Opinion on drill rifle rebuild.

[mattgunguy]

New GI barrels were always "short chambered" so that the head space could be set correctly to the bolt using a finish reamer. I just finished up two 03-A3 builds using NOS barrels and drill rifle receivers. Both had to be finish reamed.

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How did you get the plugs out? All the ones that I got from the CMP auction had the plug welded to the barrel which ruined the barrel.

I'm pretty sure that I got this receiver from you some months ago.

Anyway, got everything assembled to see how it'll look when done. The stamped magazine housing is annoying & needs to be replaced. I'm liking this stock, its got some different figuring on the butt.

Pictured with my Rock Island in front. Now I just need the reamer to show up.

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[m1903rifle]

Yes...you did. I'm getting ready to build a M1903 SA using a high number drill rifle receiver and a used 11-18 RIA barrel. I hope it head spaces OK.