Wisc Deer Hunter
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Any differance?? I know .308 is more $ but is it worth it opinons....
.303 Enfield vs .308 Enfield?
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Ash
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The funny thing is that there was a time when the 7.62 NATO rifles were considerably less valuable than the .303 versions!
In my opinion, the 7.62 NATO Enfields are more for shooting, as they lack any kind of history other than as Police rifles. They are interesting in their own right and the fact that the last-produced Enfield variant was based on the #1 action and not the #4 is pretty fascinating to me. They are likely stronger than the .303's and there is no doubt that the rifles are safe and well-made. The finish isn't so good, but that isn't a big deal.
The trouble is that surplus ammo is getting scarce. While there is certainly more variety of 308 ammo on the market, there isn't really that much of a price advantage anymore. As such, I would rather get the .303 versions which have greater historical value over the .308 versions.
Ash
In my opinion, the 7.62 NATO Enfields are more for shooting, as they lack any kind of history other than as Police rifles. They are interesting in their own right and the fact that the last-produced Enfield variant was based on the #1 action and not the #4 is pretty fascinating to me. They are likely stronger than the .303's and there is no doubt that the rifles are safe and well-made. The finish isn't so good, but that isn't a big deal.
The trouble is that surplus ammo is getting scarce. While there is certainly more variety of 308 ammo on the market, there isn't really that much of a price advantage anymore. As such, I would rather get the .303 versions which have greater historical value over the .308 versions.
Ash
loose cannon
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i owned 3 308s none were consistent at feeding extracting and ejecting.
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i owned 1 303 that had a rather generous chamber brass was good for 3 loads max.loaded ammo at that time was too costly not to reload
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i owned 1 303 that had a rather generous chamber brass was good for 3 loads max.loaded ammo at that time was too costly not to reload
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britreloader
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303 vs. 308
I prefer the .303, I reload them and use mine as a hunting rifle. I have a No. 4 mark 2 which has the sweetest trigger and is a great deer rifle. A longbranch no 4 mk I and a rare no 1 mk V made in 1924 all are 303 and accurate. I love playing with different loads and bullet weights but make sure to use 310,311 or 312 bullets not 308.
I prefer the .303, I reload them and use mine as a hunting rifle. I have a No. 4 mark 2 which has the sweetest trigger and is a great deer rifle. A longbranch no 4 mk I and a rare no 1 mk V made in 1924 all are 303 and accurate. I love playing with different loads and bullet weights but make sure to use 310,311 or 312 bullets not 308.
ArchAngelCD
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I like my Enfield that's chambered in 30-06.
Dirtypacman
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.303 for me as preference but I like the historical factor of the enfield.
DMK
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I agree with Ash.
The No.4 rifle is markedly superior to the No.1 and No.2 rifles. The .303 rifles also have a much richer history.
If you're buying commercial ammo, the cost difference isn't that much, although .303 is more limited than the numerous options in .308.
The No.4 rifle is markedly superior to the No.1 and No.2 rifles. The .303 rifles also have a much richer history.
If you're buying commercial ammo, the cost difference isn't that much, although .303 is more limited than the numerous options in .308.
MrDig
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For just plain fun shooting I like my Ishy SMLE 2A in .308, they sometimes do need an adjustment to the magazines here and there. But once the tabs on the mag were tuned a little they feed, and extract just fine for me.
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