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  1. Thread: SMLE 303

    by grandpamac
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    Greetings Jusepy, I see that your Lee Loader kit...

    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...
  2. Thread: SMLE 303

    by grandpamac
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    Greetings Again, If you look at the crown from...

    Greetings Again,
    If you look at the crown from the muzzle end (unloaded of course) you should be able to see each groove and land, probably 5 of each. You might need a magnifying glass. There should...
  3. Thread: SMLE 303

    by grandpamac
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    Congrats Jusepy, That side mount for the scope...

    Congrats Jusepy,
    That side mount for the scope will eliminate problems from a loose bridge (they are riveted on) that I think my original No 1 had. They usually shoot well even if the barrel is a...
  4. Thread: SMLE 303

    by grandpamac
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    Greetings again Jusepy, Thanks for your reply....

    Greetings again Jusepy,
    Thanks for your reply. My early experience with .303 rifles drove me nuts. Handloading for them (yes there were two, a number 1 Parker Hale conversion and a jungle carbine)...
  5. Thread: SMLE 303

    by grandpamac
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    Greetings Jusepy, Having started hunting with a...

    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...
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