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Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18229495 03/11/23
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,502 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker
szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,502 Wind River Wyoming	OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep]

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Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18229506 03/11/23
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,502 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker
szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,502 Wind River Wyoming	OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] and a 1900 Lee (before the Enfield modifactions) used for this one. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep]

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18229718 03/11/23
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,049 L LeftHunter Campfire Regular
LeftHunter Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,049	Well if I’m pretending I’m gonna pretend money don’t matter as well! Make it a proper frame size Rigby side by side double rifle set up for a lefty. Add a quick detach scope for when I’m using this absurdly expensive rifle from a tree stand after whitetails🤣 Obviously this would all be in a fitted case with full kit Last edited by LeftHunter; 03/11/23.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together szihn #18230117 03/11/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,168 On the Santa Fe Trail T taylorce1 Campfire Tracker
taylorce1 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,168 On the Santa Fe Trail	Originally Posted by szihn OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] and a 1900 Lee (before the Enfield modifactions) used for this one. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep] I was hoping you were still around to show off those rifles. I tried to find them, but couldn't remember your username.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together taylorce1 #18230239 03/11/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,180 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger
OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,180 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Ya, what a cool shootin iron there!!👊🏻 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

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Re: Let’s build a 303 British together chlinstructor #18230311 03/11/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Originally Posted by chlinstructor Originally Posted by ingwe How about this one? Just WOW! What a classic beauty. My little brother still hunts deer and hogs with GrandDad’s old sporterized 303 Enfield even though he has several nice “modern” rifles. It’s his favorite. That particular gun came in a a tad under 6 lbs and was a joy to carry around in the African bush.Nice basic hunting rifle! "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Beaver10 #18230386 03/11/23
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clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 4,680	Originally Posted by Beaver10 Originally Posted by Judman From the bottom up, let’s hear it!! 👊🏻 I’ll give you my brief attention. Only because I’m deep in your empty head. And it makes me laugh! 😂 You asking for information on building another one of your fantasy rifles, is akin to you being nothing but a tourist hunter posing for years on the Fire that you can actually get it done in the real world of public hunting. 🙄 Here’s a hint. If being a tourist hunter was good for losing weight, Jenny Craig would have called you. Next time you pose for another spectacular moment, where someone had to take you hunting or fishing. Maybe zip your pants. You’re showing that you don’t even have the skill level to do something that was taught at the age 3. Lol 🦫 Why come do the cool kids in middle school thing here? Keep it on the campfire forum and let the rest of us enjoy ogling classic rifles...

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18230404 03/11/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,180 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger
OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,180 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Kinda my thoughts, insecure fuucks. But she’s in my head. Haha Just wanted a cool classy rifle thread without the phaags that gotta “dial”, high bc bullshiit etc. anyhow, I just wanna build a cool classy rifle like a couple here.open/peep of course.👊🏻 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18230519 03/11/23
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,126 E erickg Campfire Regular
erickg Campfire Regular E Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,126	Check out Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan totes a thumb hole sporter Enfield.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18230551 03/11/23
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clockwork_7mm Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 4,680	Val Kilmer's Lee-Speed in Ghost and the Darkness is a .303 British, as well.

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Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18230751 03/11/23
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auk1124 Campfire Tracker A Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,685 KY	Uberti is making a pretty cool looking falling block 303 that supposedly weighs 7 pounds unscoped. Never saw one in person though.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together ingwe #18233231 03/12/23
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA	Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by chlinstructor Originally Posted by ingwe How about this one? Just WOW! What a classic beauty. My little brother still hunts deer and hogs with GrandDad’s old sporterized 303 Enfield even though he has several nice “modern” rifles. It’s his favorite. That particular gun came in a a tad under 6 lbs and was a joy to carry around in the African bush.Nice basic hunting rifle! One of the coolest guns posted on here in awhile. Up there with GeeDubs martini shotgun.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together auk1124 #18234963 03/13/23
Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 705 AR-LA-MS-TX odonata Campfire Regular
odonata Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 705 AR-LA-MS-TX	Because of the type of hunting I do in the South, I have a lot of caliber options to choose from because all of my shots are short to moderate in range. Which is nice because I have a fondness for some of the classic calibers that were more common in my youth. The .303 British is one of those that I have a strong nostalgic bond to simply because that's the round I shot my first deer with. I find that the Hornady 150gr Interlock SP has worked well for me. Originally Posted by LeftHunter Well if I’m pretending I’m gonna pretend money don’t matter as well! Make it a proper frame size Rigby side by side double rifle set up for a lefty. Add a quick detach scope for when I’m using this absurdly expensive rifle from a tree stand after whitetails🤣 Obviously this would all be in a fitted case with full kit I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to own a .303 express rifle. Having said that, I'd buy it in the blink of an eye if I saw an affordable one that I liked. And LeftHunter is correct that the fitted case with full kit is an obvious requirement. If I'm spending way too much for a non-essential rifle, I want all of the non-essential bells & whistles that come with it. Originally Posted by auk1124 Uberti is making a pretty cool looking falling block 303 that supposedly weighs 7 pounds unscoped. Never saw one in person though. I like the slender fit and feel of the Uberti 303. I wasn't as fond of the Weaver quarter rib however so I ordered the plain rib for iron sights only. Unfortunately that optional accessory was out of stock ever since the rifle was released (I'm assuming because of the pandemic). But my plain rib finally arrived a few weeks ago. Here's my Uberti with the original quarter rib & my Ruger #1 with a fixed Leupold 6x42mm. Being a right-handed person who shoots left, I do like an ambidextrous falling block. Last edited by odonata; 03/13/23.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18235600 03/13/23
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,177 G greydog Campfire Tracker
greydog Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,177	I like the look of the Uberti, but I'd hope to be able to do something with the grip. Ultimately, it's difficult to argue with the concept of the 30 caliber 303. The only issue with doing this is the concern related to the firing of factory ammo. With a strong action and throating to accommodate the larger bullet, this isn't a real problem. Typically, factory bullets are .310 or less. GD

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18237419 03/13/23
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,678 Georgia J Jason280 Campfire Tracker
Jason280 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,678 Georgia

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18237451 03/13/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,168 On the Santa Fe Trail T taylorce1 Campfire Tracker
taylorce1 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,168 On the Santa Fe Trail	@Jason280, I bet that's fun to shoot!

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Jason280 #18237519 03/13/23
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,180 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman OP Campfire Ranger
OP Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,180 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by Jason280 Nice thanks for sharin gents. Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18237625 03/13/23
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,722 Ontario, Canada S Steve Redgwell Campfire Outfitter
Steve Redgwell Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,722 Ontario, Canada	If you want to build one from the bottom up, you should use a 308 barrel. Bullets are easier to find and cheaper. Rebarreled, they shoot very well indeed. They are 30-303s and use the same reloading dies with one, small change, the neck expander. https://303british.com/a-modern-long-range-303-rifle/ Safe Shooting! Steve Redgwell www.303british.com Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - Mark Twain Member - Professional Outdoor Media Association of Canada

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18243282 03/15/23
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,167 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker
Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,167 Georgia	I'd like to be able to find a plain walnut sporter stock for my MK4 303. With the demise of Bishop Stocks and Fajen Stocks the options without going full custom seem to have dried up. Harry

Re: Let’s build a 303 British together Judman #18243318 03/15/23
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,722 Ontario, Canada S Steve Redgwell Campfire Outfitter
Steve Redgwell Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,722 Ontario, Canada	Boyds makes stocks for Lee Enfield rifles. Forends and buttstocks. They are available in plain walnut and a number of colourful, laminated stocks as well. British Lee - Enfield No 4 (or No1 or No 5 Jungle Carbine) - Magazine Feed, Military Barrel https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/product-configurator Safe Shooting! Steve Redgwell www.303british.com Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - Mark Twain Member - Professional Outdoor Media Association of Canada

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