the front of the receiver and an integral wedge that tightens the back of the mount to place where the rear sight attaches. They are not listed on the S&K web site, so I don't know if they are still being made. I have one, but it is not for sale.

[colreed]

Thanks Rbruce,
It may take me a while, but if I do this, I think I'll try to stay with the redfield mount.
One ? I have, is the redfield mount centered on top of the receiver? Was wondering about the effect of ejecting spent casings.

[JGaynor]

Thanks Rbruce,
It may take me a while, but if I do this, I think I'll try to stay with the redfield mount.

One ? I have, is the redfield mount centered on top of the receiver? Was wondering about the effect of ejecting spent casings.

The Redfleld mount is essential if you are building with an eye to competing in the CMP Vintage Sniper Matches.
No problem with fired cases clearing the scope base or scope.

Regards,
Jim

[Neal Myers]

Drilling those holes has to be difficult; the mount is close, but not an exact fit for the rifle. That's why Remington had to use shims under the front of the mount. I'm guessing that they fabricated a jig, once they figured out where they wanted the holes drilled.