Building the gf a rifle

For Christmas I'm building a custom rifle for my girlfriend. Im using a Springfield 1903 a1 that i got pretty cheap. The plans so far are to get a new barrel, upgraded trigger, new stock, and sights. I'll end up floating the barrel and getting custom work done to the stock. If anyone is interested in seeing the progress as I start over the next few weeks ill keep the thread updated.

 

pass that

 

Update: my Dad just called me and I had him pick up a timney trigger he found at a gun show! Trying to get all the stuff I need in by the time I get back from Alaska so I can start working on it and showing you guys some pics.

 

Looking forward to seeing what you end up with. Definitely post pics. I love to watch American Guns. It's starting to become kind of "overly themed" like American Chopper, but it's still a good show imo. Keep us posted!

 

Found a stock on gunbroker.com and emailed the guy, hope he takes my offer, if so by the time I'm back from Alaska the fun can begin!

 

today my dad and i started the process. we cut the barrel down to 22 inches and put a crown on the barrell. we also had to trim the ramp the helps the bullet into barrell so it would seat into the action.

here we are getting ready to cut the barrell down


putting the crown on the barrell


trimming the ramp


how it sits now (getting it sent off to get blued)


i also didnt win the stock in the bid, if anyone knows where to get a decent stock let me know. thanks

 

Check out: http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/default.asp

 

X2

 

I think I'll end up getting a laminated stock from them, thanks for info

 

this place also has good prices
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront

 

Thanks, I'll have to check it out

 

Ordered a Laminated stock from Boyd's, also dad and I are thinking about rechambering it to a 243... Not sure yet though

 

What is it chambered in now? If you are considering rechambering to a 243, look into going to a 6mm instead, same caliber but a 6mm Remington has slightly more case capacity and the edge on ballistics.

 

Sub'd

 

True, but harder to find and more expensive when you do. OP, what barrel blank did you start out with, what twist?

 

It's currently a 30-06

I've thought about that a lot, only reason with goinng to a 243 is because That's her 2nd favorite round. .308 being her first... But it wont be hard to upgrade to a 6mm later on.. when she is a better shot.

Here is My toy for everyone to see though
Custom stock, timney match trigger set at 2.4 pounds, douglas stainless barrell, vortex scope (will end up with a Leupold)
http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/274322/cat/500/ppuser/40524

 

A ww2 barrell found on gunbroker it does have A 1 in 10 twist and is a 4 groove instead of 2

 

muzzle break for those sensitive women shoulders?

 

Nah ill end up reloading a light 30-06 load so she can handle it the 243 load however will be pretty hot