Hello folks...........from SC

[hivelocity]

Thanks for approving my addition to a great site;

I'm retired military and also, police and fire. Now, just plain tired.

I am an avid bullet and buckshot caster, reloader, and all around shooter. I have an old 03" Springfield that was sporterized
by someone in the late 50's / 60's, that I want to shoot cast bullets in soon. Its a beautiful rifle.

So, if anyone has any experience with this particular rifle and casts for keeping it fed, let me know.

Thanks again,

HiVelocity

[JOHN COOK]

Welcome aboard. I'm about 60 miles from Columbia. Good info in here, but it won't take you long to figure out the loonies. There are a couple

john

[Merc]

Welcome. There are gun enthusiasts here who are eager to help share their knowledge and experience. Visit the Reloading page and post your questions there.

We also like to see photographs of vintage guns so feel free to display your guns.

I also reload .30-06 Sprg and .303 British for the consistency it offers.

[Clark Howard]

Welcome, from North Carolina. We need guys like you around here. You can learn a lot, and enjoy other's experiences. Feel free to ask any question, or chip in your experience. Be advised that we endure a few members who have no interest in firearms, but seek to bore and offend the gun guys. Ignore their subversive influence. I look forward to seeing your posts. Regards, Clark

[Hecklerusp45]

Welcome from Virginia.
The 03 is a great rifle and I also shoot some cast slugs in mine. Remember to use a gas check.

[M1Tommy]

Later here but, welcome from Arkansas. As has been said, lots of very knowledgeable folks "here".
I've followed this forum for ... umm, a while now.
SC eh? I've a son who is "enjoying your climate" on the flightline in SC nowadays. <evil dad grin>

Enjoy!
Tommy

[Big_Al]

Welcome from N.E. Florida.

[jacksimonton]

Welcome from SC. My name Jack Simonton, and I am a newbie here. I am glad that I am here. I have no experience with this rifle.
Thanks

[jacksimonton]

I have an INSAS 5.56 mm rifle, and I love it so much.



insas rifle.jpg

[Merc]

Let us know how your 03 handles the cast bullets.

[jacksimonton]

Welcome Jack. Good to have you. Cool looking piece.

Thanks, Merc

[jacksimonton]

Welcome Jack. Good to have you. Cool looking piece.

Thanks, Merc.

[jacksimonton]

Welcome Jack. Good to have you. Cool looking piece.

I wish to fulfill my hobby of hunting. So what is the best rifle for I need for me?

[Allen]

I wish to fulfill my hobby of hunting. So what is the best rifle for I need for me?

Depends upon what you want to hunt. If you hand load a 30/06 is about the most versatile caliber made. It can kill any animal in North America or it can be used as a plinker.

A 50bmg rifle will also kill most anything but...

You will probably need at least 3 rifles and at least 3 pistols. Notice I said at LEAST.