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JohnK
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: DarylS]
      #323384 - 17/01/19 05:13 PM

I was recently out chasing a few pig. I didn't see any but I did manage a couple of foxes with the Lee Speed.

A couple of photos.





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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: JohnK]
      #323387 - 17/01/19 08:53 PM

Superb photos, John; thank you for posting.
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Louis]
      #323399 - 18/01/19 07:27 AM

Beautiful rifle. So classy.
I guess it's rather obvious that the old .303 will kill a fox if you hit him right. 215gr.?

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: DarylS]
      #323402 - 18/01/19 10:20 AM

Quote:

Beautiful rifle. So classy.
I guess it's rather obvious that the old .303 will kill a fox if you hit him right. 215gr.?




Yes it sure seems to work OK and it was a 215 gn Woodleigh projectile.

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JohnK
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Louis]
      #323403 - 18/01/19 10:22 AM

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Superb photos, John; thank you for posting.
Louis




Thanks Louis.

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: JohnK]
      #323424 - 19/01/19 01:46 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Beautiful rifle. So classy.
I guess it's rather obvious that the old .303 will kill a fox if you hit him right. 215gr.?




Yes it sure seems to work OK and it was a 215 gn Woodleigh projectile.




WOW, surprised that did it..

Agree with Louis..great photos..

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: JohnK]
      #323482 - 20/01/19 03:37 AM

Quote:

I was recently out chasing a few pig. I didn't see any but I did manage a couple of foxes with the Lee Speed.

A couple of photos.








Good job.

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: NitroX]
      #323540 - 21/01/19 02:42 AM

JohnK,
What a beautiful Lee Speed! I would appreciate it if you would post some more photos of it!

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JohnK
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: TexasJohn]
      #323580 - 21/01/19 08:43 PM

JohnK,
What a beautiful Lee Speed! I would appreciate it if you would post some more photos of it!

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Thanks. A couple of photos below. I reckon I have posted before so I hope people don't get bored.











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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: JohnK]
      #323590 - 22/01/19 01:57 AM

Quote: Thanks. A couple of photos below. I reckon I have posted before so I hope people don't get bored.


I never tire of looking at nice rifles. She has great lines!

Thanks.
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: TexasJohn]
      #323604 - 22/01/19 05:16 AM

Very nice & well done on it's use !

I just got my C&H .303 Speeder & mounted a no Gunsmithing mount on it so I can use a scope if I take her hunting !


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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Sarg]
      #323605 - 22/01/19 06:03 AM

So nice, so special!

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: JohnK]
      #323737 - 24/01/19 09:36 AM

JohnK, those two foxes look amazing, and with the rifle there quietly in the background makes for truly magnificent photos.

Tony did a very nice job on that wood set, and the rest of the rifle. Wish he was still working. I can remember getting that wood like it was yesterday, even though I've milled several hundred trees since. It's great that you use the rifle in the field.

I've spent most of this month moving blanks out of the way of a bastard of a fire around 20000Ha size. Still not nearly done. Getting a bit tired and sore from it and I'll admit to occasionally wondering if the hard work and 10-20+ year lag time is really worth it all. Especially when young, force dried blanks are so commonly used. JohnK, I reckon your snaps provide me the answer to that.


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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Juglansregia]
      #323853 - 26/01/19 03:02 PM

Quote:

JohnK, those two foxes look amazing, and with the rifle there quietly in the background makes for truly magnificent photos.

Tony did a very nice job on that wood set, and the rest of the rifle. Wish he was still working. I can remember getting that wood like it was yesterday, even though I've milled several hundred trees since. It's great that you use the rifle in the field.

I've spent most of this month moving blanks out of the way of a bastard of a fire around 20000Ha size. Still not nearly done. Getting a bit tired and sore from it and I'll admit to occasionally wondering if the hard work and 10-20+ year lag time is really worth it all. Especially when young, force dried blanks are so commonly used. JohnK, I reckon your snaps provide me the answer to that.




Hey mate, Tony is a real craftsman. It is a shame he retired.
Glad you like the photos. I do like dablying with a camera.

There is nothing like a piece of lovely timber in a rifle.

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