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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Remington UMC 303 British 174 Grain Metal Case – 200 Rounds
$319.85Manufacturer 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.
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Prvi Partizan 303 British 150 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
$34.85Manufacturer 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.
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Hornady 303 British 150 Grain InterLock Spire SP – 20 Rounds
$44.85Manufacturer 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!