Quote Originally Posted by m1a_scoutguy View Post
Outstanding, I have a 1903A3 and their great rifles. I have been looking for a 1903 but haven't really found one yet. Yea they have some push for sure. I had one of those slip-on recoil pads on mine when I 1st got it & made the mistake of posting a picture with that on it,, I was shamed off the internet by the traditionalists, LOL Not really but it came off immediately after that post, LOL! Congrats on bringing back a beautiful old rifle!
Reduced velocity cast bullet loads are an excellent practice alternative in the older military surplus rifles. Cheap, low recoil and quiet, shoot to the sights, more forgiving of wear etc...on 100 year old barrels.