Imperial 303 ammo,what is name of bullet?

[Ed Smurf]

I love it when those who know post proof of what the item is. It is useless to post "I think" or "it could be" or "possibly" . If you don't know for sure don't post incorrect information. My 3 cents.

 

[Ganderite]

The copper point bullet was acalled a "trick bullet" in the day and was not well regarded. The Sabre Tip was developed to replace it. I worked on testing the Sabre. It seemed to be reliable.

 

[big bear]

Thanks for the information. I will use it for fouling shots during load development, and then reload the brass.

 

[The Outsider]

 

[I Dont Care About You]

I have most of a box of Winchester 180gr with big aluminum tips.

 

[mbogo3]

Where do you think Nosler got the "idea" for their plastic tipped bullets? Apparently they were sued.

 

[MiG25]

According to the internet, Nosler invented the plastic tip. DWM made an aluminum(?) tipped bullet before WWII.

 

[Hmatt]

Sabre tip, I’ve got a box from the 70s

 

[Potashminer]

Not really sure when Sabre Tip started - for sure in the late 60's my Dad would get those for his 30-06 - he felt they did not munch up the tip, when chambering, as much as the exposed lead ones did in his m1917.

 

[Mike Webb]

I have most of a box of Winchester 180gr with big aluminum tips.

The famous Silvertips, had a good reputation on heavy game.

 

[I Dont Care About You]

The famous Silvertips, had a good reputation on heavy game.

Thats what I thought. Sadly I only have about 50-60 of them and at 180gr they are a slightly weird weight compared to the boxes of 150gr soft points I also have.