Best ammo for 03 Springfield

[351 WINCHESTER]

I have a double heat treated 03 Springfield that was sporterized. I have shot it with Remington 150 gr., but it seems a bit much for such an old rifle (built in 1918). It shoots very well and is slick as owl stuff.

I don't want to stress the gun and I don't know if it's safe to shoot modern ammo thu it.

What do you all think?

One day I will load my own ammo and probably just stick to the starting loads.

 

[rcmodel]

Modern ammo is just as safe, or even safer, then what was being loaded when the gun was brand new.

There is nothing to suggest the high-number 03 Springfield action is weak, or should not be used with modern factory ammo.

I have an 03A3 Sporter that has survived some loads that it probably shouldn't have when I was young & foolish.

Don't worry about it.

rc

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Well the next time I pull the trigger I'm sure my groups will improve a whole lot. Thank's for putting me at ease.