My 1903A3 Load

[milsurpcollector1970]

I have a mint barreled 03A3 that I got from the CMP I shoot the Lyman 314299 bullet sizing it to .312 with Lee stick lube I also coat the bullets with liquid alox before I size.

I think it runs about 1700 fps and no leading

Powder is 50 grains IMR 5010 Surplus

Target is at 100yds from a bench rest

I have to crank the rear sight up to 700 yds to hit dead center at 100yds if I remember correctly


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g4/milsurpcollector/30.jpg

[Char-Gar]

These Springfields are truly wonderful rifles. Check out the post by Bob S in the post above. He has some very good pics and info about modifying 03A3 sights for cast bullet use.

[chuebner]

This is curious. I'm using the 311299 sized to .310, liquid alox, 12gr Unique, 1450 fps, 650yd sight setting, 6 o'clock hold on a SR1 target in my 03A3 and pretty much have the same groups. Dang, I love this rifle.

Charlie