.303 british 215 V 174 gr

WhelanLad said:
Now those holes or stakes are interesting as all hell! we are talkin a fairly old bullet here , aint we?

Now those entry an exit holes are what i expect from that distance :)




Yes Woodleighs are Bonded bullets, given a bit of a model name as "Weld-cores" .......

Thanks for the pics! ive never seen such projectile!!
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Yes they are a very old design, not made in over 40 years now, and I think the KKSP was designed in the 50’s but can check
Cat
 
RatFink said:
We are working on a .303 load for a P14 with a 150gr TSX. So far load development is very promising and according to the chrono readings, it's pushing 2950-3000fps and very nice accuracy.
This should be more than adequate for moose in the fall.
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Now that just doesnt sound Right my friend!
old, old and new.......... with a big 3 infront.... :D

sounds warm,,, real warm for the big 3 oh
 
Hello all, late to the party but my no 1 mk 3 does not like the light bullets, I'm looking for 170 to 180 match bullets, hell I'd take a 200 if I could find em, the old girl seems to like the heavys lol, any advice where to get good bullets?
 
jmichelin84 said:
Hello all, late to the party but my no 1 mk 3 does not like the light bullets, I'm looking for 170 to 180 match bullets, hell I'd take a 200 if I could find em, the old girl seems to like the heavys lol, any advice where to get good bullets?
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.303 bullets seem to be getting scarce, Period.

Grizz
 
You may find that the 174 gr Hornady does not always feed successfully in Lee Enfields. It has quite a round nose which often gets hung up on the breech face.

Wondering how the lighter .312 Woodleigh with its PP profile feeds.

Ted
 
Why not? said:
You may find that the 174 gr Hornady does not always feed successfully in Lee Enfields. It has quite a round nose which often gets hung up on the breech face.

Wondering how the lighter .312 Woodleigh with its PP profile feeds.

Ted
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:redface:With trading and 'deals' the last few years, I have only a :d mint Jungle Carbine with original web sling and bayonet package. Something in 303Br to take to the range for a little off hand and paper punching practice. Still have a bit of a selection of bullets to use. They include;
- 174gr Hornady Interlock RN
- 174gr FMJ, spire point (pulled from military ammo)
- 180gr Sierra spitzer
- 215gr Woodleigh RNSN
Of these, like the 174gr Hornady, the 215gr Woodleigh has basically the same round nose profile. The spire point do seem to feed a little better but I haven't:)yet had any significant feeding issues with the round nose shaped bullets either.
 
jmichelin84 said:
Hello all, late to the party but my no 1 mk 3 does not like the light bullets, I'm looking for 170 to 180 match bullets, hell I'd take a 200 if I could find em, the old girl seems to like the heavys lol, any advice where to get good bullets?
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For Lee Enfields, match grade often means flat based bullets, rather than expensive boat-tails. I use Hornady product - the extra .001 inch in dia (0.312) seems to help.
 
jmichelin84 said:
Then sadly it's casting I go, now to find some lead and find some molds or just try my plan get a piece of copper, that's the right diameter, shape it on a drill press lol, watch the buggers go all over eh haha
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woodleigh make em, always will..... you'l find em spot on for Game. an will punch papers.
 
I have been making bonded core .312" bullets for about a year now. I have had good feedback from the people that have shot them, but have had no results on game yet, as far as I know. A fellow in Australia plans on shooting some camels in August and I am curious to see how that endeavour goes. I am making 174 grain pills right now, but have made 180 and 200 grain bullets in the past.
I don't advertise and am not doing this as a business, as the bullets take a ton of time to make.
I will be hunting this fall, but first have to connect with a critter.
 
Boolitcaster said:
I have been making bonded core .312" bullets for about a year now. I have had good feedback from the people that have shot them, but have had no results on game yet, as far as I know. A fellow in Australia plans on shooting some camels in August and I am curious to see how that endeavour goes. I am making 174 grain pills right now, but have made 180 and 200 grain bullets in the past.
I don't advertise and am not doing this as a business, as the bullets take a ton of time to make.
I will be hunting this fall, but first have to connect with a critter.
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You have mail!
200 grain .312's sound awesome!
Cat
 
Boolitcaster said:
I have been making bonded core .312" bullets for about a year now. I have had good feedback from the people that have shot them, but have had no results on game yet, as far as I know. A fellow in Australia plans on shooting some camels in August and I am curious to see how that endeavour goes. I am making 174 grain pills right now, but have made 180 and 200 grain bullets in the past.
I don't advertise and am not doing this as a business, as the bullets take a ton of time to make.
I will be hunting this fall, but first have to connect with a critter.
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