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Marc
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: DarylS]
      #318369 - 23/07/18 05:44 PM

Yep! It's a modified #4, but I've never seen such a modification, perhaps this is due to a local gunsmith? The bore is in overall good condition, and it seems that it hasn't been too much shot; cases are perfect after firing.

I measure my bore 313" at groove, and 304" / 305" ont the lands. I figured I would order at Nei a 305" mold for pure lead, so I could have slighly "bumped up" my bullet with the alloy, or increase the paper thickness if needed.

In my opinion a 200 / 210 grs PP bullet would be devastating.


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Jim_C
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: yumastepside]
      #318393 - 24/07/18 11:57 AM

Marc, could I impose on you for a picture of that rifle with the stock removed? I'm curious exactly how the action was modified, and how they mated it up with the bedding in the one-piece stock.
Thanks,
Jim


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Marc
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Jim_C]
      #318397 - 24/07/18 03:41 PM

Here it is!

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yumastepside
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Marc]
      #318398 - 24/07/18 07:06 PM

Did anyone get a copy of the picture of the one piece stock before photofxxxit took it away ??

Roger

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Edited by yumastepside (26/07/18 07:00 AM)


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Marc
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: yumastepside]
      #318412 - 25/07/18 08:02 PM

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yumastepside
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Marc]
      #318430 - 26/07/18 06:59 AM

Thanks Marc, that conversion on the action to remove the butt socket and fit a one piece stock really intrigues me......the tinkering side of my brain keeps saying " you gotta try doing one of those "
I have a No I MkIII converted to 7x57R that would look good with a one piece stock...thanks for the post.

Roger

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Edited by yumastepside (26/07/18 07:02 AM)


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Jim_C
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: yumastepside]
      #318438 - 26/07/18 08:12 PM

thanks!

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DarylS
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Jim_C]
      #318450 - 27/07/18 03:31 AM

A bloke back in the 70's at the range I frequented, had a #4 he'd converted. I thought it interesting at the time, but am more-so inclined now to think of it in regards to my own #4..

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szihn
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: DarylS]
      #320081 - 26/09/18 08:19 AM

This one is ready to kill some game.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr


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Sarg
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320087 - 26/09/18 02:12 PM

Very nice job, looks the part, well build with some excellent engraving & checking, wish I could do any of that !

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Sarg]
      #320097 - 27/09/18 12:30 AM

Lovely Sir! Well done.

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Rule303
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320104 - 27/09/18 07:52 AM


That is one sweet looking rifle. Well done.


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szihn
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Rule303]
      #320114 - 27/09/18 12:00 PM

Thanks gents.



Iowa 303s
Be on the look out...

Edited by szihn (27/09/18 12:02 PM)


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Iowa_303s
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320115 - 27/09/18 12:07 PM

Thanks szihn.
I'll be looking out!
Brass, bullets and powder are ready.

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320116 - 27/09/18 12:09 PM

That's a nice looking rifle Steve..nice work

Ripp

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szihn
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Ripp]
      #320119 - 27/09/18 12:18 PM

Thanks Ripp.


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Waidmannsheil
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320133 - 27/09/18 09:04 PM

Very nice rifle Steve, you did a great job there with nice checkering and tasteful engraving. Super well done.

Matt.

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szihn
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Waidmannsheil]
      #320274 - 02/10/18 09:14 AM

Thank you Matt.
Iowa303s got it today and seems to think it may be OK to kill a deer with.

I hope he makes a mountain of good meals with that rifle in the coming seasons.


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Iowa_303s
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320278 - 02/10/18 12:16 PM

As szihn said, I took possession of the rifle today.
I have been waiting patiently for this day and to say I'm more than pleased is a very large understatement!
The photos that have been shown do not do this rifle justice. It is an absolutely wonderful looking and handling rifle.
Now it's time for us to go to the range and get acquainted before deer season begins.
Reports to follow.

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szihn
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #320308 - 03/10/18 04:07 AM

Well I was out chasing deer with mine this morning. I had an opportunity to kill 2 of them, but passed on both. Too small, in a month long season. So I will see if I can find a larger one and hunt longer.


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Dogfish858
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320365 - 04/10/18 09:14 AM

Lots of nice .303s here.

In my limited shooting of the .303 I've kept a constant search for old Dominion 150 grains. Seem to kill bears quite dead.

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Dogfish858]
      #320368 - 04/10/18 10:34 AM

Bunch of guys around here preferred WW. 180gr. Power Points when the availability of 215 Dominion's dried up.

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Iowa_303s
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: DarylS]
      #320371 - 04/10/18 01:24 PM

Took the "Speedish" Lee out this evening on its maiden voyage.
Used .308" diameter 180 grain Remington Corelokt bullets and IMR4064 powder. Started at 38.5 grains and stepped up slowly to 40.2 grains with no pressure signs. Primers are still nice and round at the edges.
Groups went from 2" for 5 shots at the beginning and my best (with 40.2 grains) was 1.6"!
Recoil is straight back and feels light.
Going out next week to practice field position shooting and to test impact with the 200 & 300 yard sight leaves.
Did I mention I am really liking this rifle?

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Matt

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szihn
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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #320567 - 12/10/18 02:58 AM

Matt, why is there still no "S" on your screen name?

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Re: Hunting with the 303, please report [Re: szihn]
      #320569 - 12/10/18 03:09 AM

Well done, Matt.

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