303 British

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge – 303 British
Firearm No.5 MK1 Jungle Carbine
Barrel Length 19.7″
Min – Max Case Length 2.222″ +0.000″/-0.020″
Min – Max COL 2.915″ – 3.075″
Primer CCI 200
Bullet Diameter 0.3125″ +0.000″/-0.0030″
Reloading Dies Lee Precision FL
Bullet Type Bullet
Weight
Grains
Net H20
Grains Capacity
C.O.L. ”
Powder Type
Powder
Charge
Grains
Muzzle
Velocity
FPS
Muzzle
Energy
Ft/Lbs
Sierra Pro-Hunter
125 51.4 2.900 Alliant Reloder 17
51.0 2798 2173
Sierra 125 51.4 2.900 Hodgdon Benchmark 44.0 2822 2210
Sierra 125 51.4 2.900 Hodgdon H414 53.0 2637 1930
Hornady SP 150 50.3 2.992 Alliant Reloder 17
48.0 2588 2231
Hornady SP 150 50.3 2.992 Hodgdon BL-C2 47.0 2597 2246
Hornady SP 150 50.3 2.992 Winchester 760 50.0 2640 2322
Speer 150 52.2 3.040 Alliant Reloder 17 50.0 2724 2472
Speer 150 52.2 3.040 Hodgdon Varget 46.0 2639 2320
Speer 150 52.2 3.040 Hodgdon H414 51.0 2645 2329
Sierra 180 49.6 3.075 Alliant Reloder 17 46.0 2583 2667
Sierra 180 49.6 3.075 Hodgdon BL-C2 44.5 2455 2410
Sierra 180 49.6 3.075 IMR 3031 40.0 2479 2456
Remington 180 48.6 2.952 Hodgdon H414 47.5 2473 2444
Remington 180 48.6 2.952 IMR 3031 40.0 2441 2382
Remington 180 48.6 2.952 RS BigGame 45.5 2418 2338

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