SpeedAKL
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My grandfather is going to let me use his M1903 this fall for some good ol' shooting. I've wanted to fire it for years and now I'll get the chance. What I need is some information on the gun.
1. Any reliability/safety issues? I've read that earlier / low-numbered guns have weaker chambers and as a result I'm gonna check the serial number before firing. How big of a concern is this?
2. Cleaning: any trouble spots or things to look out for?
3. Recoil: it's a pretty hefty piece. I've never shot .30-06, but everyone has told me that .30-06 is about as big as most shooters can go without being affected by recoil. I've fired my share of 12-gauges, and they're tolerable for me without a big load.
4. What is a good load for this gun? I've read that the military used 150-grain rounds.
I'm really looking forward to this!
1. Any reliability/safety issues? I've read that earlier / low-numbered guns have weaker chambers and as a result I'm gonna check the serial number before firing. How big of a concern is this?
2. Cleaning: any trouble spots or things to look out for?
3. Recoil: it's a pretty hefty piece. I've never shot .30-06, but everyone has told me that .30-06 is about as big as most shooters can go without being affected by recoil. I've fired my share of 12-gauges, and they're tolerable for me without a big load.
4. What is a good load for this gun? I've read that the military used 150-grain rounds.
I'm really looking forward to this!