Post by: quarterstaff on December 21, 2016, 05:23:08 PM
Anyway just wanted to get some opinions before I make up my mind.
Thanks
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 21, 2016, 05:30:21 PM
and I was thinking a 400 Whelen(Petrov) would be fun, some background on the 1903; cut down stock, rear sight missing and rear sight base ground smooth, williams peep sight installed, barrel matches receiver, it is a post WWI rifle, bore is good.
Anyway just wanted to get some opinions before I make up my mind.
Thanks
That little shoulder gives me the creeps, but it's been around for years with no issues.
35 Whelen in a 1903 is a classic sporter too.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on December 21, 2016, 05:31:26 PM
A little background info on them:
http://m1903.com/03rcvrfail/
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 21, 2016, 05:37:03 PM
If you have not already, make sure the receiver is not one of the weak, potentially dangerous ones.
A little background info on them:
http://m1903.com/03rcvrfail/
There were some cast commercial receivers done post war and those are a little questionable but are easy to ID. The other failures I always thought were suspect and over hyped.
Post by: quarterstaff on December 21, 2016, 05:56:54 PM
If you have not already, make sure the receiver is not one of the weak, potentially dangerous ones.
A little background info on them:
http://m1903.com/03rcvrfail/
Thanks for the info, That was one of the things I checked prior to buying the rifle.
Post by: JJB11B on December 21, 2016, 06:00:27 PM
Post by: quarterstaff on December 22, 2016, 06:15:35 PM
6mm-338Whole lotta work to get a 1903 to feed that fat case and I'd rather burn Savage barrels out than 1903's alot less work to swap em
Post by: 724wd on December 22, 2016, 06:35:36 PM
I have a Win 1917 that will someday hopefully see a .404 Jeffery barrel
Post by: quarterstaff on December 23, 2016, 08:12:11 AM
308 Norma mag? .35 Whelen would be sweet, too.WOW I thought I was the only guy that lusted after a 404, I have a P-14 action but was told it would not take the 404 Jeffery
I have a Win 1917 that will someday hopefully see a .404 Jeffery barrel
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 23, 2016, 08:16:14 AM
308 Norma mag? .35 Whelen would be sweet, too.WOW I thought I was the only guy that lusted after a 404, I have a P-14 action but was told it would not take the 404 Jeffery
I have a Win 1917 that will someday hopefully see a .404 Jeffery barrel
P14 were designed to feed rimmed cartridges.(303) P17's can take pretty much whatever you throw at them. Dad and I have done .375 and .450 Ackley Magnums on them.
Post by: quarterstaff on December 23, 2016, 05:03:25 PM
Nice! :drool:308 Norma mag? .35 Whelen would be sweet, too.WOW I thought I was the only guy that lusted after a 404, I have a P-14 action but was told it would not take the 404 Jeffery
I have a Win 1917 that will someday hopefully see a .404 Jeffery barrel
P14 were designed to feed rimmed cartridges.(303) P17's can take pretty much whatever you throw at them. Dad and I have done .375 and .450 Ackley Magnums on them.
Post by: quarterstaff on December 23, 2016, 05:06:22 PM
Post by: Bill W on December 23, 2016, 06:14:13 PM
Post by: JJB11B on December 23, 2016, 11:35:09 PM
Post by: quarterstaff on December 29, 2016, 04:40:13 PM
Post by: quarterstaff on January 20, 2017, 06:38:37 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 20, 2017, 06:41:42 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on January 20, 2017, 07:04:42 PM
Got my rifle back today, I went with 375 Whelen and now I just have to wait for the dies I have on back order with CH4D. I have 50 rds of new Remington 35 Whelen brass and an expander die so at least I can get a little bit of a start. :)
That was quick!
Post by: j_h_nimrod on January 20, 2017, 07:40:15 PM
Just on a side note the P14 action will take up to the .577 Tyranasaur if you can find a smith to do it. I have a couple around for something different one of these days.
Post by: quarterstaff on January 21, 2017, 03:06:55 PM
Got my rifle back today, I went with 375 Whelen and now I just have to wait for the dies I have on back order with CH4D. I have 50 rds of new Remington 35 Whelen brass and an expander die so at least I can get a little bit of a start. :)
That was quick!
Yeah That was one of the things that attracted me to JES Reboring, lots of great reviews, great price and and fast turnaround.
Post by: quarterstaff on January 21, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
I have a .375 Gibbs on a Mauser action and love it! Fun gun, will be a great brush hunter.As fun as that would be I have my heart set on a classic British safari caliber, I probably will never see Africa but I have three boys so.....
Just on a side note the P14 action will take up to the .577 Tyranasaur if you can find a smith to do it. I have a couple around for something different one of these days.
Post by: quarterstaff on January 21, 2017, 03:11:15 PM
We need pics. :chuckle:As soon as I can post a target pic, you bet :)