303 Ammo

Before I buy just wondering what’s decent ammo these days?
Years back we used Norma (only available at tt).
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Hunting or plinking?

Will swap a box of 303 for 6.5x 55

Prvi (PPU) is good stuff for hunting. The 180gr works well with Lee Enfield open sights. Or go the 150gr if you have a scope.

Edit: that's based on Nathan Fosters website info. I sighted in my MKIII* with open sights with the 180gr and shot two deer with it, both died on the spot. So not a great deal of personal experience.

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Originally Posted by Gapped axe

Will swap a box of 303 for 6.5x 55

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I don’t have any x55 here mate! Unfortunately @Gapped axe

And hunting @dogmatix

I use Highland / Privi Partisan / PPU (all the same) or Sellior and Bellot. I have found both reasonably easy to get, work well in the rifle and I reload the Highland brass.

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Originally Posted by Danny

I don’t have any x55 here mate! Unfortunately @Gapped axe

And hunting @dogmatix

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As others mention, S&B and Privi stuff is easy to get and wont break the bank, ie $45-$50 a box.
Federal (blue box) will usually be around the $65-70 mark.... so ouch.

Thanks mate. Just what I was looking for.

All yours Danny, its new century 150 gr. I wont be using it.

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Originally Posted by Gapped axe

All yours Danny, its new century 150 gr. I wont be using it.

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Well thanks for that my man, maybe I can buy you a little something along the lines of a red wine/ Bourbon/ C Ash... hope all is well.

All good, I dont drink but your welcomed to these

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Originally Posted by dogmatix

As others mention, S&B and Privi stuff is easy to get and wont break the bank, ie $45-$50 a box.
Federal (blue box) will usually be around the $65-70 mark.... so ouch.

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https://ammodirect.co.nz/online-shop...prvi-partizan/

Under $40 per box for PPU....

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Originally Posted by Dama dama

Prvi (PPU) is good stuff for hunting. The 180gr works well with Lee Enfield open sights. Or go the 150gr if you have a scope.

Edit: that's based on Nathan Fosters website info. I sighted in my MKIII* with open sights with the 180gr and shot two deer with it, both died on the spot. So not a great deal of personal experience.

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Interesting that .My no4mk1 longbranch wont handle 150gn-sprays like a heifer with scowers .put a 180gn in the chamber though and she'll happily deliver it like a good medium fast bowler -taking out middle stump if im on my game.
Iused winchester /norma ammo both excellent!

.303 military round is 174 gr. from memory. Rifles were regulated for that.

Quote” she'll happily deliver it like a good medium fast bowler -taking out middle stump if im on my game.

So your saying on your bad days,your like one of the Ozzie underarm pricks ay???

I ran some 180g winchester thru my No4 mk2 last weekend. leaning off the topwire of the fence, i had a 3 shot group of around 2.5 inch.

now just need to get a better set of open sights that aren't for 300 yards.

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Originally Posted by A330driver

Quote” she'll happily deliver it like a good medium fast bowler -taking out middle stump if im on my game.

So your saying on your bad days,your like one of the Ozzie underarm pricks ay???

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aint saying nothin -yet again youve got your panties in a knot sweetheart.have you still not forgiven me??:P:oh noes::thumbsup:

PPU is good, try AmmoDirect for some sharp pricing on bulk.

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Originally Posted by jackson21

PPU is good, try AmmoDirect for some sharp pricing on bulk.

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https://tinyurl.com/y8jcrdkt Nil stock of 180 grn 100's "some " 150 grn 303

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Originally Posted by mimms2

Keep in mind the enfields were 3MOA guns, 100 years ago, don't expect too much out of them.

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This. Good ammo still helps.