303 British

Qtiphky · December 12, 2010, 06:44 PM

As you may have guessed by the amount of my posts today, we are snowed in here in the Upper Peninsula and I am trying out some new stuff. Never loaded this before and am looking for information. I have 150 grain Sierra Spitzers and was wondering if anyone has loaded this with Varget, Benchmark or H4895 and what were the results.

Thanks.

Lee-Enfield · December 12, 2010, 06:59 PM

I've had excellent results using 150gn bullets with 35gn ADI Bench Mark 2 powder. I'm not sure how that converts to what you're using, but you may find comparison charts on the ADI website.

It's a light load that is very capable out to 400 yards (the length of the range I shoot at). It doesn't stress brass too much either, which it great for 303. In fact I came first in the last 200 yard military shoot using these reloads :-)

**Unclenick** · December 12, 2010, 11:53 PM

ADI BM2 is sold here as Hodgdon Benchmark.

Qtiphky · December 13, 2010, 10:47 AM

I was hoping it was Benchmark as that was one of the powders listed in my Sierra manual. Loaded up with 35.1 grains and we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the replies. Now if it would ever stop snowing maybe I could get to camp to test them.

gew98 · December 14, 2010, 01:18 PM

I've had great luck with 4064,4895 and even 4320 and 4350. As well Accurate 2230 proved good to me as well. I have used pulled argentine 185 grain boat tailed FMJ's with I recall 36 gns of 2230 and my long range accuracy was pretty damn good in an old No4 I had. I was able to put all ten shots into a 2qt coffe can's bottom at approx 290 yds. I've got a patt'14 that tops that in accuracy and a grogeous SMLE that's a close second. Probably my two most accurate military rifles I've ever owned.

rbf420 · December 17, 2010, 04:48 PM

I use 7.62x54r pull downs that are 150grn boat tails. as well as hornandy 150 sp. i use 37 grns of IMR-4895 and took first in a competition in promitary point last september. its a little reduced but its good to 700yrds.

T. O'Heir · December 18, 2010, 03:05 AM

Slug the barrel, if your rifle is a Lee-Enfield. Their barrel IDs can vary from .311" to .315" and still be considered ok. Over .315", the barrel is shot out. Sierra makes their .303 calibre bullets at .311". If your barrel measures .313" or bigger a .311" bullet won't shoot worth beans.
"...Loaded up with 35.1 grains..." Work up the load. Don't just pick one.

December 12, 2010, 06:44 PM	#1
Qtiphky Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: Upper Michigan, above the Mackinac Bridge Posts: 568	303 British As you may have guessed by the amount of my posts today, we are snowed in here in the Upper Peninsula and I am trying out some new stuff. Never loaded this before and am looking for information. I have 150 grain Sierra Spitzers and was wondering if anyone has loaded this with Varget, Benchmark or H4895 and what were the results. Thanks.

December 12, 2010, 11:53 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,740	ADI BM2 is sold here as Hodgdon Benchmark. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 13, 2010, 10:47 AM	#4
Qtiphky Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: Upper Michigan, above the Mackinac Bridge Posts: 568	Used Benchmark I was hoping it was Benchmark as that was one of the powders listed in my Sierra manual. Loaded up with 35.1 grains and we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the replies. Now if it would ever stop snowing maybe I could get to camp to test them.

December 12, 2010, 06:59 PM	#2
Lee-Enfield Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 29	I've had excellent results using 150gn bullets with 35gn ADI Bench Mark 2 powder. I'm not sure how that converts to what you're using, but you may find comparison charts on the ADI website. It's a light load that is very capable out to 400 yards (the length of the range I shoot at). It doesn't stress brass too much either, which it great for 303. In fact I came first in the last 200 yard military shoot using these reloads :-)

December 14, 2010, 01:18 PM	#5
gew98 Member Join Date: December 9, 2010 Location: Rural bluegrass abode Posts: 70	I've had great luck with 4064,4895 and even 4320 and 4350. As well Accurate 2230 proved good to me as well. I have used pulled argentine 185 grain boat tailed FMJ's with I recall 36 gns of 2230 and my long range accuracy was pretty damn good in an old No4 I had. I was able to put all ten shots into a 2qt coffe can's bottom at approx 290 yds. I've got a patt'14 that tops that in accuracy and a grogeous SMLE that's a close second. Probably my two most accurate military rifles I've ever owned.

December 17, 2010, 04:48 PM	#6
rbf420 Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2009 Posts: 166	I use 7.62x54r pull downs that are 150grn boat tails. as well as hornandy 150 sp. i use 37 grns of IMR-4895 and took first in a competition in promitary point last september. its a little reduced but its good to 700yrds.

December 18, 2010, 03:05 AM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Slug the barrel, if your rifle is a Lee-Enfield. Their barrel IDs can vary from .311" to .315" and still be considered ok. Over .315", the barrel is shot out. Sierra makes their .303 calibre bullets at .311". If your barrel measures .313" or bigger a .311" bullet won't shoot worth beans. "...Loaded up with 35.1 grains..." Work up the load. Don't just pick one.