Newbee with a 1903 30.06

[michael30.06]

Hi, I am new to the forum, but it seems just the place to get good advice on a rifle I bought.
It is a 1903 Springfield in 30.06 made by Remington.
It has had a no drill scope mount added. But I got the original Magazine cut off switch that was removed to fit the scope mount and scope.
Basically I would appreciate any advice I can get to help me get the best accuracy from the rifle. I currently shoot Remington factory corelockt 150g rounds. But I have ordered a lee loader so I can experiment with hand loads. My intended targets will be Wild Pigs out on flat plains country about 200m+ and I will have the time to use a rest or a bi pod if I fit one to the rifle.

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[dek]

Michael: Greetings. Where to start. First, have your rifle checked by a competent smith to make sure it's safe to fire. Second, what type '03 is it? '03 or '03A3? Is it stock military or has someone "sporterized" it? Third, if safe to shoot, go out and sight it in at 50 or a 100m, with the ammunition you intend to use and see how it groups. Then, depending on the condition of the barrel, bedding, and a host of other factors, including your ability to shoot, you can figure where to start. You'd be best served by acquiring a book on the '03 providing you basic information with specifications and assembly/dis-assembly. Learn about your rifle first. Hope this helps, Dennis

[michael30.06]

It is safe to shoot and it ia an O3 not an O3A3. It has original full wood not sporterised. It 's serial number is just over 3million. 3 shot groups at 100m from a rest are about 1.5 inch spread.

[dek]

If your getting inch and half at 100 yards from your rifle, with the hunting ammunition you're shooting, that is great. I'd be happy with that level of accuracy. As for handloads, any of the reloading manuals will provide substantial information and usually (ie. Sierra) will give the best loads for accuracy and hunting for each caliber. You really have to start low and work your load up til you find your rifles "sweet spot". It depends on what your rifle likes to digest. Dennis