.303 British Surplus ammo

[Jarhead]

ReLoads best for C&R and wallet

[Ford8N]

I've been using POF early 60's stuff in my aussy NO 1 MKIII*. I have the regular hang fire but haven't had a misfire yet. The price for surplus was to good to pass up, 1K for $80.00! It was such a good deal I went and bought another 1K. Now surplus 303 has all disappeared.

[knucklehead0202]

forget the surplus junk and just buy some cheap commercial stuff, then reload it. keep in mind, if it's .303 and actually goes bang, you're not doing too bad. hit's low? so what? it's an enfield, you're lucky to hit the ground with it anyway. i had Iraqui surplus that was alright but i got a hold of a bunch of commercial, some reloads, and some brass and got rid of all my surplus. that crap is more corrosive than pouring acid down your barrel. save your gun and reload, seriously.

[rojocorsa]

Enfields aren't that inaccurate...

[bruceflinch]

ReLoads best for C&R and wallet

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=1601392128

I have to agree. I think you could buy 100 rounds of brass, a Rockchucker, dies etc & be loading 303 British cheaper than you could buy a 1000 rounds of the same brass.

Not to mention the better results & satisfaction of shooting your own reloads.

[mosinnagantm9130]

Enfields aren't that inaccurate...

My No.4 is one of the most accurate rifles I own, and I'm including commercial rifles. Some of the wartime No.4's are beat all to hell and back with terrible bores, but the post war ones are very nice. My 1948's bore is a mint 5-groove, very accurate.

[finloq]

My No.4 is one of the most accurate rifles I own, and I'm including commercial rifles. Some of the wartime No.4's are beat all to hell and back with terrible bores, but the post war ones are very nice. My 1948's bore is a mint 5-groove, very accurate.

Ditto. My 1945 No.4 Mk.I* Long Branch has a mint 5-groove barrel and is more accurate than me.

[smle-man]

Very nice! My 1955 Mk2 will shoot quarter sized groups at 100yds with quality ammo. A Lee Enfield with quality ammunition and in good condition is the equal of any military bolt action rifle.

[Lead Waster]

Start reloading.

Old surplus .303 is an excellent source of old surplus .303 brass...

[bruceflinch]

Very nice! My 1955 Mk2 will shoot quarter sized groups at 100yds with quality ammo. A Lee Enfield with quality ammunition and in good condition is the equal of any military bolt action rifle.

Beautiful finish on that Enfield. Factory or you? Tung oil?

[mj1]

Please no corodite or surplus ammo should be used today. If you have a good bbl keep it that way. Get a Lee starter set or buy Privi and save the brass.

[smle-man]

Beautiful finish on that Enfield. Factory or you? Tung oil?

Factory - that is the way it was when I unwrapped it. Only proof fired before wrapping for storage. A very accurate piece.

[rojocorsa]

Very nice! My 1955 Mk2 will shoot quarter sized groups at 100yds with quality ammo. A Lee Enfield with quality ammunition and in good condition is the equal of any military bolt action rifle.

Man, that's nice.

What's the metal thing right in front of the mag?

[smle-man]

It is a sling swivel for a target sling.

[M1A Rifleman]

[QUOTE=smle-man;6372008]Very nice! My 1955 Mk2 will shoot quarter sized groups at 100yds with quality ammo. A Lee Enfield with quality ammunition and in good condition is the equal of any military bolt action rifle.


I have a 53 MK II, supposedly never issued, but it has a slightly frosted bore. Did you refinish the metal on yours? Any ideas what enamel paint would be original?