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    ive had really good results from using a 303 lee loader, just using the scoop, ar2208 and sierra flat base soft points at 180gr. my parker hale supreme no1 w/scope could shoot moa with them, and my subsequent p14 and uncles old no4 can shoot 3 inch groups consistantly on the sights at 100m.
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    @ Jusepy
    What part of the Manuwatu are you based in?

    I am using this lockdown time to build a small portable reloading bench in a box. I have double ups of just about everything due to upgrades over the years so the mobile bench will be fitted with the 2nd 15.

    I load .303 too so if it helps I would be happy to visit and help get you started.
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    [QUOTE=longshot;1206311]@ Jusepy
    What part of the Manuwatu are you based in?

    I am in the outskirts of palmy , live rurally.
    That would be awsome thanks.

    Ive currently reassemble the 303 and have done some more work inside the forend to see if I can improve the accuracy. Fingers crossed this time she will be better , if not ill have another crack at her.
    Ive downloaded the complete guide to accuracy and have studied it so well see.
    I will hopefully be taking her down to the "range " in the next couple of dayssss.....
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    Greetings @Jusepy,
    I see that your Lee Loader kit is quite an early one like mine. The dipper, scoop, spoon or whatever you call it included is likely to be marked 167 for 0.167 cubic inches. The capacity of these works out to 2.74 cc and is close to the current 2.8 cc measure. Most of the powders listed on the instructions will either be long gone or hard to get but Lee does have a chart for dipper capacity. AR2208 (Hodgdons Varget) is probably best to use and the dipper should throw 38.3 grains according to the chart. This is a start load for the 174 grain projectile producing 2,345fps according to the Hodgdon/ ADI data. There is a knack in using the dipper to get the loads uniform. I pour some powder into a cup, about 2/3 full and push the dipper down base first into the powder until the powder flows into it to fill. lift the dipper up level and give a little sideways shake. Definitely don't scoop the powder out like you would getting a teaspoon of sugar for your cup of tea as this will give you a lot of variation. If you want to find the chart go to the Lee web site and select instructions. scroll down to find dipper. My Lee Loader came to me from a departed friend. He had written some notes on the load sheet and the date 23/12/1974. I see it cost $11.95 when new.
    Regards Grandpamac
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    We normally come through Palmy every 5-6 weeks, will be going that way soon after LD. Will PM closer to time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jusepy View Post
    Attachment 174702

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    I just won this .... Happy days !!!
    Here's another just listed sitting at $50, not mine

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=...C-8862D34A0245

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    ^^^^ perhaps put this on the reloading thread thats about.
    I have brought the same one.
    Thanks jhon
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