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Gunsmithing (no politics)
Grognard:
my change jar is dedicated to obtaining a proper scope mount and scope for my .303 British Lee Enfield.
*preferably the version that doesn't require extensive grinding on the receiver.*
whatever is left might buy some ammo. But I've got 500 rounds, so I'm good for a while
Noxx:
FWIW, you can use the same 174gr .311 SMK's in loading for the .303 that you would use to handload for a Mosin. I've had suprisingly good results out past 600 with them.
Grognard:
"174gr .311 SMK's " um. what?
~~~ bullet. 174 grain .311 caliber. (in a 303?) ?SMK?
translate a bit please.
Noxx:
Sorry, "Sierra Match King". It is a pretty common higher quality bullet for reloading, that carries a larger bearing surface than modern match load ammo, meaning it will stabilize well in the slower twist barrels of yesteryear. Because it is a slightly shorter bullet than long nosed, long tailed rounds, the same overall cartridge length will lend a slightly lower chamber pressure with a shorter 174gr bullet. This is handy to bear in mind as most enfield rifles should be kept under 42k, while modern .308 chambers run much higher in pressure.
The nomenclature for bullet diameter can be a little misleading, because of it's development over different centuries, in different countries. The .303 British, and the 7.62x54RR are both "30 caliber", but carry an actual diameter of .311 inches, compared to the modern 7.62x51 Nato and other 30 cals that use a more standardized .308 inch bullet.
Finnish barreled russians usually need to have their barrels slugged to determine diameter, as they range from actual .308 to .310
...and then if you really want to get ridiculous, we can start reloading for japanese wartime pistols :P
GarandMarine:
That would imply a desire to FIRE Japanese war time pistols, and I can't imagine why you'd want to do such a thing.
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