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Originally Posted by JTM
"I was involved in a tragic boating accident and was only able to save my single shot .22"
On a side note, MVJ you just reminded me that I need to find a Springfield to go with my Enfield.
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The '03 is an odd animal. They're more interesting historically but the 03-A3 is a better shooter - much better sights. You also run into the issue with improper heat-treat on most of the WWI era '03s, making them hit-or-miss on being able to shoot them at all.
If you want a Mauser-derived .30-'06, I'd highly recommend the rifle below the '03 on my wall - the American Enfield, as it is sometimes called - U.S. Rifle, Model of 1917. It's got great sights, a smooth-as-silk action, and the substantial weight does a great job of soaking up the .30-'06's recoil. It's one of my favorite bolt-actions to shoot, up with my No. 4 Mk. 2.
