Thread: SMLE 303

Originally Posted by Jusepy

Hello ,
Im looking at this ol 303 for my first deer hunting rifle.
I have a collection of mostly rim fire guns ( .22 and .22mag ) and a ol under over shotgun.

Does this 303 require much to get it up to speed to shoot dear without spending a whole lot of money on her , as that would defeat the purpose of buying her..

Could i get your opinion on this ol girl for a first deer gun , untill i buy a decent 308 .
Thanks in advance

link below
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...3?bof=cDSG1sDt

Greetings Jusepy,
Having started hunting with a no1 Lee Enfield in the late 1960's I really can't recommend one as a first centre fire rifle. If you can shoot it as is (no scope just the original sights) it would do part of the job but you will soon tire of the limitations. Best to save the pennies and get something that you will last you for some time. These days a .303 is something that you have additional to your first line hunting rifle, I have two. Your choice of the .308 is a good one. The .303 on Trade me has seen a lot of use and the vice marks on the barrel reinforce should ring alarm bells.
Regards Grandpamac.