Author: lawndart
Subject: 30-303 Sizing Die
Posted: December 16 2022 at 8:00am
Subject: 30-303 Sizing Die
Posted: December 16 2022 at 8:00am
 BJ72 wrote:I can see the advantage of the increased range of projectiles that are available in .308, but as Goosic pointed out, the cost of converting/building the rifle these days kinda out ways the advantage. You’re also left with a rifle that’s not historically correct and which would be excluded from some competition shoots because it’s not in as issued condition. For any other use, hunting etc, there’s no reason not to do it other than the initial cost. As Goosic said, just go buy a rifle already chambered in what you want. It would be far less expensive. If you still want it to be a Lee Enfield, you’ll find conversions already done chambered in everything from the 22 Hornet upwards. It’s just a matter of looking around. Then there’s the original Lee Enfield’s like the Ishapore 2A/2A1 etc that were chambered in 7.62 NATO form the outset. These nothing wrong with a 303.25 either Goosic, very popular here in Aus, even now.  |
Yeah, I don't disagree that this isn't the smartest decision financially.
I mostly shoot my Swedish Mauser, Ljungman, 03A3, and one of my Garands at matches. I could definitely get away with a No.4 in 30-303 at my local matches. An L42 with the scope removed would work as well, though I'm not sure if I'm man enough to shoot it offhand with that heavy barrel.
At any rate, I love wrenching on Garands, Mausers, etc, and have built proper Ljungmans on Hakim receivers. I really want to get to at least an amateur level of proficiency on a lathe, and see these projects as learning opportunities.
Keep in mind I don't butcher historical rifles. I just want to take chopped-up sporters and make cool, unique rifles that I love taking to the range out of them.
Lawndart