303 British

[stevewparadise]

Where would I find a 303 British in very good condition for a decent price. I dont mind if its sportsterized or not? Thanks

 

[1899]

In the EE (equipment exchange). You will need to request access. Welcome to the forum.

 

[TheTooner]

Try the site sponsors' links at the top of the page, especially Trade Ex Canada, who have a reputation amongst Gunnutz for good prices and accurate descriptions of their goods. They recently had some Lee Enfield No.4s that weren't sporterised. Ellwood Epps is another site sponsor with a good reputation and I usually find a few sporterised Enfields listed on their website.

 

[stevewparadise]

FOund a good deal locally

 

[TheTooner]

Good.

So post details. There's always at least a few of us curious.

 

[mbogo3]

Was going to say a used PH .303 for $200 will shoot for sure.There's one on canadiangunnutz the one I picked up has a #0 bolthead !

 

[Why not?]

Was going to say a used PH .303 for $200 will shoot for sure.There's one on canadiangunnutz the one I picked up has a #0 bolthead !

But, does it have 23 thou headspace?

Ted

 

[mbogo3]

Hard to tell from Alberta.............

 

[dan belisle]

Naw, I was just there last week, the headspace looked fine from my house. - dan

 

[300wmg]

Try leverarms

 

[kjohn]

A 303????? But, but.. they all have a wayyyyy too much headspace, bent barrels, wandering zero (if it is a No.5 "Jungle Carbine), plus at least 64 other disastrous things wrong, don't they?

Well, except for the countless thousands that have taken game all over the world, and still do.

A good old .303 British is a fine choice for a rifle. You've done well, my friend!!

 

[tbrwlf]

My No. 5 is great. It has an after market peek and I was making a mess of the bullseye at 50 yards last week. I hope to do better with some new loads this week.

Need it and it's scope No. 4 cousin to be ready for dear season.

If it all works out I am going hunting with a pair of old brits that are very accurate.

 

[maddawg]

well my number 4 hits a 2" at 100... I love that old gal, and the 303 well my champion

 

[Johnn Peterson]

A short while ago, I did have two #5's. Sold this one, which is strange for me to sell anything

and kept this one which is mint.

I've heard of 'wandering zero' problems with some #5's but I'm on my 4th one and haven't experienced that yet.

In an effort to minimize headspace problems and shortened case life I've had the bolt head changed to a more appropriate tighter size. Also, for the most part I just neck size after the brass has been fired in that specific rifle.