RUGER#1 in 303........are you happy?

Back to topic:), if you get the chance, try some of those 0.312" diameter bullets.

The area seems to be decent Moose country and another friend has expressed the opinion we should consider going there for Moose, and Black Bear while we're there. Haven't decided yet.[/QUOTE]

The Hornady 174 RN mike out at 0.312 and they work really well so I would assume that the ones you suggest would also.
Not meaning to hi-jack a fine thread but if you need a gun bearer for that trip up to Vanderhoof area I'll send you my resume ( hint hint ) :D
 
Kevan said:
Back to topic:), if you get the chance, try some of those 0.312" diameter bullets.

The area seems to be decent Moose country and another friend has expressed the opinion we should consider going there for Moose, and Black Bear while we're there. Haven't decided yet.
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The Hornady 174 RN mike out at 0.312 and they work really well so I would assume that the ones you suggest would also.
Not meaning to hi-jack a fine thread but if you need a gun bearer for that trip up to Vanderhoof area I'll send you my resume ( hint hint ) :D[/QUOTE]
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So far, my friend has just mentioned a Moose & Black Bear trip to possibly that area as a possible 'suggestion' for a trip next year. The general concept is as far as it's got;), so far but I'll keep your hint in mind.

Once again:redface:, back to topic again;) slugging your barrel may be a first good step. Even so, if the opportunity presents itself, try some 0.312" diameter bullets. See if they group any better for you. There was a bullet Speer put out years ago, a 175gr, 0.313" and made for the 7.7 Japanese Arisaka I believe. I was given a handful by a guy from our club and I did try a few in my Jungle Carbine but for me they didn't perform any better than the two different examples of 0.312's I've mentioned earlier. I've stuck them away some where so I'll have to see if I can dig them out.
 
I still have a couple of packages of Steve Redgewell's 200 gr .314 soft points. They shoot very, very, well in every 303 Br I have loaded them for, and are deadly on game.

Too bad he is not making them anymore. Perhaps we could contact him about a group order for the .314 bore rifles.

Ted
 
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I still have a couple of packages of Steve Redgewell's 200 gr .314 soft points. They shoot very, very, well in every 303 Br I have loaded them for, and are deadly on game.

Too bad he is not making them anymore. Perhaps we could contact him about a group order for the .314 bore rifles.

Ted
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A good idea Ted and may be worthwhile pursuing if there's sufficient interest. From discussions that have taken place, on site and off, apparently there may well be a number of bores around that could benefit from a solution along the line of what you've suggested. If nothing else, it would be interesting to try them at least. Any load info to share? Also, is a slightly larger expander plug required to allow seating a larger diameter bullet like one 0.314"?
 
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Hey Ted and Johnn,

I would also be in for an order of Steve's .303 bullets. I've got some virgin CIL brass, and would like to load it with Steve's Canadian made bullets for moose and bear. Now that would be great.

Alan
 
albertaal said:
Hey Ted and Johnn,

I would also be in for an order of Steve's .303 bullets. I've got some virgin CIL brass, and would like to load it with Steve's Canadian made bullets for moose and bear. Now that would be great.

Alan
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Received a PM from Ted, he's 'on it' and I Hope he's successful. That bullet would definately be interesting to try out. From some of the first Moose hunting 'memories' of my youth, my favorite ammo at that time to use for Moose, out of my 'sporterized' Simpon-Sears special 303Br was C.I.L 215gr. A short while ago, for nostalgia reason I picked up some similar 215gr bullets by Woodleigh. I hope Ted's successful in making connections for access to some of those 200gr by Steve Redgewell. Something different to 'scare the spiders' out of the barrel of my old Jungle Carbine with:p.

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Received word back from Steve, and he is not going to be making any more .314" bullets.

Hi Ted. I won't be making them anymore. Sorry. My elbow won't take it.

Safe Shooting!
Steve Redgwell

Maybe he will sell his dies and someone here could start making them again, Johnn.

You would be good at that.

Ted
 
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Received word back from Steve, and he is not going to be making any more .314" bullets.

Hi Ted. I won't be making them anymore. Sorry. My elbow won't take it.

Safe Shooting!
Steve Redgwell

Maybe he will sell his dies and someone here could start making them again, Johnn.

You would be good at that.

Ted
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I've always enjoyed reloading, especially in the quest for still better accuracy with primarily hunting level ammo. Improvements via higher quality standards, procedures and with the use of some of the more specialized odds and ends of equipment available today has always intrigued me.

For me, the least favorite aspect of reloading has always been casting bullets. When I found my present local source of supply, just to make sure I wouldn't ever be tempted again, I sold my casting goodies.

However, I'd be interested in some detail on the procedures and the required equipment Steve used in his bullet making before I could commit to taking on something like that.

Oh, what all in the way of bullets did he make? Was it primarily specialty stuff?
 
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