| PapaScarface |
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| 26/04/18 09:31 PM |
Modern .303 doubles?
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What gunmakers are currently making 303 sxs double rifles other then Anderson Wheeler and VC?
I priced a VC mid last year with the Aussie importer at about 16k for an absolute base model, no engraving/low grade wood.
Just wondering if I have missed any other modern options?
| Ahmed577 |
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| 26/04/18 11:40 PM |
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Boss and PURDEY will build 303 double rifles
| Dogfish858 |
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| 27/04/18 10:14 AM |
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I'd be keen to build one, personally.
| DarylS |
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| 27/04/18 11:45 AM |
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Ron Vella (of this site and Oshawa, Ont.) might be able to inspire you, Dogfish!
| PapaScarface |
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| 28/04/18 08:34 AM |
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I have considered attempting to build one, but ah not with my gunsmithimg skills lol
Thank you Ahmed I’ll look into both of those
| buckstix |
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| 30/04/18 04:14 AM |
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You might contact Aaron Little, in Texas.
He built my 600NE
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....true#Post305805
and my 700NE.
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....true#Post280803
NitroX
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Thank you Ahmed I’ll look into both of those
Just add a zero to the end for those though.
Good luck.
| bwanabobftw |
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| 02/05/18 10:29 PM |
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Buy a Chapuis Round action in 30/30 and punch it out to .303 . It will be a .308 bullet instead of .311, but you can hand load and have a better selection of bullets. You can get a Chapuis for under 11K with the work done and reregulation. I bought mine from JJ Perodeau and I'm very pleased with it.
Robert
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NitroX
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Another of those bastardised non .303's .... groan.
I am guesing PapaScarface being an Aussie wants a real .303 not some "claytons" yankified version of one ...
| 3DogMike |
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| 03/05/18 03:06 AM |
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Another of those bastardised non .303's .... groan.
I am guesing PapaScarface being an Aussie wants a real .303 not some "claytons" yankified version of one ...
Not only that; unless the rifle is marked very obviously as some wildcat chambering, what happens some time later when a standard .303 gets loaded and the trigger pulled?
- thoughts on resale value of a double rifle in a non standard (bastard) chambering?
- Mike
| Ripp |
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| 03/05/18 03:46 AM |
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Man, a .303 Double would be a very fun rifle to have...
Ripp
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| 03/05/18 06:44 AM |
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Man, a .303 Double would be a very fun rifle to have...
Ripp
Yes indeed!
Curl
| Iowa_303s |
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| 03/05/18 11:13 AM |
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Damn Curl,
I get excited every time you post those rifles.
| bwanabobftw |
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| 03/05/18 11:29 AM |
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Sorry if I offended anyone, I was merely trying to give Papascarface a cheaper alternative to a more expensive double. As far as my "303" is concerned I ordered an extra set of 30/30 BBL's to an existing 6.5x57R double rifle and had them rechambered and regulated and scoped. The new BBL's are clearly marked "303/.308". With my aging eyes it's getting harder and harder to see the front sites on my vintage double in .303 and I didn't want to devalue it by adding a scope. But, still wanted a rimmed .30 cal double rifle to shoot.
Robert
| Ripp |
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| 03/05/18 12:29 PM |
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Man, a .303 Double would be a very fun rifle to have...
Ripp
Yes indeed!
Curl
That is a beautiful rifle..congrats..
Ripp
| Ripp |
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| 03/05/18 12:30 PM |
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Sorry if I offended anyone, I was merely trying to give Papascarface a cheaper alternative to a more expensive double. As far as my "303" is concerned I ordered an extra set of 30/30 BBL's to an existing 6.5x57R double rifle and had them rechambered and regulated and scoped. The new BBL's are clearly marked "303/.308". With my aging eyes it's getting harder and harder to see the front sites on my vintage double in .303 and I didn't want to devalue it by adding a scope. But, still wanted a rimmed .30 cal double rifle to shoot.
Robert
Don't think you offended anyone... keep posting..
Enjoy your input
Ripp
| DarylS |
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Another of those bastardised non .303's .... groan.
I am guesing PapaScarface being an Aussie wants a real .303 not some "claytons" yankified version of one ...
Not only that; unless the rifle is marked very obviously as some wildcat chambering, what happens some time later when a standard .303 gets loaded and the trigger pulled?
- thoughts on resale value of a double rifle in a non standard (bastard) chambering?
- Mike
If the .303 is chambered using a standard reamer, with just the pilot undersized, there is ZERO problem shooting a .303 factory round in that double. There is no pressure increase.
My friend has just such a bastardized rifle with .308" groove diameter - he loves it.
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| 03/05/18 07:58 PM |
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Sorry if I offended anyone, I was merely trying to give Papascarface a cheaper alternative to a more expensive double. As far as my "303" is concerned I ordered an extra set of 30/30 BBL's to an existing 6.5x57R double rifle and had them rechambered and regulated and scoped. The new BBL's are clearly marked "303/.308". With my aging eyes it's getting harder and harder to see the front sites on my vintage double in .303 and I didn't want to devalue it by adding a scope. But, still wanted a rimmed .30 cal double rifle to shoot.
Robert
Robert, I was going to mention the need to re-regulate the new barrels. Good to see you did what you said could be done. Can I ask what was the additional cost of the the rechambering and regulation? And who did it for you? Great to see it was successful.
My comments are along the lines, a .303/.308 ain't a .303 though.
Us Aussies and Brits and Anglophiles have an affection for the .303 British. Similar to if someone says, they want a .30-06 Springfield rifle, then talk about having say an 8mm bore. It ain't a .30-06 by any means anymore. If using .308 calibre bullets and bores, I think personally I would go for the classic .30 Super / .300 H&H Rimmed as the chambering. Not sure if there are any advantages or disadvantages of a wild cat .303/.308 or a .30 Super, other than one being a factory loading. Both would almost certainlky need handloading anyway.
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| 03/05/18 08:00 PM |
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Man, a .303 Double would be a very fun rifle to have...
Ripp
Yes indeed!
Curl
Damn Curl, you are a hog! Four of them!
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| 03/05/18 09:49 PM |
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Boss and PURDEY will build 303 double rifles
While on the subject ...
Ahmed577 sent me these two images of his Boss .303 side by side.
The first image with scope. The second image of his newly made rifle with an older side by side also in .303.
Exquisite!
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NitroX
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| 03/05/18 10:06 PM |
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While on the subject of .303's ...
"The .303 in Africa"
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NitroX
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| 03/05/18 10:09 PM |
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A question for .303 British chambered double rifle owners.
What bullet and bullet weight did you choose your rifle to be regulated with? Or for for Curl
, what bullet and weight are all your .303 DRs regulated for, or a regulation load discovered for?
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CptCurl
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| 04/05/18 11:16 AM |
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My Webley & Scott is regulated for the traditional 215 grain bullet, and it tells you so.
But having been made in 1937 it is proofed for the MkVII service round.
The Purdey, Holland & Holland, and Westley Richards are all regulated for the 215 grain bullet also.
Links for your enjoyment:
The Purdey:
http://rbsiii.com/collection/rifles/Purdey_303/
and
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....rt=all&vc=1
The Holland & Holland:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....0&fpart=all
The Westley Richards:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....rt=all&vc=1
The Webley & Scott:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=149258&an=0&page=3#Post149258
I like them!
Curl
| bwanabobftw |
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| 04/05/18 11:22 AM |
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John,
JJ Perodeau did the work on my .303/.308. He also ordered the BBL's as well. The BBL's were about $3000 and then I think I paid him $200 for chamber and $800 for regulation.I supplied the ammo, I worked a load up in a Ruger #1. We talked about a 30 super, JJ really wanted to built one. The supply of 30 super brass is pretty tight. So I went for the 303/308 (lots of brass choices and lots of bullet choices). My next project maybe a 30 super ????????
In my "real .303" I shoot the Woodeigh 215 grain bullets, a bit pricey but worth every penny.
The Boss and Purdy .303's are breath taking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert
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| 04/05/18 04:16 PM |
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Thanks Curl. I was guessing the 215 gr was the standard regulation load for most.
Robert, thanks for the reply. $800 is a pretty good price for regulation I think. And the barrel price wasn't bad either.