Another .303 Thread

**oafpatroll** · 04-09-2022, 18:24

The U with broad arrow head means it was in Union of SA service at some point.

**BBCT** · 04-09-2022, 22:07

Originally Posted by jayson_keevy

Thanks BBCT. I saw the holes and could get the driver in, but could never get it to seat so I can unscrew it.

Maybe yours has been fixed with flat screws instead of Philips? Otherwise just apply more pressure..........

**janfred** · 04-09-2022, 23:59

Please place a photo of the whole rifle from each side. Then also the markings on the wrist.

**treeman** · 05-09-2022, 00:05

Originally Posted by BBCT

Maybe yours has been fixed with flat screws instead of Philips? Otherwise just apply more pressure..........

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Yes that's the answer and they will be rusted thread with bad wood around the hole. Cut the old pad off to expose screws and buy new pad - good one.

**Ds J** · 05-09-2022, 09:51

Originally Posted by jayson_keevy

Thanks BBCT. I saw the holes and could get the driver in, but could never get it to seat so I can unscrew it.

The few 303's that I needed to work on all had different screws on the recoil pads. I had to try out different types of screwdriver heads till they fit.

**treeman** · 05-09-2022, 12:31

Originally Posted by Ds J

The few 303's that I needed to work on all had different screws on the recoil pads. I had to try out different types of screwdriver heads till they fit.

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Yes that's the answer and they will be rusted thread with bad wood around the hole. Cut the old pad off to expose screws and buy new pad - good one.

They usually the old soft metal sharp angle flat driver with a tapered head. In short THE old wood screw for everything from 1930 to 1980 kind of thing.