Reloading .303 British : Lee Speed
Author: englishman_caSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 03 2020 at 2:51pmWelcome to the nut house!Just like any rifle, it all depends upon how the rifle was maintained. Corrosive primers are the culprit...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 03 2020 at 3:23pmWould a .375 Calibre take a way a lot of the meat of the barrel walls? Or did they use a fatter barrel? I know so little about these...
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Author: Pukka BundookSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 04 2020 at 7:36amHonks,The barrels are usually the same thickness as the L-M or Long Lee, so a tad heavier than the No 4 and a good deal thicker...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 04 2020 at 8:07amI'm still on the fence about getting a Lee Speed. Not because they aren't cool, but do I need another rifle? My oddessy in getting a...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 04 2020 at 5:15pmShamu, that is most gracious! I used to get a huge book published by Gunpartscorp (I believe Numrich bought them) years ago. I...
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Reloading .303 British : Lee Speed
Author: ShamuSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 04 2020 at 7:25pmIts a dealer-to dealer only thing. But these guys run a web business & do gun-shows so they could probably make it fairly...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 5:30amIn that case, it would be a pleasure to have you as a proxy! At least we both may learn more about these rifles. Thanks!
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Author: shilohSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 6:11amIf a fire arm is allowed in Canada and one has the appropriate license, for an added fee, there are import brokers who bring firearm...
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Author: shilohSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 6:15amTheres a couple on gunpost.ca listed.
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Author: hoadieSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 6:16am'''seems to me that if it's classified as an "antique" (ie: over 100 yrs old) it may qualify for "hassel free importation? Gonna hafta...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 6:20amAll good info for the Lee Speed project... although that price mentioned made me pucker!
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Author: Pukka BundookSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 6:56amSomebody call my name?? :-)
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Author: shilohSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 8:49am hoadie wrote:'''seems to me that if it's classified as an "antique" (ie: over 100 yrs old) it may qualify for "hassel free importation?...
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Reloading .303 British : Lee Speed
Author: ShamuSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 10:44amObviously try within Canada first,but if all else fails its another string to the bow.Pukkah factor not excluded
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 12:06pmI'm not familiar with the Pukka factor. I believe he is a fellow countryman, but other than that... could someone enlighten an old...
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Author: englishman_caSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 1:55pmEEK!Close Shilo, but not quite.There are exclusions to the 1898 date. With long guns, Calibers below 9mm and repeating rifles...
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Author: HonkytonkSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 2:57pmI was born in Pembroke, Ont. when my Dad was stationed in Petawawa until Dad got transferred to Shilo, Mb in '65. I was 5. He passed...
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Reloading .303 British : Lee Speed
Author: shilohSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 3:00pm englishman_ca wrote:EEK!Close Shilo, but not quite.There are exclusions to the 1898 date. With long guns, Calibers below 9mm and...
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Reloading .303 British : Lee Speed
Author: ShamuSubject: Lee SpeedPosted: January 05 2020 at 5:35pm"Pukkah factor" is a play on words By Pukkah Bundhook & myself.It refers to "The rusty sheriffs badge" clenching extensively under...
View ArticleReloading .303 British : RN vs Spire Point
Author: HonkytonkSubject: RN vs Spire PointPosted: January 06 2020 at 8:03amJust received 100 Hornady 174 gr Core-Lock RN I had recently ordered. They look wicked! I'll load some up with 36 gr H4895...
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