New member from N.W. Iowa

http://castbulletassoc.org/view_user.php?id=9196>Creekwalker

Welcome!

I easily found a terrific target and hunting load for my 1903A3, consider trying:

Lee C312-185-1R cast #2 alloy, sized/checked .311",  tumble lubed once before and once after size/check with Whites Deluxe 45:45:10. 34.0 gr H 4895 LOA= 3.105" Velocity - 2162 verified Pressure~ 32.3 Kpsi.

This bullet drops 179 gr in #2 alloy for me and for hunting, I hollow point the bullet on loaded ammunition with the large pistol hollow pointing bit from Forster using a drill press.

47.0 gr H4831SC gives equal velocity for this bullet also in 30-06.

40.0 gr new Mil IMR7383 + 7.0 gr BPI Original filler also gives similar velocity and the same accuracy with this Lee bullet in my 1903A3.

Each of these 3 loads bench rest shoots under 1/2” 5 shot groups at 50 yards with the issue Mil sights. The H4895 shoots the cleanest for me. The other 2 loads show low pressure signs but print fine groups on paper.

My 1903A3 was assembled from old stock but NEW unissued parts including an unfired barrel. I like it a lot.

Gary