U.S. REMINGTON MODEL 03-A3

[Ssw]

Just inherited an old 03-a3 serial number 4 million plus it is in great condition. Has RA and RJA on stock.just trying to learn more about. It is not for sale. Just curious about it. Should I download the rounds lighter than current factory? What powder do some of you guys use etc.

 

[2busy]

Imr4895 , h4895 powder is what I would use. CMP forum will tell you probably more than you want to know.

 

[Fr Mulcahy]

Just inherited an old 03-a3 serial number 4 million plus it is in great condition. Has RA and RJA on stock.just trying to learn more about. It is not for sale. Just curious about it. Should I download the rounds lighter than current factory? What powder do some of you guys use etc.

I would use a recipe for M2 ball ammo. Most reloading books have that information.

Then there's this:

CMP Warns Against the Use of .30/06 Ammunition In Certain Rifles

In their latest site update, CMP warns against the use of certain types of ammunition inside specific rifles that are at least 70 years or older.

www.thefirearmblog.com

Enjoy your rifle!

 

[Firpo]

Pretty sure the original load for the 1903 Springfield was with h4350 and a 150 grain spritzer. Don’t know about the 03A3 as I shoot cast in mine…..which is a two groove. Probably be easier to look in your manual and use anything from a 150-168 grain bullet. What powders do you have in your inventory?

 

[leemozoid]

It's FJA on the stock. Frank J. Atwood

 

[Ssw]

Thanks for all the info. I have about every powder in inventory

 

[Calamity Jake]

For reduced loads look at a Lyman cast bullet manual every powder used for cast can be used for jacketed also

RA is the Rock Island arsenal