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    Default ww2 303.British lee enfield and shotgun for 100$

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Size:  27.6 KBI bought a bolt action 12ga and 303 british lee enfeld rifle for 100$ last week from a friend of my uncle who need some extra cash and had the old guns in his attic attached is a pic of the lee enfeld, cant wait to shoot it.

    now does anyone know where to get 303 shellsh

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    I'm gonna have to say 'Gunshop' as the obvious answer mate. I have two Three Oh's in my safe and a bit of ammo for them as well. My main rifle is in 30-06 so most ammo is for that. .303 ammo should be readily available from the gunshop and if not, then you should be able to buy the componants to load your own if you have the gear.
    That's a nice looking 'Smelly' No.4 you got there.


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    DeerHunter1995,

    We used to use Greek HXP 0.303 surplus, but this is getting a bit thin on the ground, so most of us handload now.

    I use the Sierra 174 gr MatchKing as the projectile, Federal primers, Forster dies and Vit N140 powder; works very well

    Have a peek at Sinclair International (Top Rated Supplier of Firearm Reloading Equipment, Supplies, and Tools - Sinclair Intl) for projectiles and re-loading dies.

    For brass, please have a peek at Brass Components - Rifle Brass Components

    Please have a peek here for some info .303 British - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Have fun !

    Best regards

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    Here are some locations that I purchase ammo for my old military weapons.
    If you have not already thought of it, ask the prior owner if he has shot the rifle and when.
    beware of improper "head-space" on these old war rifles. I doubt you have a head-space guage for a .303.
    A local gunsmith, might be a help and take a look at it for you.
    I don't know much; just thinking of your safety.

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    I used to shoot these at school, converted to .22 for the indoor range. They have good sights on them and shoot nicely IME!

    Check out your local gunsmiths for ammo. IIRC the old .303 ammo isnt widely produced any more so you may need to get hold of a load of shells and then re-load it yourself after that so you always have a good supply.

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    DeerHunter,
    I also have a 0.303 Enfield, it is my main hunting rifle. Shells are spotty to find at best. They turn up at some sporting good stores and chains once in a while. Meijer, Walmart, and Dunham's come to mind. I also have the advantage of living close to a huge Cabela's store and an awesome shooting store. I have the re-loading gear myself, but lack the knowledge to do it very well. The nice thing is that the bullets are the same as the 300, 308, 30-06 and so on.

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    coachschaller,

    IIRC the 0.303 projectiles are slightly larger at 0.311" than the 0.30 cal norm.

    At 0.311 they can also be used in some of the Russian rifles chambered in 7.62 x 54R as some of these also have slightly larger bores (0.310" - 0.311")

    Have fun !

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    I'd say you've done quite well young man!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    I'm gonna have to say 'Gunshop' as the obvious answer mate. I have two Three Oh's in my safe and a bit of ammo for them as well. My main rifle is in 30-06 so most ammo is for that. .303 ammo should be readily available from the gunshop and if not, then you should be able to buy the componants to load your own if you have the gear.
    That's a nice looking 'Smelly' No.4 you got there.Mick
    I own a 30-06 too its my deer guna nd ammo for that is easy to come by

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    i called the local gunsmith and he has a few boxes for sale and im takign it over for him to look at to make sure its safe before i shoot it.

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