Author Topic: Project Springfield. (Read 4411 times)

MDGrand · « **on:** March 30, 2011, 02:05:12 PM »

Hey guys.. I figured I would share with the board my latest project:

Back Story:

My Dad's old hunting rifle is a springfield .30-06. He has had and loved this rifle forever. Well, we took it out this past year and it wouldnt shoot the broad side of a barn, groups were WAY off. Found out that the barrel was basically shot out. Anyway, I decided to grab it from him and rebuild it for him from the ground up.

What was done:

Douglas 5A barrel, 25" 1-11 twist - matt blued
Timney trigger installed, set to 2.5 lbs
Boyds laminate stock
Glass bedded
pachmeyer decelerator recoil pad
Leupold rings and bases
3 position safety installed
Action honed, lugs lapped and trued
bolt handle, extractor claw and bolt bead blasted and polished to silver

... All work except stock work done by Dan Cowen.

Here is some pics:

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:16:38 PM »

Looks very nice!

WAcoyotehunter · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:46:51 PM »

looks good!! i have one in the safe...maybe i should send it off! If you don't mind- what did that rebuild cost?

MDGrand · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:58:36 PM »

NOT CHEAP.

jackelope · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2011, 03:58:04 PM »

Looks good...your Dad will be stoked.

MikeWalking · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2011, 04:29:16 PM »

Did you buy the stock "Finished" did it take any fitting?

IronMike · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2011, 04:41:40 PM »

Very Nice looking rifle!!!

400out · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2011, 04:54:02 PM »

Great job

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2011, 06:27:14 PM »

Love my old 03-A3. Shot it last weekend. Still shoots MOA with the four groove barrel.

-Steve

MDGrand · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:15:58 AM »

Quote from: MikeWalking on March 30, 2011, 04:29:16 PM

Did you buy the stock "Finished" did it take any fitting?

The stock was unfished from Boyds.. they are one of only two that had a sporterized springfield stock available. It did require some fitting in order to make it work.

quadrafire · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:29:58 PM »

Nice work! A special treat for dad.

Is that an extension cord running under the carpet in the first pic? shame on you

MDGrand · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:50:31 PM »

Nope its not under the carpet, just out of the picture.

chukarchaser · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:33:13 PM »

Awesome, I love it. The safety looks like a Beuhler style is it? I didnt think they where three position? I am curious since I have a mauser I want to make a project of.

quadrafire · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2011, 08:34:51 AM »

Quote from: chukarchaser on March 31, 2011, 09:33:13 PM

Awesome, I love it. The safety looks like a Beuhler style is it? I didnt think they where three position? I am curious since I have a mauser I want to make a project of.

Chukar
I have a buehler on a mauser, they are not 3 position. Just on and off about 30 degrees of travel. Can use a scope without raising it too high. Midway has 'em made by Timney.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=473058

MDGrand · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2011, 10:15:54 AM »

Yes, sorry.. correction.. it is a 2 position.

BlackRidge · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:37:21 AM »

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the barrel set you back?

I can't look it up here at work, but definitely need to replace the bbl on my 03-A3

btw, awesome looking project

MDGrand · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:44:06 AM »

Thanks!

Douglas barrel was $350

BlackRidge · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:48:15 AM »

Nice, much appreciated!

chukarchaser · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2011, 12:38:51 PM »

Thanks Quadfire. that is what I am going to have installed. The Springfield is just awesome

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