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Reloading .303 British : Collecting .303
Author: ShamuSubject: Collecting .303Posted: December 21 2023 at 2:33pmOh I remember going to the "New Passage/Pilning" range back in Oh maybe 1968.We had the wood boxes of ammo, "Once opened to be...
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Author: GoosicSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 21 2023 at 2:51pmKrisincolfax. If you are just looking to do some target practicing every now and then when using the 174grn FMJ-BT, you...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 21 2023 at 3:03pmI use H4895 in all my Lee Enfields. Mostly to control inventory, but they all seem to shoot it well. Now, bullet...
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Author: ShamuSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 21 2023 at 3:09pmThere's a lot of "Usable" load data out there but not all of it is "Accurate" load data!
View ArticleReloading .303 British : 303 British Brass Options?
Author: ShamuSubject: 303 British Brass Options?Posted: December 21 2023 at 3:17pmAny barrel, with any powder will eventually wear out.It was pretty much Voodoo when exactly under what circumstances...
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Author: britriflesSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 21 2023 at 3:46pmH4895 is an incredibly versatile powder. Especially good in large capacity cases like the .30-06. Excellent in the...
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Author: britriflesSubject: 303 British Brass Options?Posted: December 21 2023 at 4:07pmWhat surprised me was the sudden loss in accuracy at 600 yds when the throat erodes. I never trash a barrel based...
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Author: ShamuSubject: 303 British Brass Options?Posted: December 21 2023 at 5:54pm"The first three inches of the bore looks like an alligator. " THIS!
View ArticleReloading .303 British : Powder choice for 303 ?
Author: KrisincolfaxSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 22 2023 at 1:06pmThink I might go with Varget as it sounds to be the most stable for temp. and can be used in 7.62x54R and 7.92x57...
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Author: britriflesSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 22 2023 at 3:10pmBig difference in ammunition standards expected for accuracy in WWII wartime service ammunition and what we look for...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 22 2023 at 3:31pmActually, I believe it was Goosic who gave some sage advice to .303 shooters like me quite a while back. Personally,...
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Author: britriflesSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 22 2023 at 4:00pmYes, it’s all about reasonable expectations and what you’re looking to use the rifle for. Just general plinking,...
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Author: Rifleman 184Subject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 22 2023 at 1:33pmMy loads are fairly mild and it get hot where I live. I keep ammo out of the sun and haven't notice any pressure...
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Reloading .303 British : Powder choice for 303 ?
Author: DragunovSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 23 2023 at 9:02am britrifles wrote:Yes, it’s all about reasonable expectations and what you’re looking to use the rifle for. Just...
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Author: GoosicSubject: Powder choice for 303 ?Posted: December 23 2023 at 10:17amHonkytonk mentions "Adjusting Powder Charge and Bullet Weights." The Key to Success in a nutsheII. Regardless of powder...
View ArticleReloading .303 British : Cast bullets in the .303
Author: DragunovSubject: Cast bullets in the .303Posted: December 24 2023 at 2:06pmOf late I have been experimenting with several cast bullets for my No4 Mk1 & N5. My goal is/was reasonably...
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Author: paddyofurnitureSubject: Cast bullets in the .303Posted: December 24 2023 at 2:21pmDo you use gas checks on the cast bullets?
View ArticleReloading .303 British : Cast bullets in the .303
Author: DragunovSubject: Cast bullets in the .303Posted: December 24 2023 at 2:27pmNo, just plain base at quite low velocities. Leading hasn't been an issue. And to help with clean up, I fire 2 or 3...
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Author: britriflesSubject: Cast bullets in the .303Posted: December 24 2023 at 2:28pmSounds like you’re making progress. You might want to invest in your own lead furnace and bullet mold. Casting your...
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Author: DragunovSubject: Cast bullets in the .303Posted: December 24 2023 at 2:40pmActually, I cast every winter here. Way too toasty the remaining 8 months or so. I had cast all of the Accurate Molds...
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