antiqueguy
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My 350gr loads are not too bad recoil wise have yet to put them to the test but doubt I’m going to hear any complaints. I got lucky stumbling on the .458 win mag lee loader.
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303 Lee loader
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antique guy: No...I don't think you'll hear any complaints, either ! I like 350 grain bullets too. Particularly the 350 grain, Barnes all-copper X-type bullet. Good accuracy and terminal performance on game. Have used it in a variety to scenarios. If you can get them, Hawk Bullets list a really nice jacketed soft point bullet that also delivers. One bullet that I found surprisingly good(I shoot more of these than any other), was the 350 grain Hornady jsp. This round-nosed bullet also performs well. Have taken everything from white-tailed deer to moose with all three. Powder of choice being Reloder 7, in all cases. There are other good powders that work equally well. My rifle simply prefers that combination, with that bullet weight.
Don't want to wander too far off the OP's original thread but, the .303 British is a pretty capable cartridge, too. Have likewise taken all manner of game with one. My first "big game" rifle being a modified sporter, based on a 1917 BSA , No1 Mk3 service rifle.. Paid something like 15 bucks for it. This was in the early 1960's. Gifted the rifle to a nephew for his first hunting rifle, some years ago. Still going strong and putting venison on the table.
The OP can too, once he gets the Lee Loader's powder scoop sorted out.
Don't want to wander too far off the OP's original thread but, the .303 British is a pretty capable cartridge, too. Have likewise taken all manner of game with one. My first "big game" rifle being a modified sporter, based on a 1917 BSA , No1 Mk3 service rifle.. Paid something like 15 bucks for it. This was in the early 1960's. Gifted the rifle to a nephew for his first hunting rifle, some years ago. Still going strong and putting venison on the table.
The OP can too, once he gets the Lee Loader's powder scoop sorted out.
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antiqueguy
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I’m using hornady 350gr round nose right now but might switch to the Speer hot core And op sorry for the hijack.antique guy: No...I don't think you'll hear any complaints, either ! I like 350 grain bullets too. Particularly the 350 grain, Barnes all-copper X-type bullet. Good accuracy and terminal performance on game. Have used it in a variety to scenarios. If you can get them, Hawk Bullets list a really nice jacketed soft point bullet that also delivers. One bullet that I found surprisingly good(I shoot more of these than any other), was the 350 grain Hornady jsp. This round-nosed bullet also performs well. Have taken everything from white-tailed deer to moose with all three. Powder of choice being Reloder 7, in all cases. There are other good powders that work equally well. My rifle simply prefers that combination, with that bullet weight.
Don't want to wander too far off the OP's original thread but, the .303 British is a pretty capable cartridge, too. Have likewise taken all manner of game with one. My first "big game" rifle being a modified sporter, based on a 1917 BSA , No1 Mk3 service rifle.. Paid something like 15 bucks for it. This was in the early 1960's. Gifted the rifle to a nephew for his first hunting rifle, some years ago. Still going strong and putting venison on the table.
The OP can too, once he gets the Lee Loader's powder scoop sorted out.
yes the .303 has and can still take plenty of big game think we all have one or should. I love my old MLE sporter one day I would love to turn it into a lee speed style gun.
The op being new to reloading has a lot to figure out but it’s not hard a simple scale like the lee scale is a good start I just recently replaced mine. A manual can help but is not necessary Hodgdon has a lot of data. theirs really good videos on YouTube on reloading theirs also some really bad ones I recommend a lot of earlier sources on there like ammosmith reloading or early IV8888 before Eric got a big head. Lots of really good info out there but I do recommend a scale at least.
Also op if you are using a lee enfield the oring trick can help with case life one of the reasons I like the lee loader is it neck sizes only and with brass being the price it is especially with a lee enfield making it last as long as possible does help.
Yep, the OP will do well with his .303 as it’s taken game, large and small for years. I bought a new Parker Hale custom at the 4 Wing Rod & Gun Club in 73 and it came direct from the PH factory in Birmingham. Got my first moose with it and a few deer as well. Even unsporterized ones have been used for hunting.Don't want to wander too far off the OP's original thread but, the .303 British is a pretty capable cartridge, too. Have likewise taken all manner of game with one. My first "big game" rifle being a modified sporter, based on a 1917 BSA , No1 Mk3 service rifle.. Paid something like 15 bucks for it. This was in the early 1960's. Gifted the rifle to a nephew for his first hunting rifle, some years ago. Still going strong and putting venison on the table.
The OP can too, once he gets the Lee Loader's powder scoop sorted out.
Good choice OP, for a tried and trued old school hunting rifle.
To the OP...Crispy1988: Did some digging and found my set of Lee .303 British dies. Threaded to fit a standard press type, not Lee Loader. But, powder scoop should be the same. If so, it is: 2.8cc
So, to answer your original question, that works out to about 43 grains. Or, approximately: 162 loads. As noted in an earlier post, by RRH01.
Note: This will vary, accordng to actual powder density. As demonstrated, below.
Hope this helps.
Al
Note: This might be useful. As matter of interest, I tested the scoop with some IMR 3031(Commonly used powder in .303 Brit). The average for 10 scoops, was 38.5 grains. Pretty much in the mid range, for that powder, with 150-grain bullet.
So, to answer your original question, that works out to about 43 grains. Or, approximately: 162 loads. As noted in an earlier post, by RRH01.
Note: This will vary, accordng to actual powder density. As demonstrated, below.
Hope this helps.
Al
Note: This might be useful. As matter of interest, I tested the scoop with some IMR 3031(Commonly used powder in .303 Brit). The average for 10 scoops, was 38.5 grains. Pretty much in the mid range, for that powder, with 150-grain bullet.
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