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03-08-2009, 04:19 PM
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Hi all,
I just a had to post the results of my recent target session with my 1903-A3 made by Smith-Corona in 1943. I got the rifle from a friend who bought it in 1956 directly from the NRA. It's a sporter that was packed with cosmoline and had never been fired.
The 5/8" 3 shot group at 50 yards was done with Remington core-lok 220 grain factory loads. I think I found what this beast likes to eat!
Stonecove
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03-08-2009, 04:19 PM
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Hi all,
I just a had to post the results of my recent target session with my 1903-A3 made by Smith-Corona in 1943. I got the rifle from a friend who bought it in 1956 directly from the NRA. It's a sporter that was packed with cosmoline and had never been fired.
The 5/8" 3 shot group at 50 yards was done with Remington core-lok 220 grain factory loads. I think I found what this beast likes to eat!
Stonecove
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03-08-2009, 06:10 PM
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That sir, is most respectable!
Thanks for sharing...great rifle...wish I had one.
Shot one in NRA Jrs, along with M1's... my first step up from small bore comp.
If I remember, used as sniper rifles by our military for many years....
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03-08-2009, 06:47 PM
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Sir, good on ya. That skinny little front sight post is hard to focus on even with young eyes.
Semper Fi,
Ron H.
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03-09-2009, 06:28 AM
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Pics, we want pics.
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03-09-2009, 07:14 AM
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I've got an original one that my dad bought through NRA in 1960 for $18. I've still got the receipt too. It's also special to me because it's stamped RRA, for Red River Arsenal, where my dad worked and later retired from. I think since he worked in supply there, he was able to pick which one he wanted.
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03-09-2009, 07:29 AM
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I won bets with my Rem. '03A3 received in 1960 from DCM shooting against M1s during marksmanship instruction for ROTC. The bet was the first 5 rounds in the black at 100 yards.
Still have the rifle and the receipt as well.
Regards,
Tam 3
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