303 British Ammo

[Enfield47]

Saw this at SGammo and thought I would pass it along to those looking for some Enfield food. I've not tried it but the price is right and it's non corrosive.

http://www.sgammo.com/product/303-british-ammo/20-round-box-303-british-174-grain-fmj-ammo-russian-wolf-wpa-bimetal-case-a

[Vlad 11]

Well that's quite interesting. Better late then never i suppose

Wonder what the bullet profile is. Too bad its magnetic

And if you are shooting some copper washed 7.62x54 at the same time, better keep those well separated

[louie]

It is probably the same bullet they use for their Wolf or WPA 54R.

[Dynamic]

How much harder to reload berdan vs boxer ?

[jtake]

Not as easy. Berdan primers are difficult/timestaking to remove compared to boxer primers. Plus, the specific size berdan primers can be difficult to locate -- there are a number of different sizes. They are not as standardized as boxer primers which typically are just large rifle vs small rifle primers for the basic calibers.

Quick look at some of the different berdan primers: http://www.dave-cushman.net/shot/ber...imensions.html

[Sousuke]

Is it okay to shoot bimetal in an Enfield? Just Curious.

[musketjon]

Best way to reload Berdan primed brass is Don't. It isn't worth the time involved.
Jon

[Capybara]

Best way to reload Berdan primed brass is Don't. It isn't worth the time involved.
Jon

Agreed. Reloading Berdan primed ammo is a task for those who are retired and have time to burn. Not worth the time investment for most.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I'd guess this ammo is easier on the rifle than the old cordite loaded surplus.

[smle-man]

Is it okay to shoot bimetal in an Enfield? Just Curious.

Some UK made .303 was bimetal. Not all that uncommon back then. I still have some GB50 .303 around that is bimetal jacketed.

[Enfield47]

The bullet has a copper jacket so it will be fine to use.

If the bullet profile is similar to the MkVII or has flat base it should be decent ammo. I'm interested in hearing a range report if anyone picks some up.

[Enfield47]

Dupe post.

[watt79]

Not a bad price for new production ammo.

[OpenSightsOnly]

It's good ammo but magnetic. At least SG ammo clarified that.

[Vlad 11]

The bullet has a copper jacket so it will be fine to use.

Those bullets dont have a copper jacket. They have a copper plating that is somewhere

around .005" in thickness over a mild steel jacket.