First question: I notice on the 03A4's stock, there is a cut out for the bolt handle to close into, is this because the bolt handle has been modified or bent differently from the original design? Or is the stock cut out for the bolt handle, on all 03A4's?

On the Remington 1903A3 pics I've seen on here, the stock doesn't have a cut out for the bolt
handle to close into, it just looks like the bolt handle is bent more like a 90 deg angle and closes
without hitting the stock? I just noticed this from looking at different pics....so I really don't know
what is correct and what is modified? Hopefully you guys can clue me in.

Second question: regarding slings for the 1903A3, which one do you prefer? Here's a couple I've been looking at on different web sites. The first one is a (M1917 Kerr sling) in O.D. color...



I think this one is too long for the 03A3, but they say it can be doubled up at the rear so it will work, and I actually like the O.D. color vs. the tan. Has anyone used one of these slings on your 03A3?

I am also looking at this (M1903 Kerr no-buckle) it measures 14-1/2" on the short side and 46" on the long side, do any of you use this sling for your 03A3?



Then there is the leather slings such as the Tuner and others, I think these slings really look good too on the 03A3's, but I'm wondering how well they would work in the field, like being stiff and bulky, and whether it would wrap around your arm as easy as the web sling?



Anyway, I'd like to hear your opinions on the slings and the bolt cut out on the 03A3 stocks.

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