Thread: Tony Hawkins, the 38-50 or 38-303 and 303Guy

Hello Guys

I have a rifle coming that was supposedly rechambered from its original 38-55 to now use a 303 case - I'll have to do a chamber cast when I get it. I don't have it in hand yet but should do soon so am in the "homework" stage.

However a bit of sleuthing to date suggests that Tony Hawkins (now deceased) who was a major force in Black Powder and barrel making in NZ a generation or so ago may have had a hand in it.

According to the 'Net he had a cartridge he called the 38 Hawkins which was his version of the 38-303 or 375-303. Does anyone know anything about it??

I have seem posts on overseas forums by a Kiwi who calls himself "303Guy" - does anyone know who he is, I'd love to talk with him as he has accumulated a lot of knowledge in this area (PM me if confidentiality is an issue)

Thanks

there is something similar in a thread on www.terminal balistics definately .303 parent case necked up to larger...not entirely sure if its .38 or 338 but will give you some idea anyway.

Nelson Colie at Status Guns does a 35/303 . . . . he is worth a try, very helpful with lots of knowledge, good guy, does great work

R.

303 guy is a member here but hasn't been active for a year and a half. You could try sending him a private message. He is currently active on the cast boolit website