Why I asked....

[pmclaine]

Author James Jones on the M1903:



...from his best-selling novel From Here to Eternity:

"...But they would never find anything to beat the old Springfield ...the long sleek streamline, very slim but with potent bulges, all in the just exactly right places to give it that pugnaciously forward-leaning, eager look that marked the Springfield. Beside it, the M1 looked like a fat old man puffing with a lack of training...the two most beautiful things made in America were the ax-handle and the clipper ship? ...they should have added one more thing: The Springfield '03 rifle..."

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af178/pmclaine/P7316436_zpsiel4o03f.jpg (http://s1005.photobucket.com/user/pmclaine/media/P7316436_zpsiel4o03f.jpg.html)
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At 300 Yards
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[JOHN COOK]

How many yards ??? Looks good from my house.:icon_salut:

[Rick the Librarian]

I couldn't agree more, PM! :)

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[RCS]

My old M70 NM in 30-06 is just as accurate, maybe even more accurate 317933179431795

[1563621]

One word-SWEET!!!

[11mm]

In the endless discussion of what was the best all-around bolt action battle rifle of the WW1-WW2 period there are partisans of the SMLE, K98k and 03 Springfield who all have their points, but few, if any, can doubt the aesthetics of the '03 or the quality of its manufacture. On the target range, with its windage adjustable rear sight, it has to be the best
"as issued" rifle of the three while still winning the category for looks. Of course, on this forum, one would expect the outcome of any vote.