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303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:53 pm
by shotgun sam
I phoned the local gun shop to see if they had any 303 soft point 150 grain bullets, They did not have any but suggested the 7.92mm soft points would work just as well.
Has anyone used 7.92mm in an SMLE.
Sam
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:55 pm
by dromia
No and I wouldn't.
I would ask the fellow that suggested that to do it first and let you watch the video.
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:31 pm
by mag41uk
Sam,
That has got to be the most ridiculous suggestion!
Tony
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:36 pm
by DL.
Just as well that you double checked this gem of gun shop wisdom before trying it!
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:49 pm
by shotgun sam
mag41uk wrote:Sam,
That has got to be the most ridiculous suggestion!
Tony
They also said depending on the bore 308 soft points could be an option.
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:31 pm
by kennyc
if you need them then Kranks list
Sierra Softpoint bullets
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:46 am
by Scotsgun
Sam,
What bloody dealer are you using? You cant live far from me, but we certainly arent shopping in the same places!
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:48 am
by Rich83
Some one told me the .303 shoots .311 bullets is this true?
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:25 pm
by mag41uk
Rich83 wrote:Some one told me the .303 shoots .311 bullets is this true?
Basically speaking that is correct.
Tony
Re: 303 hunting bullets
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:29 pm
by dromia
0.311" is standard for 0.303" British jacketed bullets.
Cast run larger 0.314" +.