no marks on the stock....

[Alkali]

Chunga - The most likely scenario is that the original stock was simply replaced with a nicer looking one at some time after it entered into civilian service. The original stock would have had an FJA cartouche on the left side, a P in a circle on the wrist, as well as several subinspector/assembly marks in front of the triggerguard. Hard to believe now, but 40 years ago, both pistol grip and straight 03A3 replacement stocks were readily and cheaply available by the pallet load. A brand new "C" stock was purchased at a yard sale for $5 !! No shame in what you have as none of the replacement stocks had markings unless a government facility did the replacement.

P.S. Due to my unfamiliarity with this forum I didn't realize I had to scroll down to see the replys already made in response. Subject was well and thoroughly covered before my entry. Good on ya!

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[Mike D]

For $450, you did very well. You have a fine shooter.

If there is an impression on the boltface, you could have a headspace issue. Some of the more experienced shooters here could tell more about that and the primer blowout.

Can you take a pic of the impression on the boltface?

Here is a pic of an 03A3 bolt. Notice the handle is slightly swept back. Straight handles like yours are not recommended for shooting.

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[ut1seabee]

You could have done a hell of a lot worse,looks to be a nice shooter.Finding the correct bolt body for that weapon is no problem, 03A3 bolts are everywhere. Check headspace,fill 'er with M2 ball and let 'er rip. Congrats, have fun.

[Chunga]

Best I can do with my camera. Can definitely see the impression, though. That shot kicked like a mule...

[Mike D]

Some of the more experienced shooters could probably tell you more, but I'll bet you need a new bolt body. Sending PM.

[JGaynor]

"old remington hunting rounds. First shot was at 11 o'clock 3 inches...the second down an inch from that(the primer blew out of the back of the shell on that one o.0)...for my last shot, I aimed off a bit and caught the bottom edge of the black bullseye. WOW"

For a primer to blow out the pressure is excessive or there is some other defect in the ammunition. Is it possible these are reloads? maybe put back in a factory box?
In any case:
1. Have a competent gunsmith check the headspace.
2. Discard the remaining ammo or if you reload, break it down to components and discard the propellant and primers. Inspect the cases closely. Do they have Remington headstamps or something else?
3. If you still have any of the fired cases from your trip to the range you might want to take them along when you go to the gunsmith. Excessive pressure usually leaves certain signs.

Regards,

Jim