Bought another 30-06 !

[Ben]

This one makes # 9. That's not too many......... now is it ?

I bought this one 3 days ago at one of my favorite gun shops in Birmingham.
It is a sporterized Remington 1903 - A3 in 30-06 with a 2 groove barrel that is
in absolutely pristine condition. It is a REAL SHOOTER as you can see. The rifle has a Dayton Traister trigger on it and is set to 1.5 lbs.

I put my Weaver Micro Trac , T-6 target scope on it for " trials " today. Gee, this one not only looks good , it is FUN to shoot.

Thanks,
Ben


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[30CAL-TEXAN]

Looking good sir....the rifle and the group!

If 9 is too many then I am in trouble; I have 7 now and at least 2 or 3 more that are on my "list."

Is the barrel bobed on that one? I can't really tell from the pic.

[Ben]

30CAL-TEXAN

The barrel is 23" long.

The stock has some nice figure in it :

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[30CAL-TEXAN]

"The stock has some nice figure in it :"

Yes it certainly does.

I have a similar stock that my grandfather was carving up for the 03A3 that I inherited from him. He never finnished it, which is a good thing for the 03A3. I like it just the way it is but I think one day I would like to find a real buba job that needs some TLC and finnish that stock that he started.

I don't think the one I have is near as curvy as yours but even without a finnish on it I can tell it will have that amazing tiger stripe look to it. That is some beautiful wood.

[Ben]

In person , the wood has a lot of " cinnamon colors ".......Claro usually has more reds, blacks and dark browns ? ? ? Yes, the butt stock has a lot of fiddleback.

I've had several people who build custom rifles look at this one, most agree it was most likely built in the late 50's or early 60's.

Ben

[725]

Stunning, Ben. Have fun.

[bob208]

you are way behind at rough count i am up to 24. is it habit or an addiction ? i don't know but it is fun.

[doctorggg]

Beautiful rifle and great shooting!

[TheCelt]

Fine lookin rifle!!! Fine group too!

[Frank46]

Ben, you and I as well as many others here know a 30-06 in any form is never a mistake. I have a winchester model 70 match rifle in factory shape that will never see a jacketed bullet. Now all I have to do is get off my butt and see what she likes. Beautiful rifle. Been meaning to shoot cast in a sportered 03A3 I have had for close to 20 years. Frank

[crazy mark]

Very nice Ben and a good shooter also. Love that wood.

[skeet1]

Ben,
Very nice rifle and some great shooting. Looks like the 16.0 gr. of 2400 is just what this rifle likes.

Ken

[Three44s]

It's just plain obvious to me ......... as it comes to shooting:

Ben is a TEN!!

Best regards

Three 44s

[Ben]

You fellows are kind with your words.

You know I wish I were a ten......catch is .....on some days, I really have to push things to be a solid 7.

Ben

[TCLouis]

Pretty.
Accurate
Modified milsurp

Nothing better

I woulda bought it to get that safety to put on one of my existing guns.

I have pared my collection to less than 8 aught sixes.

[JeffinNZ]

You know, it was only the other day I was thinking "it's about time Ben go himself another ought six....". LOL.

[quack1]

I've had several people who build custom rifles look at this one, most agree it was most likely built in the late 50's or early 60's.

Ben[/QUOTE]

I agree, looks like it was made from a Fajen "aristocrat" style, partly inletted blank. I made up a few of them in the 60's. A lot of guys liked that style on trap guns for some reason.
Nice piece of wood, I'd guess black walnut instead of claro, though.