Why couldn't I use 303 British for hunting?

woodchopper said:
well 303 FMJ has been used for that sort of thing for a long time in many parts of the globe.
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That was largely because a wound was more desirable than a direct kill. You kill a soldier outright and that is it. You wound one and he is out of action plus at least one, usually a couple more are out of action tending to and evacuating the wounded. FMJ is a poor killer but a great wounder (which is why they are illegal for hunting)
 
I think Great Britain was signatory to the Hague Convention that banned the use of expanding bullets for military use against "civilized" opponents. However, the British soon after started to insert wood or aluminum tips into their ammo - as a result, it would fly normally in air, but would tumble significantly when passing through fluid - like in a body. Hence, the elder 303 British ammo developed a good reputation as a "game killer" - not because it expanded (which it did not), but because it tumbled when in body fluid - I think. I believe the Dum Dum arsenal in India had been making expanding bullets for the British military, but that ceased once the British signed off to the Hague Convention.
 
mojoman said:
Shot my first mule deer with a 303
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I do not think anyone doubts that the 303 British cartridge has enough "power" for successful hunting. However, it is usually not the rifle, the scope or the case head that contacts the quarry. Do you recall specifically what kind of bullet that you used?
 
You guys are funny... :LOL:
Diss'n our beloved CTC stores on one of the busiest days of the year...
I wouldn't leave the gun cabinet keys with some green snotty nose temp help kid either... geez !

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took my first mulie with the .303 brit as well. Federal Powershok 180gr.
took my biggest mulie with the same rifle some years later (165.5 4pt typical bc reg 3) ....same bullet
and I have taken well over a dozen blacktails a couple black bears and a couple moose with the same..... 180 gr federal power shok .303 brit.
I have a bit of an affinity for hunting with the no1 mkII rifles , most customized to my liking beyond the usual sporter config.
 
Brassman66 said:
As some explained FMJ (full metal Jacketed) Bullets are not legal to hunt with for big Game in many jurisdictions because they don't expand as well as non FMJ Bullets. However, I cant remember ever seeing a .303 FMJ Bullet loaded in Shells unless they where Military Surplus and I would be surprised if CT sells Military Surplus Ammo. Could it be the Clerk at the CT Store was mistaken in his assessment what kind of Bullets where loaded in the Shells he figured was FMJ, you bet that is a real possibility.

Cheers
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Or maybe it was the question was asked of the CT employee.
Every licensed responcible hunter knows that fmj aims is not legal for the hunting of big game.
 
m1008 said:
Itā€™s a small game restriction, asking or getting advice from anyone at Canadian tire is retarded.

No bullet construction rules in the Ontario regs.
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I couldn't find it anywhere in the Ontario regulations about bullet construction, so it is probably covered under the Wildlife act.
Our regulations in Alberta however very clearly state that non expanding bullets are illegal
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