"Sporter" question

[bug]

I have a Remington '03 that was sporterized back in the late 60's. I'd like to use the gun as a deer rifle for one of my sons. My question is how do I modify the bolt handle to accomodate a scope and is there an aftermarket safety to replace the original flip over type? TIA.

Bob D

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[Chuckindenver]

watch GB, and AA, for a sporter bolt, Canjar made a trigger with a side safety like the Remington 700, but its going to be pricey, if you can find one,
other then that , a Bueler or other aftermarket scope safety will work fine.

[JGaynor]

Gunparts has both complete and stripped bolts modified for scopes.
Springfield 1903 / 1903A3 Bent Bolt Assembly*|*e-GunParts.com

They also have Timmney Triggers with or without the side safety.

[Chuckindenver]

i have a safety sleeve housing with the safety hole plugged, id sell.

[Jim Tarleton]

I have a Canjar (set) trigger I will sell, brand new, never installed, for what I have in it. It is the best trigger ever made - period. If you are interested, just email me. It can be used as a regular trigger or it has an internal set feature that allows it to be used as a set trigger.

Jim

[Chuckindenver]

Jim, if he doesnt want it, id buy, swap, or take it off your hands, i love the set triggers.

[Jim Tarleton]

Chuck,

This is the Canjar that has the "set" in the center of the main trigger. A little "set" trip switch spliced into the center of the trigger. Know which one I am talking about? It is the top of the line Canjar.

Jim

[Chuckindenver]

yup, i have several mounted on a few of my personal rifles, from my 700PSS to sporterize 03,s.
they are a bear to set up, but once you get them fitted, and set.
they work awesome, and never change.