.303 British

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Caliber Description

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Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

78 - 144 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

56 Grains of Water / 42.6 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

2877 fps / 2196 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

2.213'' / 3.075''

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