When I started reloading I purchased the Lee Anniversary Kit which came with everything needed except dies and case sizing guides. - Information provided by David Moses - Thanks!

When you set your sizing die be careful not to push the shoulder back. CIP (see explanation below) states that the max cartridge By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. On the top, there is a number stamped into the metal. How I reload; Reloading Questions; About. .303 British (using Sierra bullets) reloading data with 187 loads. The Association's central purpose is to help shooters enjoy casting bullets, You must enable JavaScript to be able to use this site in full, Welcome to The Cast Bullet Association Forum, TC Contenders & Other Single Shot Handguns. I also made up this little test sheet for sighting in my rifles and testing new rounds.

Our 5435 members have posted 76217 times in 4898 discussions. I have several 8 pound jugs of Varget on hand. The issue is the throat does not let you chamber something fat enough to shoot well.

from "0" to "3".

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Have some rounds loaded this way but here is my real question. This is where many people start causing the trouble of cracks and separations. So, you chamber the cartridge and lock it into place by fully closing the bolt. The CBA is a international organization of shooters who enjoy casting and shooting lead alloy bullets for competition, hunting, experimenting, and casual shooting.

original size. I do the second bath after sizing to remove and case prep lube and dirt from the primer pocket. Subsequent firing and full length resizing overworks the brass and its life is reduced.

When the bolt-action rifle became the standard for military shoulder arms in the late 19th century, the British Empire and the United States replaced their .45-caliber single-shot rifles with medium-bore repeating rifles. Every little bit helps. .303 British (using Sierra bullets) reloading data with 187 loads. Above from left to right: Factory Round, Scavenged case and another scavenged case before reloading.

is a tailor made case that is unique within the world of Lee Enfields.

Remember, it has to feed from a magazine into the chamber, so the bullet may see some forces acting upon it, depending on how one works the bolt.

Feeding is not as smooth as the long spitzer bullets the gun was designed for, so no “Mad Minute” with these, but seat them as far out as possible, crimp lightly, and they will feed nicely. Less effort is required to neck size, and it is easier and faster. Here's a link to the specific bullets: http://www.xtremebullets.com/7-62X39-123-FP-p/xc762x39-123fp-b0500.htm. Good advice he's given you. Some people use the standard 30 caliber bullets ( .308" dia) and it … It was very weathered but was not crushed so it was a perfect candidate for this little write up. Of course, any others may feel free to express any questions, comments, concerns or reservations. The solution is simple - neck resize! The batch I got measure 0.3135.". I use them all the time.

Most of my groups had issues (and I should have known better) but some were very competitive. border: 1px solid; I have a feeling they will fit into the “Not enough for a deer, but too much for a rabbit” category.

If the number stamped there is 0, 1 or 2 you will be able to adjust the headspace by simply removing (unscrewing) the bolt

I would start low (9-10 grains of Red Dot or Promo) and see what shakes out.

Using bullets from Sierra SPT , Sierra HPBT MatchKing, Sierra SPT. The jacketed 123-grain bullets for the 7.62x39 will perform well in the .303 with the Red Dot load.

I don't hunt deer, but heavier (200 grains) would be the direction I would choose if I went lead vs jacketed. border-color: #000000; About; Disclaimer; Contact; Log in / Sign up.303 British - Manufacturer Loading Data.

The major benefit comes as more shots from each case. Will my plated bullets act much different than jacketed bullets in this load? The max allowable headspace (in the case of the CIP, this

After you fire a round in a 303 chamber the shoulder usually will be forward of where it is on a factory round. Also, thank you for your promt reply, Mr. Harris.

Cartridges; Factory Ammo; Guides . I shot at the Military Nationals this year and had a great time. In our terminology, "go" would be 1.63 mm or 0.064"; "no go" would be 1.63 + 0.15 mm = 1.78 mm I will keep looking for the one I was given. Anybody have first hand experiance loading this round with Varget?? Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Rule of thumb says seating depth should be at least the bullet's diameter, but we could probably get away with a little less than that, ya think? "serviceable" using military gauges, there is a distinct possibility that you will experience more case stretching. Scott: My experience with fat thirty's pretty much mirrors Dave's.

.303/7.7mm Caliber (.310, .311, .312) Reloading Bullets. I suggest you consider the 316299.

The 125 grain bullets for a 7.62x39 round are the same size as 303 bullets and are much cheaper.

BACK TO THE CHAMBER or THIS CASE WILL GROW ON YA The ammunition types and headstamps is a … I said most - not all. Even cheap plinkers need to be accurate.

is the air space between the max ctg R and the breech face) is 0.15 mm. It's made by Savage, and has a two-groove barrel. However over the years I have swapped out some of the components of the kit for other brands due to the ease of use. ADJUSTING HEADSPACE FOR THE NO 4 RIFLE Gp.

Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. .303 British History Why Reload .303?

I had a Mosin Nagant M91/30 which had 304/316 bore/groove. The grooves were made deeper on purpose to allow for the reduced number of rifling grooves and to help the bullet metal displace. OK I've FINALLY gotten set up to reload for my .303 British and am looking for some follow on info. I'm confidant that these bullets should work well, after reading the following review on Xtreme's website: "Took a chance and ordered some for my Enfield No5 Jungle Carbine (1945), even though the diameter is a bit small for some .303s. I've been a lurker for quite some time, but now I have become a member of this forum so I can address a question specifically to Ed Harris, the discoverer of “The Load", 13 gr of Red Dot powder in a .30 caliber case (generally). Some die companies have optional I have loaded 1000s of 303s with IMR 3031.

The bolt heads I pounded a piece of buckshot into the chamber end of the barrel, and near as I can tell, the throat diameter is .315". I have even loaded 32 ACP bullets in 303s and they shot well for what I wanted them to do.

See ya! Reloading the 303 British: Chambers and Headspace,

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303 british bullets reloading

A two groove barrel will need a bullet of .316 inch to work best over even larger. If you've got a No 1 rifle, the fix isn't as easy. Anyway, my question is this: I am thinking of trying a load for my .303 British Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 rifle. It was for 125 grain bullets.

Case Preparation Primers Powder Bullets My Recipes History The .303 is British military cartridge with roots in the black powder era. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. Most of my loads come from Richard Lee's Modern Reloading Manual, which I highly recommend for anyone just starting out. or 0.070". My old Sierra manual shows a accuracy load for the 174 MK of 40.7 of IMR 4064.

When I started reloading I purchased the Lee Anniversary Kit which came with everything needed except dies and case sizing guides. - Information provided by David Moses - Thanks!

When you set your sizing die be careful not to push the shoulder back. CIP (see explanation below) states that the max cartridge By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. On the top, there is a number stamped into the metal. How I reload; Reloading Questions; About. .303 British (using Sierra bullets) reloading data with 187 loads. The Association's central purpose is to help shooters enjoy casting bullets, You must enable JavaScript to be able to use this site in full, Welcome to The Cast Bullet Association Forum, TC Contenders & Other Single Shot Handguns. I also made up this little test sheet for sighting in my rifles and testing new rounds.

Our 5435 members have posted 76217 times in 4898 discussions. I have several 8 pound jugs of Varget on hand. The issue is the throat does not let you chamber something fat enough to shoot well.

from "0" to "3".

.table_d2e44 {

Have some rounds loaded this way but here is my real question. This is where many people start causing the trouble of cracks and separations. So, you chamber the cartridge and lock it into place by fully closing the bolt. The CBA is a international organization of shooters who enjoy casting and shooting lead alloy bullets for competition, hunting, experimenting, and casual shooting.

original size. I do the second bath after sizing to remove and case prep lube and dirt from the primer pocket. Subsequent firing and full length resizing overworks the brass and its life is reduced.

When the bolt-action rifle became the standard for military shoulder arms in the late 19th century, the British Empire and the United States replaced their .45-caliber single-shot rifles with medium-bore repeating rifles. Every little bit helps. .303 British (using Sierra bullets) reloading data with 187 loads. Above from left to right: Factory Round, Scavenged case and another scavenged case before reloading.

is a tailor made case that is unique within the world of Lee Enfields.

Remember, it has to feed from a magazine into the chamber, so the bullet may see some forces acting upon it, depending on how one works the bolt.

Feeding is not as smooth as the long spitzer bullets the gun was designed for, so no “Mad Minute” with these, but seat them as far out as possible, crimp lightly, and they will feed nicely. Less effort is required to neck size, and it is easier and faster. Here's a link to the specific bullets: http://www.xtremebullets.com/7-62X39-123-FP-p/xc762x39-123fp-b0500.htm. Good advice he's given you. Some people use the standard 30 caliber bullets ( .308" dia) and it … It was very weathered but was not crushed so it was a perfect candidate for this little write up. Of course, any others may feel free to express any questions, comments, concerns or reservations. The solution is simple - neck resize! The batch I got measure 0.3135.". I use them all the time.

Most of my groups had issues (and I should have known better) but some were very competitive. border: 1px solid; I have a feeling they will fit into the “Not enough for a deer, but too much for a rabbit” category.

If the number stamped there is 0, 1 or 2 you will be able to adjust the headspace by simply removing (unscrewing) the bolt

I would start low (9-10 grains of Red Dot or Promo) and see what shakes out.

Using bullets from Sierra SPT , Sierra HPBT MatchKing, Sierra SPT. The jacketed 123-grain bullets for the 7.62x39 will perform well in the .303 with the Red Dot load.

I don't hunt deer, but heavier (200 grains) would be the direction I would choose if I went lead vs jacketed. border-color: #000000; About; Disclaimer; Contact; Log in / Sign up.303 British - Manufacturer Loading Data.

The major benefit comes as more shots from each case. Will my plated bullets act much different than jacketed bullets in this load? The max allowable headspace (in the case of the CIP, this

After you fire a round in a 303 chamber the shoulder usually will be forward of where it is on a factory round. Also, thank you for your promt reply, Mr. Harris.

Cartridges; Factory Ammo; Guides . I shot at the Military Nationals this year and had a great time. In our terminology, "go" would be 1.63 mm or 0.064"; "no go" would be 1.63 + 0.15 mm = 1.78 mm I will keep looking for the one I was given. Anybody have first hand experiance loading this round with Varget?? Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Rule of thumb says seating depth should be at least the bullet's diameter, but we could probably get away with a little less than that, ya think? "serviceable" using military gauges, there is a distinct possibility that you will experience more case stretching. Scott: My experience with fat thirty's pretty much mirrors Dave's.

.303/7.7mm Caliber (.310, .311, .312) Reloading Bullets. I suggest you consider the 316299.

The 125 grain bullets for a 7.62x39 round are the same size as 303 bullets and are much cheaper.

BACK TO THE CHAMBER or THIS CASE WILL GROW ON YA The ammunition types and headstamps is a … I said most - not all. Even cheap plinkers need to be accurate.

is the air space between the max ctg R and the breech face) is 0.15 mm. It's made by Savage, and has a two-groove barrel. However over the years I have swapped out some of the components of the kit for other brands due to the ease of use. ADJUSTING HEADSPACE FOR THE NO 4 RIFLE Gp.

Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. .303 British History Why Reload .303?

I had a Mosin Nagant M91/30 which had 304/316 bore/groove. The grooves were made deeper on purpose to allow for the reduced number of rifling grooves and to help the bullet metal displace. OK I've FINALLY gotten set up to reload for my .303 British and am looking for some follow on info. I'm confidant that these bullets should work well, after reading the following review on Xtreme's website: "Took a chance and ordered some for my Enfield No5 Jungle Carbine (1945), even though the diameter is a bit small for some .303s. I've been a lurker for quite some time, but now I have become a member of this forum so I can address a question specifically to Ed Harris, the discoverer of “The Load", 13 gr of Red Dot powder in a .30 caliber case (generally). Some die companies have optional I have loaded 1000s of 303s with IMR 3031.

The bolt heads I pounded a piece of buckshot into the chamber end of the barrel, and near as I can tell, the throat diameter is .315". I have even loaded 32 ACP bullets in 303s and they shot well for what I wanted them to do.

See ya! Reloading the 303 British: Chambers and Headspace,