Nature Boy
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Back in the late 50's my dad picked up an 03A3 for $15 when that was the going rate and proceeded to turn it into a deer rifle like so many did back then. He had it blued and tapped for a scope, bolt handle clearenced for a scope, bought one of those do-it-yourself rough cut monte carlo stocks.....and for the last 60 years that's where the project ended.
I decided I would get it shootable. Picked up an inexpensive poly stock, took it to the smith to have head space checked and had timney trigger installed. It's now ready to go....
He's 82 and excited to finally get to shoot it. I'm also interested to see how it shoots. The smith said the barrel and chamber look brand new. I'll post a range report afterward.
I'm on the hunt now for a nice wood stock. The bluing on it is exceptional and would look fantastic in wood. Suggestions would be much appreciated
I decided I would get it shootable. Picked up an inexpensive poly stock, took it to the smith to have head space checked and had timney trigger installed. It's now ready to go....
He's 82 and excited to finally get to shoot it. I'm also interested to see how it shoots. The smith said the barrel and chamber look brand new. I'll post a range report afterward.
I'm on the hunt now for a nice wood stock. The bluing on it is exceptional and would look fantastic in wood. Suggestions would be much appreciated