Thread: 303 vs 308

Slightly tongue in cheek

I know the answer already
And despite spending the entire day in the Workshop restoring a vintage Stevens 44 1/2 38-50
I was playing with 303 brass to make the 38-50 cases
So 303 has been on my mind all day
I really do need a vintage single shot 303 and need to make it happen

So this post will be like giving drugs to an addict !
Feed the addiction !!

Go on you know you need one.

a modern single Russian mistress AKA Bakail break open would be an easy conversion,no its not old n crusty,but sure would be nice unit to own and use.....

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Go on you know you need one.

I have known that for years and never found what I'm looking for yet

https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...8012&saletype=

Martini Enfield with replacement woodwork would be a nice stalking rifle.

Plenty of sporterised ones floating about, few with decent bores though.

Originally Posted by Sideshow

https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...8012&saletype=

Missing one critical part

For me a hunting single shot needs an exposed hammer
I like how it works with one in the chamber and the hammer at half cock
Very fast and easy to use
The ultimate safety catch

Well clearly everyone is happy with the 303 and no defenders of the 308 onboard

So this is my short list of proper single shot 303s

A British proofed 1885 Winchester

A Remington Sporting #5 Rolling Block

A Field's Patent falling block

Any other 303 single shot with exposed hammer can join the list

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

a modern single Russian mistress AKA Bakail break open would be an easy conversion,no its not old n crusty,but sure would be nice unit to own and use.....

Have russian break opens in 223 and 308 but prefer Martinis in 303
@akaroa1 have 375 BB dies and mould here if you need to borrow plus a few spare 303 cases you can have if your in the big smoke.

@akaroa1 Its your lucky day! There are two .303 no 5 sporting rolling blocks in the ruahine antique arms auction in January if you really want one.

put plenty of photos on here as you build it, i enjoy and envy the workmanship of you guys that an build or refinish old rifles. As an aside many years ago there was a 303 marked double at ted rodgers auction in welly that had been rebored to 375 h and h

Originally Posted by Sideshow

https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.co...8012&saletype=

That looks stunning. Always thought they would be quite a cool rifle but that is just wicked.
Love the 6 leaf express sight

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Missing one critical part

For me a hunting single shot needs an exposed hammer
I like how it works with one in the chamber and the hammer at half cock
Very fast and easy to use
The ultimate safety catch

You can "half cock" a Martini Henry.
Alas I'm not sure you own enough Tweed for me to tell you however.

you can half cock a bakail too...and there is no hammer to catch....

That WR looks loverley