Lead free .303 British

[Triggermortis]

I’m now looking at a lead free option for the Enfield, anyone used these and with what powder please .

Barnes Triple-Shock X (TSX) Bullets 303 Calibre (0.311" diameter) 150gr Flat Base Lead-Free 50/Box 30393

The TSX was introduced in 2003 and has become Barnes' most popular hunting bullet. The TSX has gained worldwide recognition as one of the deadliest, most dependable bullets you can buy. Try these all-copper bullets and realize the added benefits of improved accuracy, reduced barrel fouling and...

www.reloadingsolutions.com

 

[Lampwick]

I’m not sure I could afford to try them!

 

[karamoja]

I have been looking at the same thing. I am mindful of the 18 tonn service pressure, often U.S. data is for p14's so higher. The mixture of variables really needs proofing for a no.3 or no 4.
When non lead becomes mandatory I guess I will be pushed into sorting out a load.

I’m now looking at a lead free option for the Enfield, anyone used these and with what powder please .

Barnes Triple-Shock X (TSX) Bullets 303 Calibre (0.311" diameter) 150gr Flat Base Lead-Free 50/Box 30393

The TSX was introduced in 2003 and has become Barnes' most popular hunting bullet. The TSX has gained worldwide recognition as one of the deadliest, most dependable bullets you can buy. Try these all-copper bullets and realize the added benefits of improved accuracy, reduced barrel fouling and...

www.reloadingsolutions.com

 

[takbok]

I'd be inclined to give these a try:

Barnes Tac-X 7.62x39 .310 123Grn HPBT 50 Pack BA30387 - Reloading UK

All-copper TAC-X rifle bullets have a proven reputation for accuracy. They're designed for controlled, double-diameter expansion and full functionality at close or long range.

www.reloading.co.uk

 

[viking90]

Lehigh defence do them in .311. Cdsg had some in stock but the Barnes seem pretty thin on the ground. My 54r is due a rebarrel and I think I'll be going for a 30cal tube so I can use 308 bullets instead of .310/.311

 

[Triggermortis]

Thanks for the info chaps, I’ll try these first I think then go onto others if I can’t get them to work, any suggestions on powder?
Mines an MLE so has a much longer barrel than the more common SMLE.

 

[long_range_rob]

My experience of TSX is not the best. Beautifully accurate but on roe/muntjac they seemed to pass straight through with no expansion and lots of runners.

I now stick to GMX (now CX) or preferably Sako Blade

 

[viking90]

It's a shame, I've designed 145grn hollow points and match rounds for 303/54r I just can't get them machined

 

[User00040]

It's a shame, I've designed 145grn hollow points and match rounds for 303/54r I just can't get them machined

Make them open source, upload CAD files and see if some guys in America will make some in return.

 

[viking90]

Make them open source, upload CAD files and see if some guys in America will make some in return.

Hell no lol. I'm not one for giving away money making opportunities

 

[Y85]

I did some pretty (for me) extensive load workup with the Barnes 150 (.311), the Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 123 (.311), and the Shock Hammer 150 (.312). I found the Barnes less accurate in my two rifles (one a 1917 SMLE No.1 MkIII all original, and another a rifle I rebuilt using a 1918 No.1, MkIII action and barrel). I'm not sure there was much to say on the original SMLE due to using iron sights but the rebuilt 303 preferred RL-15 (although I did try H414 and IMR8208XBR). My personal preference was the Hammer Hunter Shock Hammer 150gr (I'm using it on a bear hunt in a few weeks). The loads were

Powder	Temp ©	Load (gr)	Brass	Projectile	Weight (gr)	Primer	G1 BC	COAL (")	OTB (")	Jump (")	Predicted (fps)	Velocity (fps)	ES	SD	100 yds	200 yds	300 yds
RL-15		46.0	IVI	TSX	150	CCI 200	0.322	3.050	2.431	0.196	2827	2671	40	22		4.90	6.00
RL-15		49.0	IVI	Controlled Chaos	123​	CCI 200	0.286	3.050	2.490	0.153	3069	2942	17	9	1.18
RL-15		44.5	IVI	Shock Hammer	150​	Rem 9.5M	0.338	2.913	2.500	0.025		2643	11	5	1.50	1.63

I can dig out my other numbers if they would be helpful for the Barnes. I don't know if the Hammers are available in UK -- they have worked well for me.

 

[User00040]

Hell no lol. I'm not one for giving away money making opportunities

People will not pay to use untested/unproven products...

 

[viking90]

People will not pay to use untested/unproven products...

OK

 

[Triggermortis]

Hell no lol. I'm not one for giving away money making opportunities

So patent them and let someone else produce them under licence?

 

[karamoja]

Anyone with up to date experience with non lead for the .303.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

We have made non lead in 303 in Peregrine and Fox Classic Hunter
First ones for a H&H Double rifle we regulated the ammo for (reverse engineer the ammo don't feck with the rifle!)
The rest for No3 Mk1 SMLE and N04 Mk2 both two groove and four groove

155gr 303 in Fox Classic Hunter
152gr in Peregrine

Powder from memory was RS52 and N140

We have stock of both

 

[karamoja]

Thank you Ed, I'll give you a call tomorrow. Very helpful.