m1903?

[roor1200]

a friend of mine has a old rifle and i couldnt seem to find the caliber markings on the barrel. as i remember it was a gov. issue remington model 1903. i did a search and found it to have a change in caliber. not sure on the clarity of the info i received, so i am asking anyone here who would know. would it be a .30 or the updated .30-06? also would it be hard to find stripper clips for that caliber in southern california? im sure i can find them online but i rather walk in a store. thanks in advance...

[ccampbell]

Remington m1903s were made during WWII and are 30-06 (unless rebarrelled) . If the barrel has the flaming bomb near the front sight, it is probably original (.30-06). If sporterized, take it to a gunsmith to cast the chamber. You probably want to have the headspace checked anyway. I've heard the 8mm stripper clips work well and don't wear out as quickly as the 30-06.

[smle-man]

Remington m1903s were made during WWII and are 30-06 (unless rebarrelled) . If the barrel has the flaming bomb near the front sight, it is probably original (.30-06). If sporterized, take it to a gunsmith to cast the chamber. You probably want to have the headspace checked anyway. I've heard the 8mm stripper clips work well and don't wear out as quickly as the 30-06.

8mm clips are a loose fit in the 03 slot.

[roor1200]

yea i remember seeing an etching of a bomb under the front barrel. thanks guys, much appreciated...

[Fjold]

The original 1903 was made for the 30-03 cartridge that fired a 220 grain bullet. The load was changed in 1906 to the famous 30.06 round with a 150 grain spitzer and the case neck was shortend .002".

It is safe to shoot the 1906 loads in the pre-1906 rifles, but not vice-versa.