Thread: 17" barrel SMLE powder

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings Bumblefoot, I think we must be cousins. I also started to handload for the .303 recently after swearing of it in the late seventies.

Thanks for the helpful reply I appreciate it Maybe brothers from another mother? I had a brainwave last night (yes I am a bit of a dimwit); I suppose the powders used by those with short .308s would be applicable too? Similar-ish calibres and case size.....

I'll try some different projectiles and probably get some of the sample/trial packs of each from Gunworks. As I mentioned it is accurate with the Highland 150s so will try the Speer/Sierra/Hornady options and maybe a 174gr spitzer just for the hell of it.

I love shooting the three-oh and it's actually more accurate than my Marlin XS7 7-08. The Marlin needs the stock opened up to free float the barrel as it's pressuring the barrel in about 3 or 4 places. As I haven't got a dremel and sandpaper makes hardly a dent on the stock I may just flick it on at a reasonable price. explaining what I think needs doing on it as a project for someone. I'm a klutz at DIY and would hate to balls it up!