Help Turning A '03A3 Into A '03A4

[catblaster.375]

I have a good chance at aquiring a remington made 1903A3. I would like to turn it into a 1903A4 sniper(or a look alike anyway). I know I need to remove front and rear sights, add a "C" type stock modify into or purchase special bolt handle, purchase Weaver 440 or K6 scope(I know original was Weaver 330 or Lyman Alaskan but I can't afford one), and add a mount and rings. I would like to make as little alteration to the rifle as possible, so do those non-gunsmithing mounts in cabelas resemple the original at all? If not is the weaver redfield junior mount the one I shood buy? Am I leaving anything out? Any ideas on where to get some of this stuff? Advice? Thanks alot guys

[R. Tillery]

You can get a 'low mount' modified bolt from www.sportsmansguide.com . Check out the SURPLUS catalog on their website.

[RayO]

If you want the correct scope base,you need the Redfield Jr.At this time,there is Weaver 330 scope on ebay with one bid of$19.99 so far.The scope comes with a set of rings,unfortunately they are not the correct ones for the Jr. base.You might check Sarco,I think I saw the 3/4" rings in one of their ads.I have two A4's and they are neat rifles.I hope this helps.