Getting Ready For Some Serious 303 British Reloading This Weekend

[3Sport]

Thanks to a member here, I just got a new (to me) set of Lyman 303 British reloading dies, including a neck expander die, a shell holder, and a bonus box of Sierra 303 British bullets.

I already had a set of Lee 303 British dies, but that set is more-or-less dedicated to a portable range reloading kit that I'll post at some point for interested viewers to see what I take to the range for on-site range reloading.

This happens to be my first LYMAN reloading die set. I have most of the rest of the "popular" die manufacturers sets on my bench, including RCBS, Lee, Hornady, Redding and Dillon.

As I told the seller, these dies will not become bench ornaments. They are going to get a lot of use. 303 British happens to be the only "Bottleneck" cartridge that I reload. The rest are straight wall cartridges used in lever action rifles, like 357 Mag, 44 Mag and 45 Long Colt.

So this weekend will be a 303 Reloading Festival on my bench.

 

[kujuak]

Seriously, there is a great deal of magic in loading for 303 British because of the great variablty of bore/.chamber dimensions in Lee Enfields. If you are loading for a Ruger No.1, that's a different beast with it's own isssues.PLEASE share your results! I am loading for a bunch of Lee Enfields, big fun.

 

[precision1]

Seriously, there is a great deal of magic in loading for 303 British because of the great variablty of bore/.chamber dimensions in Lee Enfields. If you are loading for a Ruger No.1, that's a different beast with it's own isssues.PLEASE share your results! I am loading for a bunch of Lee Enfields, big fun.View attachment 1678866

I'm glad you posted this before me.

 

[precision1]

Yeah between Enfield,mosin nagant, and variations in Mausers.there can be a lot to learn

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Good man! I was pottering about with a P14 at the range yesterday. 6.5 Staball works well BTW, with 174g. Pills. The Selliers and Bellot pills shoot good too - not sure that you have them in the US??

 

[bozo699]

Thanks to a member here, I just got a new (to me) set of Lyman 303 British reloading dies, including a neck expander die, a shell holder, and a bonus box of Sierra 303 British bullets.

I already had a set of Lee 303 British dies, but that set is more-or-less dedicated to a portable range reloading kit that I'll post at some point for interested viewers to see what I take to the range for on-site range reloading.

This happens to be my first LYMAN reloading die set. I have most of the rest of the "popular" die manufacturers sets on my bench, including RCBS, Lee, Hornady, Redding and Dillon.

As I told the seller, these dies will not become bench ornaments. They are going to get a lot of use. 303 British happens to be the only "Bottleneck" cartridge that I reload. The rest are straight wall cartridges used in lever action rifles, like 357 Mag, 44 Mag and 45 Long Colt.

So this weekend will be a 303 Reloading Festival on my bench.

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A lot of the old Lee Enfields as already mentioned have a large array of chamber dimensions. Check headspace right away before you start sizing your brass. If it’s excessive you can shim your bolt. Have fun and good luck
Wayne