303 British Ammo

.303 British ammunition (also known as 7.7x56mmR) was the Commonwealth counterpart to the .30-06 Springfield before both were replaced by the 7.62 NATO cartridge in military use. Notable guns chambered for this caliber include the Lee-Enfield series of rifles as well as the Vickers and Bren machine guns. Due to its excellent accuracy potential, many hunters still use the ".303 Brit" with soft point loads.

A typical .303 British load fires a 150-180 grain soft point bullet at a muzzle velocity of around 2,500-2,770 feet per second. Most major manufacturers still produce ammunition in this caliber for hunting deer and other midsize game.

The .303 makes an excellent range load as well, with affordable FMJ ammunition available from Sellier & Bellot, Prvi Partizan, and Remington UMC, among others. You'll find a good in-stock assortment for sale here at Widener's so take a look below.

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  1. Prvi Partizan 303 Brit 174 Grain FMJBT - 20 Rounds

    $28.85

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    Manufacturer Prvi Partizan
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 174 Grain
    Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)
    Use Type plinking at the range
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 303 British
    Manufacturer SKU PP303F
    Primer Type Boxer
    Magnetic No
    UPC Barcode 8605003801085
    Cost Per Round $1.44 per round

    Pick up a few of these 20-round boxes of .303 British ammunition by Prvi Partizan to enjoy the long range target potential of Enfield and other rifles chambered in this classic (if sometimes difficult to find) caliber.

    Each round in this box fires a 174 grain full metal jacket bullet that delivers nice, predictable trajectories. The heavy weight of the bullet provides additional resistance to crosswinds, though it does come at a slight cost in muzzle velocity.

    Prvi Partizan ammunition is loaded in Uzice, Serbia using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.

    Customer Reviews

    As described.

    Never a problem, quality ammo.

    Review by Doc. (Posted on 9/27/2020)

  2. Remington UMC 303 British 174 Grain Metal Case – 200 Rounds

    $319.85

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    Manufacturer Remington
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 174 Grain
    Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Use Type plinking at the range
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 200
    Ammo Caliber 303 British
    Manufacturer SKU L303B1
    Primer Type Boxer
    Magnetic No
    UPC Barcode 047700170817
    Cost Per Round $1.6 per round

    Looking for some .303 British ammo to keep your rifle well fed? Try this load from Remington's UMC series, which comes in a bulk priced 200 round case for high volume target shooters. These cartridges work well with both Lee Enfields and modern hunting rifles and deliver solid long range performance at a reasonable cost.

    Each round in this case of 200 propels a heavy 174 grain full metal jacket (labeled "metal case" in Remington jargon) bullet to a muzzle velocity of 2,475 feet per second. This is typical for .303 Brit ammo and produces a consistent, arcing trajectory and good accuracy at all reasonable distances.

    Remington UMC ammo is made in Lonoke, Arkansas using non corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge) was one of the first manufacturers of brass cased ammo in the US; it was established in the Civil War era.

  3. Prvi Partizan 303 British 150 Grain SP – 20 Rounds

    $34.85

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    Manufacturer Prvi Partizan
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 150 Grain
    Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP)
    Use Type hunting whitetail deer, plinking at the range
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 303 British
    Manufacturer SKU PP303S1
    Primer Type Boxer
    UPC Barcode 8605003803461
    Cost Per Round $1.74 per round

    When you want something tried and true, you can't go wrong with the 303 British. Developed in 1889, this amazing cartridge is still being used and has seen service through dozens of conflicts. Highly reliable and incredibly effective, this round is phenomenal for taking down medium and big game, or training at the range with vintage firearms.

    Prvi Partizan has been around since 1928 and makes some of Eastern Europe's best ammo. Based in Serbia, this company puts out inexpensive, high quality ammo in over 400 variations, many of which are vintage or hard to find calibers.

    These brass cased, boxer primed rounds fire at 2690 feet per second, and deliver expansion, power, and accuracy you need to take down deer sized game. You can expect to see deep penetration and controlled expansion from the 150 grain soft point projectile.

  4. Hornady 303 British 150 Grain InterLock Spire SP – 20 Rounds

    $44.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 150 Grain
    Bullet Type Soft-Point (SP)
    Use Type hunting whitetail deer
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 303 British
    Manufacturer SKU 8225
    Primer Type Boxer
    Magnetic No
    UPC Barcode 090255382259
    Cost Per Round $2.24 per round

    Developed in the United Kingdom in 1888, the 303 British has been used in countless conflicts including both world wars and as recently as the war in Afghanistan. With fantastic power, amazing reliability, and great accuracy, this round is just what you need for hunting and long range target shooting.

    Hornady has been around since 1949, manufacturing high quality projectiles and finished ammunition. Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, all of Hornady's products are made in the USA.

    Firing at 2685 feet per second, these 150 grain InterLock Spire soft point projectiles hit with massive power and deliver reliable, controlled expansion. Each bullet is pressed into a reloadable boxer primed brass casing. Designed specifically for better range, accuracy, and a flatter trajectory, these rounds are exactly what you need for your next hunting trip!

  5. Federal Power-Shok 303 British 180 Grain SP - 20 Rounds

    Federal Power-Shok 303 British 180 Grain SP - 20 Rounds

    $54.85

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    Manufacturer Federal
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 180 Grain
    Bullet Type Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP)
    Use Type hunting big game, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 303 British
    Manufacturer SKU 303AS
    Primer Type Boxer
    UPC Barcode 029465091422
    Cost Per Round $2.74 per round
    20 rounds of Federal 303 British ammo that'll have your gun firing for a while and your face smiling for even longer! The Boxer primer, 180 Grain Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP) bullet and Brass cases on these New rounds make for the perfect companion for hunting big game, hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer. Pick up some rounds today and you'll get fast shipping along with Widener's world class service.

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