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1903(a3) stripper clips, where to buy?

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June 10, 2020, 08:50 PM
SigM4
1903(a3) stripper clips, where to buy?
Just that simple, where’s a good source for these? Don’t need a lot, would just like to have a small supply for local CMP matches.


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June 10, 2020, 10:42 PM
RogueJSK
The original 1903 stripper clips aren't very strong. They rely on small tabs on the bottom to retain the rounds, which tend to snap off with just a couple repeated uses. They were designed to be one-time-use items. They can also be tougher to find, simply due to the fact that the wear out easily.

A more robust and more readily available option is Swedish Mauser stripper clips. They function just fine in 1903s and 1917s, and hold up much better to repeated reuse. It's what I use for my USGI bolt guns.

You used to be able to get a 40 pack for like $5, just a few years ago. Nowadays, it seems like $1-$2 each is the going rate.

https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/sc-swed40.htm
June 11, 2020, 12:36 AM
brywards
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
You used to be able to get a 40 pack for like $5, just a few years ago. Nowadays, it seems like $1-$2 each is the going rate.

https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/sc-swed40.htm

Egads! That’s a lot of coin! I’d be willing to go halfsies with someone.
June 11, 2020, 06:21 AM
qxsoup
Send me an email. I have lots of them. If you cover shipping I'll send you some.


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June 11, 2020, 09:28 AM
SigM4
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
The original 1903 stripper clips aren't very strong. They rely on small tabs on the bottom to retain the rounds, which tend to snap off with just a couple repeated uses. They were designed to be one-time-use items. They can also be tougher to find, simply due to the fact that the wear out easily.

A more robust and more readily available option is Swedish Mauser stripper clips. They function just fine in 1903s and 1917s, and hold up much better to repeated reuse. It's what I use for my USGI bolt guns.

You used to be able to get a 40 pack for like $5, just a few years ago. Nowadays, it seems like $1-$2 each is the going rate.

https://www.northridgeinc.com/product-p/sc-swed40.htm


Thanks Rogue. Yeah I guess I should have said 1903 compatible clips, realizing the issue that you note with the original. I've almost bought those M96 clips several times but from everything I've read they're dang near bullet proof; as such don't know that I need 40 of them.

quote:
Originally posted by brywards:
That’s a lot of coin! I’d be willing to go halfsies with someone.


If you’re interested in half I’ll order them and split the cost with you. I'll shoot you an e-mail shortly.

quote:
Originally posted by qxsoup:
Send me an email. I have lots of them. If you cover shipping I'll send you some.


Very generous, I'll shoot you an e-mail.


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June 11, 2020, 02:43 PM
RogueJSK
quote:
Originally posted by DansSIGs:
CleanAmmoCans.com

Stripper clips,guides,card boards inserts,bandoleers,cans & crates galore.


I can't find any stripper clips for the M1903 on that site. All I see are M16 and M14 clips.

M14 clips will retain .30-06 rounds, but the clips won't work with the M1903 or M1917.
June 13, 2020, 01:18 PM
Voshterkoff
Holy cow those Swedish clips got expensive!
June 13, 2020, 01:26 PM
RogueJSK
Yeah... in just a few years.

I paid $15 total for a box of 40 just 4 years ago, and more than half of that was shipping.
June 13, 2020, 01:41 PM
357fuzz
Yes they have. But, they work good in ‘03’s and 03-A3’s and last forever.