Springfield 03 action

[Steve M]

Anybody know where to buy new bolts for these in various cartridge sizes? Thanks for your input.

 

[benchracer]

I am not sure what you mean by "various cartridge sizes." Replacement bolts can be had, among other places, here:

Springfield Rifles, Stocks, Trigger Guards, Bolts, Front Sight, Lower Milled, Cartridge Belt - SARCO, Inc.

 

[Steve M]

Looks like a good resource for 03s. I,ve got an 03 sportered in to 7mm RM. I recently checked the bore with my new Hawkeye scope. The barrel is toast. I want to Rebarrel to a 25 06 but since the bolt is currently for 7mm I,m assuming it won,t work for the 06 cartridge. I could use some advise. Thanks

 

[benchracer]

You are correct. You would need an original spec bolt to go with 25-06. Alternatively, you could use the current bolt and go with .257 Weatherby, if that suits your purposes.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Owning both a .257 Wby and a .25-06 AI, I strongly would lean someone towards the .25-06 AI... The .257 Wby brass is expensive, hard to get, and factory loaded ammo costs rediculous amounts of money. Also, I've found that my .25-06 AI is more accurate, produces the SAME velocities, costs less, and uses 10-15 grians less powder to do it.

I still like the .257 Wby, but I am not afraid to admit when something else is a better option.

 

[Steve M]

I,m leaning towards the 25 06 AI. Any preferences on barrel length and twist using mostly Berger bullets?

 

[MudRunner2005]

26" barrel, sendero contour, 1:10 twst should be good. That's what I shoot, and I use the Berger 115's.

 

[morcey2]

Another option --


Bolt Body:
https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=871&idcategory=80

Swap over your existing firing pin, spring, cocking piece, bolt shroud, et al. You'd probably need a new extractor also as the current one has probably been modified for the larger rim.

Complete Bolt:
https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=738&idcategory=80

I've dealt with both Sarco and Liberty Tree and they've both been great.

Matt

 

[Steve M]

Thats great info. Thanks very much. Any opinions on number of grooves and rifling style for a new 25 06 26" barrel w/sendero contour? Shilen doesn't seem to think much of flutting but it seems that lots of shooters get their barrels done that way. Is it just more style than function?

 

[MudRunner2005]

If I have the option, I always prefer a true 5R rifling.

And I am a big fan of fluted barrels. Alot of folks aren't, but I am.

It creates more surface area to heat up and cool down, so it helps to dissipate heat a little faster.

Some people don't believe that, but whatever... It looks cool either way.

 

[Steve M]

Whats the scoop on the polygonal rifled barrels? Do they engage the bullet any better?