Good news for 303 fans

[bearhunter]

I just phoned CamPro Bullets, talked to a gent named Tan, and described exactly what you all are saying.

I then sent him an email quoting people's wants and needs as described in this thread.

He was extremely grateful for the intel!

ht tps://www.campro.ca/index.php?id=1010

If they don't want to produce .315 diameter bullets or don't want to tool up for it, I suggested to them that they produce exposed lead base bullets. Never got a reply.

 

[I Dont Care About You]

If they don't want to produce .315 diameter bullets or don't want to tool up for it, I suggested to them that they produce exposed lead base bullets. Never got a reply.

Campro mostly make plated bullets. Exposed base jacketed bullets would be a completely different animal for them. Not surprised the didn't answer

 

[Claven2]

Campro mostly make plated bullets. Exposed base jacketed bullets would be a completely different animal for them. Not surprised the didn't answer

The Campro 180gn soft points they are currently selling are jacketed bullets, not plated. That said, I have not tried them myself.

 

[Mikehenrybell]

Discontinued for over a year

 

[partial]

The Campro .312 bullets were produced by IVI, if I remember correctly.

 

[bearhunter]

Campro mostly make plated bullets. Exposed base jacketed bullets would be a completely different animal for them. Not surprised the didn't answer

Never mind, someone else already gave you the answer. Maybe they're shopping out this batch as well????

 

[cosmic]

I've shot the Campro/IVI 180 grainers in various rifles, accuracy was nothing to write home about. I've had much better luck with Hornady and Sierra flat base bullets.

 

[antiqueguy]

I’d love to see a 215gr kksp clone

 

[Butcherbill]

BTW, they are not very accurate.

What do you consider not very accurate? Out of all the LE’s you’ve shot them through, regardless of powder or loads?

 

[partial]

I've shot the Campro/IVI 180 grainers in various rifles, accuracy was nothing to write home about. I've had much better luck with Hornady and Sierra flat base bullets.

same here

 

[partial]

What do you consider not very accurate? Out of all the LE’s you’ve shot them through, regardless of powder or loads?

• Fazerkerley (close to new condition) with scope, poor man's sniper rifle
• # 4 *1 long branch, same condition
  • P14 in excellent condition

5-6" at 100 yards is not great, while speer and hornady give me 2" groups

 

[enefgee]

I've shot the Campro/IVI 180 grainers in various rifles, accuracy was nothing to write home about. I've had much better luck with Hornady and Sierra flat base bullets.

If you have throat erosion - very common in guns shot with cordite - you'll always get better accuracy from a flat based bullet, and/or exposed base or cup based bullet.

 

[I Dont Care About You]

I actually saw 303 Br ammo for sale in my LGS today for a mere $2 a round.

 

[steelgray]

I actually saw 303 Br ammo for sale in my LGS today for a mere $2 a round.

Actually, I'm seeing 303 British ammo everywhere now for $40 box. I hope people will stock up. With enough demand, suppliers will keep the stuff coming.

 

[cantom]

Actually, I'm seeing 303 British ammo everywhere now for $40 box. I hope people will stock up. With enough demand, suppliers will keep the stuff coming.

I still like your idea of reloading with 7.62 Russian bullets and powder...surely that's cheaper?

 

[bearhunter]

Actually, I'm seeing 303 British ammo everywhere now for $40 box. I hope people will stock up. With enough demand, suppliers will keep the stuff coming.

Is that with Full Metal Jackets or legal for hunting jacketed bullets??

The last box of Privi I saw at the local gun shop a week ago was $49.95/20/175grain Spire Point, lead tip. That was before taxes.

 

[wasa]

Is that with Full Metal Jackets or legal for hunting jacketed bullets??

The last box of Privi I saw at the local gun shop a week ago was $49.95/20/175grain Spire Point, lead tip. That was before taxes.

Both G4C and Canada's Gun Store (site sponsors) currently list PPU soft points in stock for about $40 per box. Hunting rounds. 150gr and 180gr I see.

 

[bush1]

Both G4C and Canada's Gun Store (site sponsors) currently list PPU soft points in stock for about $40 per box. Hunting rounds. 150gr and 180gr I see.

SFRC has some hunting 303 ammo for $48.95 a box.

https://theammosource.com/winchester-super-x-ammunition-303-british-180gr-box-of-20/

 

[I Dont Care About You]

Proline in Calgary has 303 ammo in a couple of different flavours for $39 a box..

 

[nowarningshot]

Little local(ish) store had very little ammo, and the cheapest of any variety or caliber was $47/20 box.

That right there is the reason a plinker 303 bullet is needed. Min $47/box is also the reason for the new precious metal primerisium.