Who hunts with a 303

[22to45]

I had one years ago but outgrew it. Just bought a long branch, I will sight it in with some 215 gr woodleighs. Just wodndering who else is doing this.

 

[blasted_saber]

I will be taking mine to moose and deer camp.

It will likely see action in moose camp if im pushing a tight swamp and want open sights. Its gun #4 in deer season, so it probably wont get used then.

 

[Wired leader]

My cousin that I hunt moose with down east uses an old Lee-Enfield 303

 

[Power Pill]

What do you mean you "outgrew" it?

 

[Shep546]

One of my uncles bought one for $20 and used it for over 20 years on NFLD moose... he has since passed though.

 

[Bland]

When my father-in-law mustered out at the end of WWII he was issued a 303 along with his mates. Rangers?? These 303's were the staple moose gun for all these vets for years. It is now my son's.

 

[saskadude]

Plan on using my scoped No. 1 MkIII sporter this fall for deer.

 

[eg23]

I love using my 303 for hunting. I love it with 180gr bullets!

 

[telesquirt]

Yep, I still have a few 180 grain ballistic tips that I load for hunting----my scoped enfield loves 'em!----3 inch groups at 200 yards.

 

[albertaal]

My .303 isn't a Lee Enfield, it is a Ruger #1. Mine will be with me this deer season for sure.

 

[7mmlefty]

What do you mean you "outgrew" it?

Most people out grow and move on to newer calibers and prettier rifles.
Some believe they are still in the trenches and continue to use them... they are brave for staying away from the EE and saving themselves many thousands of dollars by simply not upgrading. What are they missing?... prolly not much.

 

[mg4201]

I do. The 303 will reliably kill any critter in Canada, I have a no 4 and a no 1.

 

[moose2hunt]

I started with a no1 mk3 , 35 years ago my 2 teens learned to hunt and both have shot game with it, and one of thier friends take it hunting every fall now ...

 

[moose2hunt]

double tap on replie ...wtf ...

 

[REM3200]

Not a " will I " but a "which one" .303 question that I'll hunt with.

 

[kjohn]

RM3200: Those look like some nice old .303's! I bought a Churchill back in 1965 for about $65 (big money for a 17 yr old), and used it for quite a few years. I'll have to crank the old girl up again, just for old time's sake.

 

[Dorian Gray]

I used to use my grandfathers no. 1 mk III before i could afford my own rifles. I've wanted a No. 5 for the last little while though. Hmmmm...Might have to get my hands on one sometime soon.

 

[stripperclipper]

I've been using a 303 Ross, but this year I am modernizing. Just put a scope on an Enfield.

 

[TheTooner]

I've been using a No.4Mk2 with full wood most of the time, but occasionally a No.5. This year I acquired a Parker Hale Supreme (No.4Mk1) and I'll be using it.

 

[trykillthis]

I bought a No. 5 Jungle Carbine for deer hunting this year. 6 inches shorter and 1 lb lighter than my usual rifle, really nice to hike in the bush with. Beautiful rifle and neat history.