Test a M1903-A4 with modern optics

[lyman]

and yet the commercial Fed Fusion will with out issue?

[pmclaine]

and yet the commercial Fed Fusion will with out issue?

Yes sir Fed Fusion fires fine.

No feed or extraction issues at all.

[lyman]

may want to get a mike and measure some dimensions on the Fusion, vs the other ammo,

and maybe try another brand (Redding or Forster come to mind) full length size die,
they will work on the dillon,


or even a Small Base die if that does not work,


just for giggles, resize the fusion brass and see how that does as a reload too, (known to work, and once fired, meaning less worked brass)

[pmclaine]

Post #30

The chart shows the dimensions of the Fed Fusion under the heading "Federal 150 Factory".

Builder indicates "Hard in, Palm Out" but I found it worked fine when I fired it.

It is a good bit "trimmer" at dimension C where my reloads seem to have an issue.

I plan on adding a Redding FL size die after the Dillon trim die (which is a size die) on my press, as well I will reload all my 30-06 using the M70 chamber as the "case gauge".

I dont think the Garand or Springfields will care one way or the other as long as everything is SAAMI.

[pmclaine]

This one of my 168 Nosler CC reloads painted with Dykem....




You can see the marking die is wiped just off the bottom of the case at dimension C.

Elsewhere looks good, perhaps oversized as I would expect a "kissing" contact at the shoulder.

[lyman]

I'd try another fL die, or even a small base

[pmclaine]

I'd try another fL die, or even a small base

Yep.

Going to use a Redding or Forster 30-06 Fl die after the Dillon Trim/Size Die.

Dont want to go small base as that would be detrimental to use in the Garand and 03.

Just need to see if another die without the "progressive magwell" will squeeze that last bit of the cartridge base.

[Col. Colt]

By the way - in reference to the original poster's topic of Modern Optics on an 03A4/clone - Evolution Gun Works (EGW - known for high quality 1911 parts) now makes a bolt on replacement Picatinny railed replacement mount in steel for the 03A4 - in both O and 20 Minute variations for long range use. Currently $69 on Ebay, if anyone wants one. CC

[pmclaine]

Dont see why a properly bedded 03 wouldnt do same.

[Col. Colt]

pmclaine,
Very nice rifle and scope setup! She shoots well! And love the old GI spotting scope! CC

[pmclaine]

I had to try it with the Unertl but the end idea is to mount a Leupold 3-9X replica "green" M40 scope on their.

I love Unertls but they make me nervous Im going to "break" it or something.

The Leupold replica has a mil scale reticle. Ill zero than hold dots.

[lyman]

you are not gonna break that unertl unless you drop it,

they are built well,

[pmclaine]

I know. There is nothing it it but air and glass. They made it through the Pacific and Vietnam nothing I do will be as tough.

Still I want that M70 to be a little more practical.

I have a new in the wrap pre war M1903 C stock that I want to build a USMC Springfield snipe around and that Unertl will go on the WWII sniper clone. Considering bedding up that to be built rifle the way this one was.

[lyman]

I have an old sporter 1903 that someone D&T'ed,
and a C stock,
and a couple Unertl's, Lyman's and a Litschert,

been contemplating the same thing, as well as a semi faux A4 (got the action,mounts etc, and a close enough weaver to use)


time has not been on my side to get it done

[pmclaine]

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100 yards my Lot 2 CMP Creedmoor sports 176 Lapua ammo.