Robl Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Weren’t the old 303 bullets made of much stronger brass though.; compared to modern rounds. IIRC there were a few versions of 303 bullet. I think they made one (for the bren or browning some other machine gun) that had a much stronger case and more powerful charge. (or something similar) There were problems with people using them in the SMLE as it would damage the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Weren’t the old 303 bullets made of much stronger brass though.; compared to modern rounds. IIRC there were a few versions of 303 bullet. I think they made one (for the bren or browning some other machine gun) that had a much stronger case and more powerful charge. (or something similar) There were problems with people using them in the SMLE as it would damage the barrel. The weakest part is still the brass to bullet area though. As soon as the pressure rose sufficiently to release the bullet then it would rise no higher. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 It didnt do John Copin any good when 300,000 12 bore went up at his place Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 It didnt do John Copin any good when 300,000 12 bore went up at his place Deershooter When was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 IIRC its the enclosed barrel space that causes the shot/bullet to become 'dangerous' as its under pressure If you tap a shotgun shell primer with something, apparently they wont go bang (I dont recommend trying this, just in case I'm wrong ) i can assure you if you tap a primer they do go BANG, great targets for airgun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 ditto WelshLamb - the pressure is crucial to the lethality...however wouldn't recommend having them under your bed! errr.... ive got about 1000 12g cartridges under my bed! You mean its not a good place to be keeping them?!!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 i can assure you if you tap a primer they do go BANG, great targets for airgun though i joked about this last night. you mean that people have used these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 i joked about this last night. you mean that people have used these? had a bad batch of carts from Holt's auction so cut the ends of emptied them out and then drilled a hole in a piece of wood so the cartridge was tight, put at the bottom of the garden and shot them with a air rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I lived near an army camp when young, we used to sneak into the exercise area, and collect thunder flashes smoke grenades etc we found a couple of 303 rounds, we lit a fire and threw the lot in the fire, then took cover in a trench, the smoke grenades went off first( very colourful ) followed by the bullets then the thunder flashes which blew the fire apart. stupid kids nothing changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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