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Old October 24, 2006, 10:52 AM   #3
Clark
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Join Date: December 4, 1999
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I think that the 303 Brit is a great cartridge.
I think the Enfield is a great battle rifle.
But, I think the Enfield makes a lousy sporter for reloading.

That is because the tolerances on the cartridge and chamber are so loose, and the bolt lug at the rear allows the hollow bolt body to compress so far, the brass will stretch and have short brass life with any loads short of anemic.


So perfect for performance, or perfect for brass life?
For perforance, shoot 180 gr jacketed bullets at 49,000 psi with IMR4895 powder
For brass life, shoot 180 gr cast bullets at 25,000 psi with IMR4895 powder.
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