@wanderson9217 I suggest for current values that you check out Auction Arms, Gunbroker or the Shotgun News, or get a copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values.
PLZ help i saw a vid of what i think was a 1903 (saw it long time ago) and instead of a normal trigger it had a lever leading underneath the stock and this was apperantly because it was a cheap alternative at the time of despertation and was ver rare anyone know what i am talking about remember im not sure if it was a 1903 or even a springfield
@lukie117 Mostly supply and demand.There are boatloads of Mosin's still available on the surplus market, while quantities of surplus 1903's are a thing of the past.
@cranberry6pointOh The loads being fired are loaded with a reduced velocity load for cast bullets and generate very little recoil. When shooting full power loads the rifle shoves me around a good deal!
This looks like a low serial number Rock Island. They're usually considered unsafe even though only like 58 documented cases of the receiver failing. Have you had any problems or concerns about that?
@UselessFactsGuy Think of it this way - this the rifle has gone over 90 years without any problems. Apparently the U.S. Army had lots of faith in it as well as they put a new barrel on the rifle in 1942.
@314299 The barrel wasn't the problem it was the heat treating of the reciever.
I'm not criticizing you, I was curious. I just bought a Springfield in the mid 600,000. I wanted your opinion on low serial number 1903's. Do you use lighter grain loads, stray away from surplus ammunition, etc.? I didn't know if there were precautions you felt were or weren't needed.
@UselessFactsGuy I'm aware that the receivers were the "issue", Remember the receiver takes the load from the barrel (by way of the locking lugs), hence the U.S. army plainly thought that the remaining low number receivers in service were safe since they went to the effort of putting new barrels on them. Had they thought them unfit or unsafe they would have junked the receivers.
In difference to any rifle in the 90+ year old range I would stick to loads on the mild side, cast, etc.
@314299 I read this pretty well researched article. m1903.com/03rcvrfail/ It was talking about the stuff you were just telling me. Based off of that you may have a USMC 1903. It probably doesn't tell you something you don't already know but it's a good read since you have Rock Island Low Serial. You do have a beautiful piece though.
@UselessFactsGuy I believe I've read that one and it's interesting reading, but just in case I didn't I'll go have a fresh look. Thanks for your input!
The .03 is (was) also a favorite with Honor Guards and Drill Teams. Light and you can bang down the but plate for that Drill Team "sound" at "order arms" without damaging the rifle. Other rifles, the M1 for instance, are too heavy and the butt plate not protected as the .03 is.
Nice I've got a 1889 Springfield it looks almost exactly the same as the 1903 except the 1889 has a magazine door on the side of the gun that you drop rounds into mines worth about 3 to 4 grand and the thing kicks like a mule grate gun
@MATSAirsoft Sounds like you have a.30-40 Krag. They are quite a bit different mechanically than the 1903 rifle. As to your rifles value unless it is some rare version it's probably worth $800 to $1200.
Would really like a Springfield in my collection but in England they are rare and expensive about $2000-$3000 and then you will be looking at $100 for 100 rounds.
I would be interested in knowing how much a nice one would cost in the US?
Just got to shoot my 1903 for the first time since I bought it 2 days ago. It is a champ of a weapon. It is sporterized, so it looks nothing like a millitary rifle anymore. But it got a lot of compliments at the range. Great video buddy.
@gunnerthedenmark The 1903 is the best shooter with the most accuracy potential and is in a great caliber with easy to get ammunition and components so of the three I would pick it first, the Mosin 2nd as i find the sights easy to see and the kar98 last as I never found the sights suited me.
@314299 i had a kar98 from my grandpa he got it from a german soldier when they did go back home from the denmark in 1945, i got it from him, but its locked down now course of a strickter weapon law here in denmark, and i like the rifle alot, so just wantet to know :-) , and i think the springfield is a nice rifle too,
So the magazine cut-off is activated when the safety is between "on" and "off" correct? And the cut off makes it so it only fires one shot and doesn't pick up any bullets from the magazine, correct? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions.
@314299 Mine is in pretty excellent shape I got it from Mitchells Mausers. I don't know if you've heard about those Mausers they found that were in brand new condition
@83RebelRanger I saw the advertisements in some of the magazines for those. I think Marstar up here in Canada sold the same rifles, unissued condition.
@farmerboy245 Accurate, reliable, well made, collectible and historic. Ammo is everywhere too. .I think the only thing I have to say against the 1903 Springfield is that they are expensive, however they do hold their value.
thnaks really like to own one and shoot it with m1 guarnds thier issue with the gas system wondered if newer 30/06 might crack the barrel with to much pressure or ruin the seal between the bolt and the barrel
Hey I've never known why the caliber was called the .30-06. Now I know. Thanks. Quick question. If the rifle is a 1903 model, was the gun origianally made for a different round and then perhaps the military kept that platform and moved it to a .30-06? Just makes me wonder since the rifle came out before the ammo.
@dcpinner The original round for the Springfield was the .30 caliber 1903 cartridge (.30/03) . It used a 2.54" case compared to the 30/06 case of 2.494" length. The 30/03 had a 220 grain round nose bullet whereas most 30/06 ball ammo used a 150 grain spitzer (pointed) bullet.
@oOCrossroadsOo Working the bolt fast or slow really does not matter, the action will work just as well either way as long as the ammunition is up to par.
I have to take some videos of my rifles. I have some good situations. When I take the .45-70, there is always an old guy who sits down next to me, and he always so jumpy when that 500 grains of powder goes off. And he is always shooting some little .223 or something lol. And when I break out the small game rifles, I always get the vet who forgets he is no longer in service, and that his kids might just be giant liberals. Its classic!
I think the max you can buy in the store is 500 grain powder. It could be 400. I don't shoot it much, and its been a while since I've had to buy ammo, but I know I purchased 400 and 500 grain. I have a Marlin 1895G, its fine with what I believe now that you mentioned it is 400 grain powder. Its a pretty good kick. I should really use it as my primary deer rifle because I know that thing is awesome. But I primarilly shoot a 30-06. I am looking for a .338 though.
@Mark48152 That would be bullet weight - 45/70 is loaded with bullets from 300 to 500 grains.45/70 smokeless powder charges generally run from 30 to 50 grains depending on bullet weight and powder type.
Thank you. I'm Pre-Med, and I don't generally do physical measurement in "grains", its usually grams, ounces, or kilos and lbs. I thought grain was related specifically to powder and not am measurement of bullet mass..
my dad got one of these 1903s 40 years ago it had a busted stock so he replaced it with a generic one. if he leaves it to me i hope to restore it with a real 1903 stock and maybe a wwII era scope
Good looking rifle-nice groups too! Whats the load profile? I'll take possession of an '03 in the next couple weeks and I'm looking at shooting cast loads for plinking...
@txstang84 I was shooting bullets cast from wheel weight metal. Lyman mold #311284 (223 grains) was used. Bullets were water dropped from the mold and were sized .311". Hornady gas checks were used, the bullet lube was a "home brewed" mixture. 16 grains of Alliant 2400 powder were used, in Winchester cases with Winchester large rifle primers.
@XLnotsofunny A few years ago Navy Arms put together a few 1903A4 Springfield's with a combination of new and original parts, and Gibbs Rifle Company, Inc also shows some Springfields on their website.
Me first rifle back home. Downered Zebra, cat, beasts, boons, hynnis, crocks, bores, aye more 4 legged than walk this USA a biggered tooth to boots. Do terrific gore to man flesh a bone tads.
@314299 it seems all of those bolt action world war 2 rifles (i know this one wasnt made in ww2) had such a history in accuracy, the Kar98, the Springfield, and the Mosin-Nagant. i havent heard anything fancy about an Arisaka but im sure its good too
@jcodym13 The two big limitations on accuracy of all the rifles of the WW1 & WW2 era were the sights and the quality of the ammunition which was issued. For the most part the rifles were accurate but they were held back by the sights. For example the Gew 98 and Kar98k Mauser rifles were had sights that were not great while the Lee Enfield No 4 had excellent sights.
@314299 ive aimed down the sights of a lee enfield and they are really small. it kind of reminded me of the M series. (M14, M16, M1A, and so on.) those sights are build for precision but take longer to focus.
@jcodym13 Personally I never found them to be slow to put into action. Peep sights are by nature quick since you just don't worry about the rear sight, just concentrate on the front sight.
@deerhunter29102 Assuming you shoot factory loaded ammo the amount of felt recoil depends on the bullet weight that you are using. Lighter bullets like 150 grain are not too bad while 180's give you a bit of a thump.
@314299 Agreed! the 30-06 round can be a kicker, given you are shooting a 180 grain + bullet! I have 54 bolt action rifles in my collection and i still maintain and shoot all of them. My favorite to admire and look at is my pre 64 model 70 Winchester 30-06, and there is not a better variety of round. I reload, so i have tried from 148 grain all the way to 218 grain shots from a 30-06, and they all perform well. 30-06 is a great round.
@averylol That's quite a sizable collection! The pre-64 Model 70 Winchester is a simply superb rifle, and the 30/06 is probably the most useful all around cartridge ever designed .
@314299 I was just asking because of my Great Grandfather's rifle. He served in France in WWI, and I was considering taking it to a gunsmith to restore it to working condition.
The 1903 is a wonderful rifle. Solidly built on a Mauser action, use's a damn good cartridge, and is very easy to use and care for. If anyone ever talks bad about it then they have no clue as to what they are talking about ! It's a 1,000 yard weapon no dought about it . Though I dought any of you have taken it out that far it's possible. Marines in WWI were getting hit's at 700yrds with it useing single aimed shot's ! I took a daer last year at 400yrds with mine. gotta love it !
@Herbymac0811 Military target ranges were longer for shoulder fired weapons in the `40s. I fired the M1 and the 03 at 500 yards as part of standard range qualification. 1944.
I own a springfield 30-06 exactly like this one. model 1903. and was made in january of i believe 1927. anyways, mine does the same exact thing, it pops the last damn round out every time and i don't know why.
@Typewriter2010 i also have a 1903 with that problem. the last round pops out when the second to last one ejects.i found that the previous owner or whoever had filed down a spot on the rear of the floor plate, i think to allow the bolt to slide closed when the magazine is emptied. check yours out, see what you find.
@UKkid19 She shoots pretty well for an old girl! But to be fair the barrel is only 68 years old while the action itself is over 90 years old.
With the sight in the upright position it's actually more of a "ladder" sight, this is not an uncommon feature for rifles of this vintage (Mosin Nagants and Swedish Mausers had similar sights) but the Springfield is unusual as there is a peep sight integrated as part of the ladder, most other sights just use a notch.
lol at the comment about that the rifle being ugly i think its pretty wish i could really get one of these but i gess i will have to live with the M1 Garand for they are really expensive where i live ;P
@1makermovie I can't speak for everyone of course but why would this comment offend anyone? The springfield and mauser actions are very very similar and have a similar feel to them (I own neither but have handled both). The mauser is a badass gun and so is the springfield; if someone fires either one at you, you better hope to hell they miss. Unfortunately, either one is so accurate and easy to handle that they probably won't.
@xXc0nqu3r3rXx They do give you a fairly big boot with full power loads. I generally like to use a slip on recoil pad with full power ammo but mostly I shoot reduced power loads with cast bullets. With those I can shoot as much as I want with no paid, and much cheaper as well.
How many dollars does it cost?
wanderson9217 1 week ago
@wanderson9217 I suggest for current values that you check out Auction Arms, Gunbroker or the Shotgun News, or get a copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values.
314299 1 week ago
the sound of ammunition, being placed
is music to my ears
wanderson9217 1 week ago
A fun little fact is the M1903 actually saw limited service in the Vietnam war.
wojtuniakfrog 1 week ago
can u send me so photos of the rifle to my email? joaoclaudio96@gmail.com
TheParatrooper11 3 weeks ago
@TheParatrooper11 The rifle is currently in storage, but there are lots of 1903 Springfield rifle photos on-line.
314299 2 weeks ago
nice gun
TheParatrooper11 3 weeks ago
@TheParatrooper11 Thanks.
314299 3 weeks ago
PLZ help i saw a vid of what i think was a 1903 (saw it long time ago) and instead of a normal trigger it had a lever leading underneath the stock and this was apperantly because it was a cheap alternative at the time of despertation and was ver rare anyone know what i am talking about remember im not sure if it was a 1903 or even a springfield
WW2AirSofters 1 month ago
@WW2AirSofters Sounds to me like a "winter trigger", devices of that type allowed the rifle to be fired while wearing heavy mitts.
314299 1 month ago
@314299 yes that is it where can i find images
WW2AirSofters 1 month ago
@WW2AirSofters If I were you I would try one of the surplus forums.
314299 1 month ago
There's something about this rifle that looks accurate and precise. Unlike many modern infantry weapons this is a beautiful gun.
RomanSage 1 month ago
@RomanSage Classic lines!
314299 1 month ago
@314299 Thank you.
RomanSage 1 month ago
Looking for an airsoft version for my cousin.
Any ideas???
nerfreak01 1 month ago
@nerfreak01 No idea as I know nothing about airsoft.
314299 1 month ago
@nerfreak01 there are lee-enfield, mosin and kar98k airsoft versions
TheVerinen2 1 month ago
@nerfreak01 there are no manufactured versions of this, your best bet is modifying a k98
TensionAirsoft 1 month ago
Its beauitful were can I buy one
atomicnuke11 1 month ago
Seems like a good rifle
TheSerenityhuck 2 months ago
@TheSerenityhuck I think so!
314299 2 months ago
why is this so much more expensive than a mosin nagnant?
lukie117 2 months ago
@lukie117 Mostly supply and demand.There are boatloads of Mosin's still available on the surplus market, while quantities of surplus 1903's are a thing of the past.
314299 2 months ago
Listening this rifle's reloading sound... Feel like an ace sniper
IgnacioBecerra 3 months ago
@Logistica11735 How much do these things run?
AccessDenied55 3 months ago
@AccessDenied55 I'm not up on current values. I would check out Auction Arms, Gunbroker or the Shotgun News for a current idea.
314299 3 months ago
alot of people dont know this but the 03 was originaly designed to shoot the 30-03 not the 30-06.
danthman114 4 months ago in playlist Springfield 1903
The first gun i ever fired. and let me tell you, i was sitting on my ass after i pulled the trigger. XD
CaptainMaloy1001 4 months ago
@Logistica11735 Indeed!
314299 5 months ago
Shooter has really nice recoil absorption! I shot an 03-A3 & I don't think I sat that still.
cranberry6pointOh 6 months ago
@cranberry6pointOh The loads being fired are loaded with a reduced velocity load for cast bullets and generate very little recoil. When shooting full power loads the rifle shoves me around a good deal!
314299 6 months ago
This looks like a low serial number Rock Island. They're usually considered unsafe even though only like 58 documented cases of the receiver failing. Have you had any problems or concerns about that?
UselessFactsGuy 6 months ago
@UselessFactsGuy Think of it this way - this the rifle has gone over 90 years without any problems. Apparently the U.S. Army had lots of faith in it as well as they put a new barrel on the rifle in 1942.
314299 6 months ago
@314299 The barrel wasn't the problem it was the heat treating of the reciever.
I'm not criticizing you, I was curious. I just bought a Springfield in the mid 600,000. I wanted your opinion on low serial number 1903's. Do you use lighter grain loads, stray away from surplus ammunition, etc.? I didn't know if there were precautions you felt were or weren't needed.
UselessFactsGuy 6 months ago
@UselessFactsGuy I'm aware that the receivers were the "issue", Remember the receiver takes the load from the barrel (by way of the locking lugs), hence the U.S. army plainly thought that the remaining low number receivers in service were safe since they went to the effort of putting new barrels on them. Had they thought them unfit or unsafe they would have junked the receivers.
In difference to any rifle in the 90+ year old range I would stick to loads on the mild side, cast, etc.
314299 6 months ago
@314299 I read this pretty well researched article. m1903.com/03rcvrfail/ It was talking about the stuff you were just telling me. Based off of that you may have a USMC 1903. It probably doesn't tell you something you don't already know but it's a good read since you have Rock Island Low Serial. You do have a beautiful piece though.
UselessFactsGuy 6 months ago
@UselessFactsGuy I believe I've read that one and it's interesting reading, but just in case I didn't I'll go have a fresh look. Thanks for your input!
314299 6 months ago
how much are the bullets and rifle :)
yellowniggabart123 6 months ago
@yellowniggabart123 Pretty much a dollar a round.
XXGDUBSXX 6 months ago
Gotta love the 1903.
MCADJim 7 months ago
The .03 is (was) also a favorite with Honor Guards and Drill Teams. Light and you can bang down the but plate for that Drill Team "sound" at "order arms" without damaging the rifle. Other rifles, the M1 for instance, are too heavy and the butt plate not protected as the .03 is.
alicegoon 7 months ago
around how much do these go for?
NeverSayDie70 7 months ago
how many ammo boxes do you have i got 10 or 5 boxes and 1000 or 500?
theultimatemuffin881 7 months ago
@theultimatemuffin881 That's more than I could tell you right off the top of my head. I think I can only say that I never have enough ammo!
314299 7 months ago 7
Nice I've got a 1889 Springfield it looks almost exactly the same as the 1903 except the 1889 has a magazine door on the side of the gun that you drop rounds into mines worth about 3 to 4 grand and the thing kicks like a mule grate gun
MATSAirsoft 7 months ago
@MATSAirsoft Sounds like you have a.30-40 Krag. They are quite a bit different mechanically than the 1903 rifle. As to your rifles value unless it is some rare version it's probably worth $800 to $1200.
314299 7 months ago
my grandpa gave me his smith and corona 1903 and i never knew that the on/off lever was for resverving rounds THANKS!
lovethishit 7 months ago
@lovethishit That's pretty cool having your grandfathers 1903.
314299 7 months ago
my a4 model does the same thing with the last round. is there any way to fix that?
kmeiersks 8 months ago
@kmeiersks Your rifle might have the wrong follower in it, try and compare it with one from another 1903.
314299 8 months ago
Would really like a Springfield in my collection but in England they are rare and expensive about $2000-$3000 and then you will be looking at $100 for 100 rounds.
I would be interested in knowing how much a nice one would cost in the US?
Marlever357 8 months ago
good weapon from call of duty
MrSjefie 9 months ago
wow really -__-
Zebadane 8 months ago
@MrSjefie no man no. a good weapon from history!
chrissept21 8 months ago
Thanks. Very excited to get some hunting in
Ionman532 9 months ago
Just got to shoot my 1903 for the first time since I bought it 2 days ago. It is a champ of a weapon. It is sporterized, so it looks nothing like a millitary rifle anymore. But it got a lot of compliments at the range. Great video buddy.
Ionman532 9 months ago
@Ionman532 Congrats on your new 1903! A good sporter can be very useful and a lot of fun.
314299 9 months ago
@314299 which rifle do you like the moste, the 1903 or the german kar98 , or the russian mosin nagant?
gunnerthedenmark 7 months ago
@gunnerthedenmark The 1903 is the best shooter with the most accuracy potential and is in a great caliber with easy to get ammunition and components so of the three I would pick it first, the Mosin 2nd as i find the sights easy to see and the kar98 last as I never found the sights suited me.
314299 7 months ago
@314299 i had a kar98 from my grandpa he got it from a german soldier when they did go back home from the denmark in 1945, i got it from him, but its locked down now course of a strickter weapon law here in denmark, and i like the rifle alot, so just wantet to know :-) , and i think the springfield is a nice rifle too,
gunnerthedenmark 7 months ago
@gunnerthedenmark That's an interesting family connection to the kar98.
314299 7 months ago
i click on this couse i wanted to see your badass scope i look like in 0:59
thunderbolt997 9 months ago
So the magazine cut-off is activated when the safety is between "on" and "off" correct? And the cut off makes it so it only fires one shot and doesn't pick up any bullets from the magazine, correct? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions.
TheCitori525 9 months ago
@TheCitori525 That's right, putting the magazine cut off "on"keeps the bolt from coming back far enough to pick a round up from the magazine.
314299 9 months ago
Finally, I know that the .30 caliber is 300 thousandths of an inch but I never knew what the -06 part was.
ScopedPewPew 9 months ago
That flip up rear sight looks a little delicate...
No stripper clip?
Cool vid
PowderedAsh 10 months ago
@PowderedAsh I suppose it would be prone to damage when in the up position, but is no more delicate when folded than any Mauser sight.
It does of course take chargers, however I don't happen to have any.
314299 10 months ago
My all time favorite military rifle, I love the bolt rifles. I have a Yugoslavian mauser myself.
83RebelRanger 10 months ago
@83RebelRanger The Yugo Mausers are of very nice quality and many are in excellent condition.
314299 10 months ago
@314299 Mine is in pretty excellent shape I got it from Mitchells Mausers. I don't know if you've heard about those Mausers they found that were in brand new condition
83RebelRanger 10 months ago
@83RebelRanger I saw the advertisements in some of the magazines for those. I think Marstar up here in Canada sold the same rifles, unissued condition.
314299 10 months ago
Beautiful gun, I currently own a Mosin 91/30 in excellent condition but I'm also looking into buying one of these. Any pros/cons from the owner?
farmerboy245 10 months ago
@farmerboy245 Accurate, reliable, well made, collectible and historic. Ammo is everywhere too. .I think the only thing I have to say against the 1903 Springfield is that they are expensive, however they do hold their value.
314299 10 months ago
@314299 Thank you, I've heard others say the same. About how much how you say a good-quality Springfield would run?
farmerboy245 10 months ago
@farmerboy245 For values I would check out Auction Arms, Gunbroker or the Shotgun News If I were you.
314299 10 months ago
@314299 Thank you very much
farmerboy245 10 months ago
@farmerboy245 Good luck with your search, I hope you find a Springfield that fits your budget.
314299 10 months ago
Wasn't this weapon the standard rifle for early American infantry in the pacific (Phillipines) in ww2?
historyman9 10 months ago
@historyman9 It was indeed. The M-1 wasn't common issue until later in the war.
314299 10 months ago
thnaks really like to own one and shoot it with m1 guarnds thier issue with the gas system wondered if newer 30/06 might crack the barrel with to much pressure or ruin the seal between the bolt and the barrel
kullas924 10 months ago
what kind of 306 do you use in can u use regular 306 or do you need to find special 306 for the m1 guarnad you have to be careful
kullas924 10 months ago
@kullas924 Any standard loading of 30/06 should be just fine.
314299 10 months ago
Beautiful gun, idt there's a video on here that describes each function so clearly either. Learned a lot of things today
INKOFORANGE 11 months ago
My first military rifle. Fired it once on the range and never used one again - went to the M1 Garand and the Thompson as basic weapon.
alicegoon 11 months ago
@alicegoon the very first military rifle i shot was the mosin nagant
MrTheree 11 months ago
i have the two groove version not very acurit
MrTheree 11 months ago
@MrTheree That is interesting because two groove Lee Enfield barrels shoot just fine.
314299 11 months ago
Shot one of these.
c0mbineelite 11 months ago
My Grandfather had one he brought back from service in last year of WW1. He let me shoot it on his farm . fine rifle
Olddog231 11 months ago
Hey I've never known why the caliber was called the .30-06. Now I know. Thanks. Quick question. If the rifle is a 1903 model, was the gun origianally made for a different round and then perhaps the military kept that platform and moved it to a .30-06? Just makes me wonder since the rifle came out before the ammo.
dcpinner 11 months ago
@dcpinner The original round for the Springfield was the .30 caliber 1903 cartridge (.30/03) . It used a 2.54" case compared to the 30/06 case of 2.494" length. The 30/03 had a 220 grain round nose bullet whereas most 30/06 ball ammo used a 150 grain spitzer (pointed) bullet.
314299 11 months ago
Is it possible to reload it fast or is it necessary be rather slow to make sure each bullet is well loaded ?
oOCrossroadsOo 1 year ago
@oOCrossroadsOo Working the bolt fast or slow really does not matter, the action will work just as well either way as long as the ammunition is up to par.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 Thanks :)
oOCrossroadsOo 1 year ago
I have to take some videos of my rifles. I have some good situations. When I take the .45-70, there is always an old guy who sits down next to me, and he always so jumpy when that 500 grains of powder goes off. And he is always shooting some little .223 or something lol. And when I break out the small game rifles, I always get the vet who forgets he is no longer in service, and that his kids might just be giant liberals. Its classic!
Mark48152 1 year ago
@Mark48152 I hope that is 500 grains of bullet and not 500 grains of powder...
314299 1 year ago
@314299
I think the max you can buy in the store is 500 grain powder. It could be 400. I don't shoot it much, and its been a while since I've had to buy ammo, but I know I purchased 400 and 500 grain. I have a Marlin 1895G, its fine with what I believe now that you mentioned it is 400 grain powder. Its a pretty good kick. I should really use it as my primary deer rifle because I know that thing is awesome. But I primarilly shoot a 30-06. I am looking for a .338 though.
Mark48152 1 year ago
@Mark48152 That would be bullet weight - 45/70 is loaded with bullets from 300 to 500 grains.45/70 smokeless powder charges generally run from 30 to 50 grains depending on bullet weight and powder type.
314299 1 year ago
@314299
Thank you. I'm Pre-Med, and I don't generally do physical measurement in "grains", its usually grams, ounces, or kilos and lbs. I thought grain was related specifically to powder and not am measurement of bullet mass..
Mark48152 1 year ago
my dad got one of these 1903s 40 years ago it had a busted stock so he replaced it with a generic one. if he leaves it to me i hope to restore it with a real 1903 stock and maybe a wwII era scope
Kjarstenchristensen 1 year ago
Good looking rifle-nice groups too! Whats the load profile? I'll take possession of an '03 in the next couple weeks and I'm looking at shooting cast loads for plinking...
txstang84 1 year ago
@txstang84 I was shooting bullets cast from wheel weight metal. Lyman mold #311284 (223 grains) was used. Bullets were water dropped from the mold and were sized .311". Hornady gas checks were used, the bullet lube was a "home brewed" mixture. 16 grains of Alliant 2400 powder were used, in Winchester cases with Winchester large rifle primers.
314299 1 year ago
do they still make springfields anymore?
XLnotsofunny 1 year ago
@XLnotsofunny A few years ago Navy Arms put together a few 1903A4 Springfield's with a combination of new and original parts, and Gibbs Rifle Company, Inc also shows some Springfields on their website.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 Can you make a video about aiming down the sights and just how they work? They seem a bit complicated just looking at them.
45calibermedic 1 year ago
@45calibermedic Next time I take the rifle to the range I'll try to bring a camera along.
314299 1 year ago
omg i just LOVE the manually reload rifles
erastwonky 1 year ago
Me first rifle back home. Downered Zebra, cat, beasts, boons, hynnis, crocks, bores, aye more 4 legged than walk this USA a biggered tooth to boots. Do terrific gore to man flesh a bone tads.
actonbath 1 year ago
@actonbath ...what..
LiVeskater1414 1 year ago
Magazine cut-off is taken from the Norwegian krag jørgensen(crag-jorgensen)rifle
coppincopp 1 year ago
love this gun,
heard on t.v show that it was leathaly accurate
AfKman101 1 year ago
@AfKman101 They do have a reputation as one of the most accurate military rifles of the day.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 it seems all of those bolt action world war 2 rifles (i know this one wasnt made in ww2) had such a history in accuracy, the Kar98, the Springfield, and the Mosin-Nagant. i havent heard anything fancy about an Arisaka but im sure its good too
jcodym13 1 year ago
@jcodym13 The two big limitations on accuracy of all the rifles of the WW1 & WW2 era were the sights and the quality of the ammunition which was issued. For the most part the rifles were accurate but they were held back by the sights. For example the Gew 98 and Kar98k Mauser rifles were had sights that were not great while the Lee Enfield No 4 had excellent sights.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 ive aimed down the sights of a lee enfield and they are really small. it kind of reminded me of the M series. (M14, M16, M1A, and so on.) those sights are build for precision but take longer to focus.
jcodym13 1 year ago
@jcodym13 Personally I never found them to be slow to put into action. Peep sights are by nature quick since you just don't worry about the rear sight, just concentrate on the front sight.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 not a peep sight, i meant the sights on an m14 or m16 or lee enfield.
jcodym13 1 year ago
@jcodym13 The sights on M-14, M-16 and a Lee Enfield No 4 are peep/aperture sights.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 hmm. i must have the concept of peep sights wrong.
jcodym13 1 year ago
@jcodym13 The Wikipedia article on Iron sights has a good explanation.
314299 1 year ago
Mosin nagant and kar98 baby!!!! AHHHH
Gonzap94 1 year ago
lol looks like the spotter scope in the backround belongs onto the rifle
MetherFeckerrrr 1 year ago
Looks like the bolt is nice and smooth.
45calibermedic 1 year ago
@45calibermedic Yeah, it's pretty slick.
314299 1 year ago
how bad do they kick?
deerhunter29102 1 year ago
@deerhunter29102 Assuming you shoot factory loaded ammo the amount of felt recoil depends on the bullet weight that you are using. Lighter bullets like 150 grain are not too bad while 180's give you a bit of a thump.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 cool i have always wanted to shoot an 03 Springfield and a lee einfield SMLE
deerhunter29102 1 year ago
@deerhunter29102 For sure those are two great rifles.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 yessir i als would like to shoot a m1 garand and a mauser k98 i have shot a russian sks they kick about the same as a 30-30
deerhunter29102 1 year ago
@314299 Agreed! the 30-06 round can be a kicker, given you are shooting a 180 grain + bullet! I have 54 bolt action rifles in my collection and i still maintain and shoot all of them. My favorite to admire and look at is my pre 64 model 70 Winchester 30-06, and there is not a better variety of round. I reload, so i have tried from 148 grain all the way to 218 grain shots from a 30-06, and they all perform well. 30-06 is a great round.
averylol 1 year ago
@averylol That's quite a sizable collection! The pre-64 Model 70 Winchester is a simply superb rifle, and the 30/06 is probably the most useful all around cartridge ever designed .
314299 1 year ago
I do Honor Guard with one of these
SuperWeaves 1 year ago
@SuperWeaves standard issue for jrotc dril teams, color guard and honor guard :)
lowtoad 1 year ago
Can you shoot modern 30/06 through one of these?
itachi1303 1 year ago
@itachi1303 In my opinion, yes. Of course you should have the rifle inspected by a qualified gunsmith first.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 I was just asking because of my Great Grandfather's rifle. He served in France in WWI, and I was considering taking it to a gunsmith to restore it to working condition.
itachi1303 1 year ago
@itachi1303 You are on the right track having it checked first. It will probably check out just fine.
314299 1 year ago
very nice rifle, i own a yugoslavian m48 bayonet which is from 1929
MegaHeadshot2010 1 year ago
The 1903 is a wonderful rifle. Solidly built on a Mauser action, use's a damn good cartridge, and is very easy to use and care for. If anyone ever talks bad about it then they have no clue as to what they are talking about ! It's a 1,000 yard weapon no dought about it . Though I dought any of you have taken it out that far it's possible. Marines in WWI were getting hit's at 700yrds with it useing single aimed shot's ! I took a daer last year at 400yrds with mine. gotta love it !
Herbymac0811 1 year ago
@Herbymac0811 Military target ranges were longer for shoulder fired weapons in the `40s. I fired the M1 and the 03 at 500 yards as part of standard range qualification. 1944.
alicegoon 7 months ago
I own a springfield 30-06 exactly like this one. model 1903. and was made in january of i believe 1927. anyways, mine does the same exact thing, it pops the last damn round out every time and i don't know why.
Typewriter2010 1 year ago
@Typewriter2010 I think mine has a Mauser follower in it instead of the proper Springfield one.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 do you have a scope to go with this also? It would be interesting to see it being used?
ares12790 1 year ago
@ares12790 No I don't have a scope for the 1903 the iron sights serve me well enough.
314299 1 year ago
@Typewriter2010 i also have a 1903 with that problem. the last round pops out when the second to last one ejects.i found that the previous owner or whoever had filed down a spot on the rear of the floor plate, i think to allow the bolt to slide closed when the magazine is emptied. check yours out, see what you find.
Kman2995 1 year ago
@Kman2995 Thanks for the tip, I will look into that.
314299 1 year ago
@UKkid19 She shoots pretty well for an old girl! But to be fair the barrel is only 68 years old while the action itself is over 90 years old.
With the sight in the upright position it's actually more of a "ladder" sight, this is not an uncommon feature for rifles of this vintage (Mosin Nagants and Swedish Mausers had similar sights) but the Springfield is unusual as there is a peep sight integrated as part of the ladder, most other sights just use a notch.
314299 1 year ago
What kind of springfield is this a1 a3?
RADDxSTEEZY 1 year ago
@RADDxSTEEZY It's just a 1903. The 1903A1 to A4 were later variants.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 Those are the best kind thats exactly what im looking for hope i can find one
RADDxSTEEZY 1 year ago
@314299 is that the one Lee Harvey Oswald used on the JFK assassination?
ares12790 1 year ago
@ares12790 Nope, that was a 6.5mm Carcano, an Italian rifle.
314299 1 year ago
U kno were i can get one for a reasonable price?
RADDxSTEEZY 1 year ago
@RADDxSTEEZY Sorry I don't.
314299 1 year ago
@RADDxSTEEZY you cant you can though get a good K-98 for 200-500 bucks
Darklordkime 1 year ago
its a copy off the mauser 98k. theyre both some of the best rifles ever made though
garrettzkool63 1 year ago
ahh hell, sharps style sights and all! beautiful gun.
knifecollector93 1 year ago
Do they sell these in gunshops?
RADDxSTEEZY 1 year ago
@RADDxSTEEZY Sometimes. There are no big piles of them so the prices tend to be somewhat high compared to many other surplus guns.
314299 1 year ago
ii have a springfeild 1903 used in WWII, we found out form the barrel it was most likly manufactured in 1918
TACTICALboom 1 year ago
@TACTICALboom Lots of the WW1 rifles were back into service for the early part of WW2.
314299 1 year ago
this gun gives me orgasms
L0GAN811 1 year ago
@L0GAN811 That's, well, unique.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 i know.
L0GAN811 1 year ago
lol at the comment about that the rifle being ugly i think its pretty wish i could really get one of these but i gess i will have to live with the M1 Garand for they are really expensive where i live ;P
panzerbait1911 1 year ago
@panzerbait1911 Everybody needs a Garand!
314299 1 year ago
Ugly
saj12100 1 year ago
@saj12100 Yeah I know I am, but I have a nice rifle!
314299 1 year ago
@314299 i was calling the rifle ugly.
saj12100 1 year ago
@saj12100 They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So to each their own.
314299 1 year ago
no offense but it gives me a felling im shooting a Kar98k =|
1makermovie 1 year ago
@1makermovie I can't speak for everyone of course but why would this comment offend anyone? The springfield and mauser actions are very very similar and have a similar feel to them (I own neither but have handled both). The mauser is a badass gun and so is the springfield; if someone fires either one at you, you better hope to hell they miss. Unfortunately, either one is so accurate and easy to handle that they probably won't.
pleasuretrip 1 year ago
that's a beautifle rifle you have.
xXc0nqu3r3rXx 1 year ago
@xXc0nqu3r3rXx Thanks.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 yeah. and i DO love 30-06's, its just you can't shoot them long unless you have an ice pack.
xXc0nqu3r3rXx 1 year ago
@xXc0nqu3r3rXx They do give you a fairly big boot with full power loads. I generally like to use a slip on recoil pad with full power ammo but mostly I shoot reduced power loads with cast bullets. With those I can shoot as much as I want with no paid, and much cheaper as well.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 i do the same thing wen i go with my buddies.
xXc0nqu3r3rXx 1 year ago
@314299 Do you use gas checks for your cast bullets?
coolgun789 1 year ago
@coolgun789 Yes i do, they are pretty much a necessity with rifle loads.
314299 1 year ago