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303 hunting bullets

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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.

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No and I wouldn't.

I would ask the fellow that suggested that to do it first and let you watch the video.
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Sam,
That has got to be the most ridiculous suggestion!
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Just as well that you double checked this gem of gun shop wisdom before trying it!
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mag41uk wrote:Sam,
That has got to be the most ridiculous suggestion!
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They also said depending on the bore 308 soft points could be an option.
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#6 Post by kennyc »

if you need them then Kranks list Sierra Softpoint bullets
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Sam,

What bloody dealer are you using? You cant live far from me, but we certainly arent shopping in the same places!
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#8 Post by Rich83 »

Some one told me the .303 shoots .311 bullets is this true?
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Rich83 wrote:Some one told me the .303 shoots .311 bullets is this true?
Basically speaking that is correct.
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#10 Post by dromia »

0.311" is standard for 0.303" British jacketed bullets.

Cast run larger 0.314" +.
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