Ruger #1 in 303 Brit

I know a guy who's looking for one in 6.5 Creedmoor. Any chance you've got one hiding somewhere?

This is not a joke.
 
Prophet River said:
Strange you should say that. Years ago, when these rifles in 303 were built for Prophet River on project started by CGNers, they say this is the first commercial 303 built in over 100 years when the last 1895 was made in 303.
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Wrong, Clay, .....there was the Globco built and distributed in the 60's.

I still have bunch of #1's in .303 I got thru you, .....all consecutive numbered!!
 
Arctic said:
Wrong, Clay, .....there was the Globco built and distributed in the 60's.

I still have bunch of #1's in .303 I got thru you, .....all consecutive numbered!!
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Yes, if you count those. They were Finnish rifles re-barreled with enfield barrels, I believe. Of course, there were also parker-hale sportorized 303's and many custom made rifles. However, actually factory made 303's, I stand by the statement! ;)

Yes, I remember those you bought!! We ended up selling 367 of those rifles in total and this one will be 368!!
 
I never understood the fascination with .303 British. Specially for hunting when it has a hard time dropping anything larger than a sheep past 200 yards.

Has there been a new development on this round that I'm unaware of? New bullet design maybe?
 
98/29 said:
I never understood the fascination with .303 British. Specially for hunting when it has a hard time dropping anything larger than a sheep past 200 yards.

Has there been a new development on this round that I'm unaware of? New bullet design maybe?
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The 303 is only slightly less powerful than the 308, and has the ability to stabilize heavy bullets most 308's can't. It's also capable on game as large as moose, FAR past 200 yards, if the shooter knows his distance, and trajectory.
The round was carried by Canadian service men in both world wars, and a number of other wars,going back to the boer war. That alone makes it a desirable round for Canadian Gunnutz.
 
I bought one of the first run of 125, beautiful rifle, taken one moose with it. The price has increased quite a bit I see, mine was around 1250..
 
98/29 said:
I never understood the fascination with .303 British. Specially for hunting when it has a hard time dropping anything larger than a sheep past 200 yards.

Has there been a new development on this round that I'm unaware of? New bullet design maybe?
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According to my grandfather, it was good enough to drop a German officer at 600 yards. Moose at 300 shouldn't be a problem.
 
John Y Cannuck said:
The 303 is only slightly less powerful than the 308, and has the ability to stabilize heavy bullets most 308's can't. It's also capable on game as large as moose, FAR past 200 yards, if the shooter knows his distance, and trajectory.
The round was carried by Canadian service men in both world wars, and a number of other wars,going back to the boer war. That alone makes it a desirable round for Canadian Gunnutz.
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inherited my father inlaws .303, and have used it for hunting. nostalgia + Canadian history in a cartridge that is capable of harvesting any game in N America plus your notes above
 
John Y Cannuck said:
The 303 is only slightly less powerful than the 308, and has the ability to stabilize heavy bullets most 308's can't. It's also capable on game as large as moose, FAR past 200 yards, if the shooter knows his distance, and trajectory.
The round was carried by Canadian service men in both world wars, and a number of other wars,going back to the boer war. That alone makes it a desirable round for Canadian Gunnutz.
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I'm well aware of the history of the round, and I love shooting my Enfield but to desire this round in a new fire arm because of it's history seems illogical to me. It isn't exactly cheap and I don't think there is anymore surplus of it available and when there was nobody wanted them for a good reason. It's an outdated cartridge if you looked at with no sentimental investment. So I thought maybe something new has been discovered about it that would get people excited about having a new fire arm chambered for it.

Didn't mean to offend anyone, I was genuinely curious. Seems to me that interest is more sentimental than practical.
 
98/29 said:
I'm well aware of the history of the round, and I love shooting my Enfield but to desire this round in a new fire arm because of it's history seems illogical to me. It isn't exactly cheap and I don't think there is anymore surplus of it available and when there was nobody wanted them for a good reason. It's an outdated cartridge if you looked at with no sentimental investment. So I thought maybe something new has been discovered about it that would get people excited about having a new fire arm chambered for it.

Didn't mean to offend anyone, I was genuinely curious. Seems to me that interest is more sentimental than practical.
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.303 does not kick much and is fairly pleasant to shoot. A .308 may be newer and more efficient, but a rimmed .303 fits perfectly with a #1 action.

Not everyone likes a kicking 30-06 or 300wm.
 
98/29 said:
I'm well aware of the history of the round, and I love shooting my Enfield but to desire this round in a new fire arm because of it's history seems illogical to me. It isn't exactly cheap and I don't think there is anymore surplus of it available and when there was nobody wanted them for a good reason. It's an outdated cartridge if you looked at with no sentimental investment. So I thought maybe something new has been discovered about it that would get people excited about having a new fire arm chambered for it.

Didn't mean to offend anyone, I was genuinely curious. Seems to me that interest is more sentimental than practical.
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No offense taken. The 303, in a modern rifle, doesn't stretch cases as badly as it does in an old military chambered rifle, it also is more accurate. Rimmed cartridges in general have been replaced by rimless varieties for most activities, however, they are still just as effective as they always have been. More so in a new rifle, with a sporting barrel, and chamber.

I'm retired. I'd love to buy this rifle, but if I did, my wife would have to go to prison for my murder.;)
 
stuckon308 said:
I know a guy who's looking for one in 6.5 Creedmoor. Any chance you've got one hiding somewhere?

This is not a joke.
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