Re-stocked my 03A4 reproduction.

[nf1e]

In the process of re-stocking my 03A4. Time to do some relief work on the wood. This rifle always held it's zero even when hot with the old loose fitting stock. This morning , top 3 rnds were where they were supposed to be and then hits walked down as rifle warmed up. Wood seemed to have free movement to start then as things started to warm up it got tight as the dickens. That's what they make sanders for.

[pickax]

Nice looking wood, I know you'll sort it out

[nf1e]

Problem with losing elevation solved by the simple shimming of the barrel at the bayonet mount.
All three shots out of the black were called as the crosshair on the M73 repro scope just covers the 6 ring on the 50' target when shot at 100 yds.

[pickax]

Glad it wasn't a big problem. I've got two M17s, and 3 '03s shimmed at the upper band. Some with tin foil and some with toothpicks.
I should do a better job with real shim stock, but it's on to Krag shooting now, my latest rabbit hole.

[nf1e]

As long as it works. Whatta hobby.

[nf1e]

Got out on the range with her this morning. Cold clean bore 10 rnds at 100 yds. Max spread 2".

[Calfed]

Great shooting!