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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.Is that a Herters "world famous Belgian" stock? Looks identical to the one Dad put on my Springfield in 1962. Horse wreck broke it in... -
Ontario Hunter replied to the thread Lets See Your Upland Shotguns."Black Beauty" Not real pretty but definitely deadly. I probably shot more pheasants this year than most guys will kill in a lifetime...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.Yep, that's what the gun writers say. However, in the heat of combat it would take a helluva lot less effort to simply reload the next...
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The primary purpose for the "knob" on the 1903/a3 cocking piece was for a second chance attempt on a cartridge that did not fire the...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.Sometimes I take my limited eyesight for granted. I'm 72 and left eye is almost useless after multiple retina detachments. Right eye...
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Looks very similar to where we hunt in eastern oregon. Like most things there are more ways to skin a cat then just one. If it works for...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.In snow or rain it is nice to be able to put the scope in my daypack and switch to iron sights, especially when footing is tricky. My...
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Its removed...after trying various suggested methods we used long threaded screws which engaged the butt plate and pressed it up when...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.I have the wing safety on the left side of my Springfield ... and I like it there. Note that I cut the knurled knob off the end of...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.Myers makes 3-position Model 70 style safeties (shroud + striker) for Springfield but he is proud of them. Very good quality though. I...
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350$ plus another 45$ is a bit rediculous. I guess I will be looking at laminated stock. Was hoping to keep the weight down as a Roberts...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.Sorry, I didn't even look at the price. That guy is right off his rocker. Ram-line was not that great to start with. What did you...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread Does the price of ammo impact your choice of a rifle caliber.There is more than one forum full of cranky old African hunters? Maybe I should check it out? Double the fun! :D
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread Does the price of ammo impact your choice of a rifle caliber.I "choose" to shoot the gun Dad gave me in 1964. He built it with his hands. How could I choose otherwise? Fortunately, it's a 30-06...
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Ontario Hunter replied to the thread 1903A3 Springield stock.Here ya go, James. New Ram-Line still in the box. Ebay also has a couple of new laminate stocks at $190. Personally, that is the way...
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