FN .303 from the '80's brass question

[ian_in_vic]

I have some FNB .303 ammunition from 1987, does anyone know if it's boxer primed? (I know I could just shoot it and see, but rather than haul the gear to the range I thought I'd ask here)

 

[buckbrush]

Mine was berdan primed. Top shelf ammo.

 

[p-17]

Berdan primed. The absolute best .303 ammo I've ever shot. The bullet mics at .314, by the way -- just perfect.

 

[CanAm]

Yes, it will be Berdan. You can always check by comparing it to a Boxer primed case. The Berdan primer will be slightly larger diameter.