The_Next_Generation
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Hey all,
So I've come across some stripped 1903A3 actions and was considering picking one up for a build, but I have some questions. I'm starting to get to the limit of my AR15 (White Oak bbl, shoots REAL nice ) range-wise and would like to use the 280 for shooting even further (JBM says I might should be able to get a 175 Berger XLD supersonic to ~1600yds).
Is building a 1903A3 in 280 Rem a good idea? I've read about various long-range builds folks have done and I have yet to see one done on a 1903a3 receiver. Obviously I would have to D/T it for a scope base. Is there anything about these receivers that make doing this a bad choice? I realize it may not be as stiff as some of the custom actions available, but will it really matter? Also, is there a "preferred" source for custom barrels for the 1903A3 rifles?
I would also need a stock and a nice trigger. Any recommendations? The Timney seems like a great option and is only $50 or so, and Boyd's seems to have nice stocks at a reasonable price.
Note: I am not interested in maintaining the G.I. appearance. The only reason I am interested in using the 1903A3 receiver is because they can be had cheap
Thanks in advance!
-TNG
EDIT: After doing some more research it seems that the stripped A3 receiver is not that cost-effective. I would have to buy an extractor, firing pin, fp spring, bottom metal, etc. etc. I think I'd be be better off just getting a cheap Stevens 200 or something and going from there. Still, I appreciate anything you guys have to say about building a rifle in 280 Rem or 7mm-08!
So I've come across some stripped 1903A3 actions and was considering picking one up for a build, but I have some questions. I'm starting to get to the limit of my AR15 (White Oak bbl, shoots REAL nice ) range-wise and would like to use the 280 for shooting even further (JBM says I might should be able to get a 175 Berger XLD supersonic to ~1600yds).
Is building a 1903A3 in 280 Rem a good idea? I've read about various long-range builds folks have done and I have yet to see one done on a 1903a3 receiver. Obviously I would have to D/T it for a scope base. Is there anything about these receivers that make doing this a bad choice? I realize it may not be as stiff as some of the custom actions available, but will it really matter? Also, is there a "preferred" source for custom barrels for the 1903A3 rifles?
I would also need a stock and a nice trigger. Any recommendations? The Timney seems like a great option and is only $50 or so, and Boyd's seems to have nice stocks at a reasonable price.
Note: I am not interested in maintaining the G.I. appearance. The only reason I am interested in using the 1903A3 receiver is because they can be had cheap
Thanks in advance!
-TNG
EDIT: After doing some more research it seems that the stripped A3 receiver is not that cost-effective. I would have to buy an extractor, firing pin, fp spring, bottom metal, etc. etc. I think I'd be be better off just getting a cheap Stevens 200 or something and going from there. Still, I appreciate anything you guys have to say about building a rifle in 280 Rem or 7mm-08!
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