Lee Enfield lightweight bullets?

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Does anyone know a source (or manufacturer) for 100 grain "Lee Enfield" jacketed bullets (.312 or .313)?

Any accuracy reports with these lightweight plinkers?

Thanks
 
Don't know about 100gr., but some folks report good results with 123gr 7.62x39 bullets. .32-20 bullets could be another option.
 
I'm using a Lee Loader and dippers (hey I like them) so my receipe is one from "Modern Reloading" in which I'll need jacketed bullets. But thanks anyway for the idea :)
 
I've played with Hornady 100 gr jacketed 32 cal handgun bullets. They are .312 diameter. Didn't work out that great but maybe I need to play with velocities more. I'd get one decent group, then a wild one.
 
You can always try a 71gr .32 calibre (.312" dia) pistol bullet
Must load them single shot - great for grouse when on the hunting trail for big game.

Some green dot powder and you're on your way
 
Lightweight bullets

I have used those and they work fine. The point of impact at 50 yrds in my Enfield is the same as factory 180 grains at 100 meters. I prefer to use 12 grains of Unique as the propellent rather than Green Dot. As riflechair mentioned these have to be fed one at a time because with an overall lenght of 2.53 for the cartridge it is to short to feed properly from the magizine.
They are also a great way to introduce kids to shooting big centerfire rifles as there is minimal recoil.
 
Riflechair said:
You can always try a 71gr .32 calibre (.312" dia) pistol bullet
Must load them single shot - great for grouse when on the hunting trail for big game.

Some green dot powder and you're on your way
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Yup that's my Grouse load, for my .303. :D
I also use 12 grains of Unique.

Often in cases that are close to the end of their service life and cannot handle the higher pressures in the rifle round loading.

I believe these are also known as Gallery loads.

I find the bullets hard to find in my area though. :(
 
Lawn seeds

Calum said:
Yup that's my Grouse load, for my .303. :D
I also use 12 grains of Unique.

Often in cases that are close to the end of their service life and cannot handle the higher pressures in the rifle round loading.

I believe these are also known as Gallery loads.

I find the bullets hard to find in my area though. :(
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You can cast your own. I have an RCBS mold for these bullets and they cast very well from Lyman #2 alloy. Hardest part is getting the mold hot enough.
You can also drop quench them to get hard cast ones. 10 pounds of alloy goes a long way!
I call them my "lawn seed" bullets, they are so small! :D
 
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