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   I've owned a Springfield 03A3 for 60+ years, a great shooter in DCM comp, and all original.  But I seldom used it, my eyes are no longer conducive to iron sights.   And when I took it to the range, guys would all want to buy it.  But I held off, so the old girl became a safe queen.
Then one of our members plied me with clear liquid, and seems I agreed to sell it to him.  I'm happy It has a good home, and Alex will shoot it also.

At my stage in life, I should be getting rid of guns...but I'm weak.

So, the next day thru the efforts of another BBS member, I got a like new Kimber 8400 Walnut in 7 mag.  Yesterday I got the scope bases, rings and scope all together, and off to the range.  So, I sort of swapped the place in my gun safe.

Well, the old A3 shot great, it's replacement makes .75 MOA at 100 yards.  So, with mt bad eyes I have a beautiful rifle I can shoot with my bad eyes (scope).

Thanks to both members, I'm a happy camper.

PS, the 7 mag Kimber will knock the snot out of you, a little pain is forgivable!

Edited by BEAR - 01 November 2024 at 10:15

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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: change Around Posted: 01 November 2024 at 10:14
	I've owned a Springfield 03A3 for 60+ years, a great shooter in DCM comp, and all original. But I seldom used it, my eyes are no longer conducive to iron sights. And when I took it to the range, guys would all want to buy it. But I held off, so the old girl became a safe queen. Then one of our members plied me with clear liquid, and seems I agreed to sell it to him. I'm happy It has a good home, and Alex will shoot it also. At my stage in life, I should be getting rid of guns...but I'm weak. So, the next day thru the efforts of another BBS member, I got a like new Kimber 8400 Walnut in 7 mag. Yesterday I got the scope bases, rings and scope all together, and off to the range. So, I sort of swapped the place in my gun safe. Well, the old A3 shot great, it's replacement makes .75 MOA at 100 yards. So, with mt bad eyes I have a beautiful rifle I can shoot with my bad eyes (scope). Thanks to both members, I'm a happy camper. PS, the 7 mag Kimber will knock the snot out of you, a little pain is forgivable! Edited by BEAR - 01 November 2024 at 10:15
	“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

d4570 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 27 January 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9961	Post Options Post Reply Quote d4570 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 November 2024 at 13:30

	Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 November 2024 at 15:53
	I'm glad to hear you have no regrets and the Kimber shoots that good. Was that with hand loads or factory? Either way it doesn't sound like you have worked up a handload. That says a lot about the rifle.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 November 2024 at 08:41
	They were handloads, but worked up for another rifle. will do some 'twicking'.
	“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 November 2024 at 16:21
	I think you could leave it alone and be fine but I know you wont. I wouldn't either. I'm thinking long range antelope gun.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 November 2024 at 10:55
	For a Kimber, it is heavy with that long barrel; but feels great to me. Next years antelope gun for sure. Might even test it against any 1903-A3 that shows up. LOL
	“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 November 2024 at 14:43
	It will be interesting to see if it's used in the big competition next year. It's about time for the traveling trophy to spend a year in PA.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.