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buckstix
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Re: Not sure about what to think about this one
08/08/13 10:51 PM

Hello,

I've been sitting here waiting for the 303 Belgium double to arrive, and it started me thinking. As far as resale value goes, would it be more valuable as a 303 British, or a 303 Savage.

I've been hoping that it might be a 303 British, but then I started thinking that the 303 Savage would be a lot more rare. I easily found loaded ammo, dies, and brass for the 303 Savage without any problem. And, if you can't find brass, 30-40 Krag brass can be reformed with ease.

Factory data from the 1940's for the 303 Savage has a 190 grain bullet traveling just under 2000 fps. All cartridges of that era were strictly for hunting. Today's loadings use 170 & 180 grain hunting bullets. With the 303 Savage being a true .308 dia. there are literally dozens of jacketed and lead bullets to choose from for hand loading.

Factory data from the 1940's for the 303 British however is much different, with very little hunting ammo available at that time. What little I could find, listed a 215 grain bullet traveled at 1850 - 2050 fps. Not all that superior, "in the day". And although there are many more .312 bullets to choose from today for hand loading, there are far fewer choices than .308 dia. bullets.

So what do you guys think? Should I keep hoping for a .303 British, or, would the 303 Savage be neater?

Edited by CptCurl (28/09/13 11:23 PM)

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