Sometimes the enemy of good is "Better" Iron sights, barrel harmonics and old eyes make me wonder if changing the barrel is a good idea. What do you think?
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@SA-lr1sf3 жыл бұрын
Nice a bright got me in trouble. I bought a gun with a bright bore that was worn.
@bigingo42693 жыл бұрын
looks like my enfield no.4 mark 1 * from 1943
@ramsaycountry11773 жыл бұрын
All considered I'm impressed Toad!
@bobhaehn54703 жыл бұрын
My Geezer tale for today is that the 1 and only time I shot that same model rifle we used surplus WW II ammo as well with similar results. It belongs to a buddy and it was an sobering experience because I couldn't help but admire the men who lugged those things around through the muck of a European war
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Was examining the bayonette and thinking the same thing.
@joelopezjl282 жыл бұрын
If it shoots fine leave it as is.
@PilotMcbride3 жыл бұрын
I’m in the new barrel mob Toad. It is a beautiful rifle and deserves a longer shooting life. Cheers pal 👋👋👋👋
@jimcastillo89503 жыл бұрын
Sir the Denver M1 ball ammo is corrosive, along with Utah, Eu Claire, and Des Monies. Make sure you clean your rifle after shooting.
@kennethdahl47913 жыл бұрын
I would try and develop a better load with experimentation. The barrel may bet pitted but shows promise. If you should decide to replace the barrel I would search for an original new GI barrel, they can still be found.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
I will look now. That sounds like an interesting search. Thanks!
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
You are right Sarco has them. Nice to know. It looks like they come with the front sight base installed as well. Dont know how much reaming needs to be done. Thanks www.sarcoinc.com/1903a3-springfield-barrel-2-groove-gi/
@kennethdahl47913 жыл бұрын
@@ToadleyBrowne hopefully no reaming will be needed. I had a 1903 springfield and an old friend of mine had a 03-A3 barrel (new) laying around in he shop for years and we screwed it on my action and torqued it. The headspace was perfect. Ken
@WilliamCChapin3 жыл бұрын
Nicely presented baseline evaluation of the rifle, Toad! I’m on-board for finding one that needs the rehab - I think that one should survive as-is, being that it’s serviceable. I find myself contemplating the same decision with several milsurps. I find the most satisfaction cleaning up the basket cases or previously sporterized samples.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
Working on them is half the fun. The 1903 in the earlier video was sporterized as well. It was fun returning it to its original form. With the exception of the C stock. I am looking for another one darn it:)
@WilliamCChapin3 жыл бұрын
@@ToadleyBrowne I haven’t purchased a 1903 yet, I’d like to have one. I did spend a bit of time this year with a 1917; there’s a few videos of it on my channel.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
@@WilliamCChapin I will have a look thank you William:)
@hemiscrub3 жыл бұрын
My vote is to keep it the old barrel. It showed some potential with the hand loads. My question would 1) enough copper fouling help fill in the pitting to smooth it out? 2) I also wonder if running some of the abrasive bullets that are used to help speed up the break in process would help smooth out the bore? Either way I think it’s a sweet mil surp
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
The second group @ 4:00 minutes in was a tease. The bore was clean and the group at 4 minutes was shot after 5 shot group to dial gun in. I believe that fouling would help until it becomes excessive so the window of when good turns bad is not known. The fire lapping bullets have always interested me but have not tried them. Think the gun may shoot better than I do and you are right about it being a sweet gun. Thanks for your comment.
@plop553 жыл бұрын
I'm in the new barrel side of the argument. I personally would love to see what a new barrel will do for the old 03-A3. I have had very good success with IMR4064 and IMR4895 in my 03-A3. The 4064 seems to favor heavier bullet weights.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
This has been a very fun topic. Accuracy is very important. Thanks!
@andrewroberson7243 жыл бұрын
Really impressive for nearly 80 year old ammo and rifle. Im curious to know how it would do with the new barrel. Any way to keep old and new barrels handy? Great video as usual!
@jamespollard16703 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised it does so well with the barrel that pitted . I say keep on shooting it as is .
@RickNethery3 жыл бұрын
I would send it to a gunsmith that specializes in milsurp rifles and get it re barreled. It's a very nice rifle.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
1 for swapping. Thank you Rick!
@RickNethery3 жыл бұрын
@@ToadleyBrowne You're welcome brother
@marckcarbonelloifveteran4103 жыл бұрын
I have a 1917 Enfield 30-06. The barrel is clean, it haven’t been fired in 25 years.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
Those are great guns. Time to get it out and do some plinking.
@dowdawg3 жыл бұрын
I would replace the barrel because you have the know-how, even though it shoots average it has a lot of rust in it. If it were me I would have to keep it because it would cost me too much money to replace
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
I think you will enjoy this weekend's video dowdawg. Thank you for the comment. I think we agree:)
@williamtpenningtonart3 жыл бұрын
Good content. Just subscribed
@wrxs17813 жыл бұрын
If you plan on using the rifle in competitive service rifle competitions by all means change the barrel, and hopefully the groups would improve, but that it is not a guaranteed result. As a more of a nostalgic range rifle with the occasional trip to the range, leave it the way it is. I would if I owned it give it the good shooter seal of approval. And as you commented hand loads with premium Sierra or Hornady projectiles is the game changer in any rifle.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
Many of the rifles I have traded are in shops with "Toad" stamped in out of the way areas. Like my videos just something to let the world know I was here. You are right as well. Thank you as you gave me an idea for a video.
@danv91133 жыл бұрын
Toad, contact our friend Big Scott, he put some good money into a new barrel on his and didn't get what ever groups he was hoping for. I'm still using a "better" muzzle loader I got cheap because the bore looked horrible from neglect, but it shoots great.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
You could make a rusty flintlock shoot. You are the best all around shooter I know and that is no BS. Regarding the 03 A3 I have to say it was the hardest barrel I have ever removed and at this time my barrel swaps are at around 20. Still waiting for the Covid barrel from cmp just for a project to keep me busy. The gun shot great for (2) five shot groups. After that the SD's were so high it would drop a shot at 100 yards off a 10 inch target with hand loads. Hope you and J are doing well. Thanks for the note:)
@GhostRiderUSA3 жыл бұрын
It does seem to shoot pretty good. I vote to keep it sweaty. I hope you are not keeping track of votes on a Dominion machine.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
If it was on a Dominion machine all the votes would be to turn the gun in at the closest SGRC Socialist gun reclamation center.
@RealDeanWinchester3 жыл бұрын
I just found 125,000 votes for leave it alone.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
Let me guess. The votes were found under a table. Here is more information about the undertable vote maker counter people. Thanks! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNKEjaakr5Odnnk.html
@RealDeanWinchester3 жыл бұрын
@@ToadleyBrowne those were some other votes. The ones I have were filled out weeks in advance, I have them in a van, just need you to tell me where to drop them off. (Preferably around 4 am). Stay awesome 👍
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
@@RealDeanWinchester Thank you Mr. Smartmatic.
@dieselten013 жыл бұрын
My 2 cents, absolutely do not change the barrel. First you already have a ton of accurate rifles. Second the stock shape, bedding, and trigger do not support a new match grade barrel. Clean up the crown, keep the bore clean, then shoot it by holding it tightly into your shoulder. Try a sling in combo with your bags. My guess is the 2 flyers in a 5 shot group with 3 touching is coming from position (hold) not a bad bore. Experiment with seating depth, try 180-190 grain bullets to get more meat closer to the lands in the throat. Enjoy this rifle for what it is.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
Just loaded some more to try again. I was happy and sad about that group. Since I just shot away I had no idea of the order until I got back to edit the video. That was definitely shooter influenced error. Hard bolt lift didn't help twisting the gun in the bags. I will try a sling. Obsessing over each gun I own is always enjoyable. You are very smart. Thanks for the comment.:)
@theeggman11993 жыл бұрын
Museums exist, a good barral will preserve the rifle for future users, letting it wear into oblivion only damages history.
@KaiserJoecks3 жыл бұрын
Id leave it be. If youre looking for a gun that shoots clovers buy a modern gun. That gun is as accurate as needed to be for its intended purpose.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
You are right about the gun performing at an acceptable level. I have built a few rifles using Criterion Barrels that shoot pretty well. Their design does differ completely from these military rifles. Subscribed to your channel. Here is one of my more accurate rifles. Thanks for stopping by. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b72IfLp9267VpY0.html
@RealDeanWinchester3 жыл бұрын
Leave it alone.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
One for leaving it alone. Thanks. It sure would make doing videos easier as well.
@RealDeanWinchester3 жыл бұрын
@@ToadleyBrowne awesome 👍
@RealDeanWinchester3 жыл бұрын
I could change the outcome of the 1903 barrel measure we're voting on I would use all of my 12 youtube identities to vote. If I did that then nobody would trust the comments section again and toad's algorithm would be affected. I care too much about this channel to do that 😜.
@ToadleyBrowne3 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha! vote early and vote often. If you can't beat em, cheat em.