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BlueTrain · April 28, 2011, 06:15 AM

Supposedly Ruger is chambering their No. 1 single shot in .303 British, if you want something different. You'd probably have to order it. Sooner or later they'll probably get around to .303 Savage, too, which would also be different.

Also, supposedly, the No. 4 rifle in .303 is still on issue to a Canadian militia regiment in the far north of Canada. It is a true militia unit in that their uniforms consist of little more than a jacket with their name, though they have issue equipment. They patrol the northern borders of the country, which presumably someone else wants.

Rifles in .303 are probably still in the inventory in India and probably Pakistan and Bangladesh, although India manufactured SMLE's in 7.62mm even after we had quit making M14s. Great Britain had planned to convert their stock of Lee-Enfields to 7.62mm but I believe very few were actually converted.

April 28, 2011, 06:15 AM	#21
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	Supposedly Ruger is chambering their No. 1 single shot in .303 British, if you want something different. You'd probably have to order it. Sooner or later they'll probably get around to .303 Savage, too, which would also be different. Also, supposedly, the No. 4 rifle in .303 is still on issue to a Canadian militia regiment in the far north of Canada. It is a true militia unit in that their uniforms consist of little more than a jacket with their name, though they have issue equipment. They patrol the northern borders of the country, which presumably someone else wants. Rifles in .303 are probably still in the inventory in India and probably Pakistan and Bangladesh, although India manufactured SMLE's in 7.62mm even after we had quit making M14s. Great Britain had planned to convert their stock of Lee-Enfields to 7.62mm but I believe very few were actually converted. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.