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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Prvi Partizan 303 Brit 174 Grain FMJBT - 20 Rounds
$28.85Manufacturer 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
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As described.
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Never a problem, quality ammo.
Review by Doc. (Posted on 9/27/2020)
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Prvi Partizan 303 British 150 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
$29.85Manufacturer 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 $1.49 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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Remington UMC 303 British 174 Grain MC – 20 Rounds
$33.85Manufacturer Remington Condition New Bullet Weight 174 Grain Bullet Type Metal Case (MC) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 303 British Manufacturer SKU L303B1 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 047700170800 Cost Per Round $1.69 per round Whether you're breathing life back into a classic Lee Enfield or putting a hunting rifle through its paces, this .303 British ammo from Remington's UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge) series is a solid choice. UMC loads are primarily designed for target shooting and use economical but accurate non-expanding projectiles.
Each cartridge in this box of 20 fires a 174 grain metal case (Remington's term for full metal jacket) bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,475 feet per second. This ammunition produces the excellent long range accuracy that the .303 Brit is known for while delivering realistic levels of felt recoil.
Remington ammo is made in Lonoke, Arkansas using non corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass. In business since the early 19th century, Remington is one of the few companies in the US still manufacturing both arms and ammunition. The UMC brand traces its roots back to the Civil War and was one of the first to offer cased cartridges.
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Federal Power-Shok 303 British 150 Grain SP – 20 Rounds
$49.85Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 150 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP) Use Type hunting boar, hunting whitetail deer Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 303 British Manufacturer SKU 303B Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 029465085940 Cost Per Round $2.49 per round Federal's Power-Shok line helps bring American engineering to old British favorite that spells hell for any medium-size game animal that enters your sight picture. Each .303 British round is built ignited by a clean-burning Boxer primer which is inserted into the base of a brass casing with an accompaniment of water-blocking sealant that helps guarantee reliable function after being humped around in swampy environments. The brass casing is reloadable and can be processed at a home reloading bench for custom loads after being fired. Federal Premium has experience with these components dating back to 1928, allowing them to offer this effective ammunition at an affordable price.
Each round is topped with a 150-grain soft point which is light for the .303 caliber and offers flat-shooting performance with no lack in terminal energy. As the bullet enters a target its soft exposed nose will be smashed, causing massive expansion which tears up internal organs, making the most efficient use of its kinetic energy. A toothed cannelure at the bullet's midsection culls this expansion just enough to ensure proper penetration by mitigating jacket separation. This same feature keeps the bullet properly aligned in its crimp for an accurate zero that you can trust.
