94Winchester
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On average, how accurate are the original military barrels for the M1903a3?
94,
On average, pretty accurate. But if we're talking about what the military would call acceptable, that's usually around 3 MOA for typical issue small arms. Most that I've used would do considerably better than this, and I've seen many that would deliver 1 MOA without much trouble at all. This even applies to the two groove barrels; they shoot just as well, just look a little wierd when you take a peek through the bore.
I've got three of these, still in the cosomline and glassine wrap. Been thinking about doing up an '03-A4 (okay, so it'll be an '03-A faux) and now have all the parts to get the project underway.
You might take a look at Crossman's book on the Springfield, or the more recent works of Col. Bill Brophy. Hatcher's Notebook will also have some info that should interest you on this subject.
Kevin Thomas
Lapua USA