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fez
09-29-2014, 08:03 PM
Don't know how to do pics but will describe best possible. Headstamp has a u 41 and v11. Box states:
50 cartridges/patrone
(cordite) (kordiet)
Solid pointed bullet
Koelpunte Onbeslaan
174 grains/grein
non fouling vuilwerend
Maunufactured by
vervaardig deur
The Mint Pretoria
Die munt
SONDER LAAIPLAATJIES

Anyone have an idea?

fez
09-29-2014, 08:14 PM
Never mind I found it on the second pass thru of the headstamp sticky. Missed it the first time around. It is South African.

l921428x
09-29-2014, 08:18 PM
what caliber is it? I used to buy all the SA 762x51 I could find but that was 8/9 years ago.
maybe this will help you

http://cartridgecollectors.org/?page=headstampcodes

fez
09-29-2014, 08:22 PM
[QUOTE=l921428x;391590]what caliber is it? I used to buy all the SA 762x51 I could find but that was 8/9 years ago.
maybe this will help you

http://cartridgecollectors.org/?page=headstampcodes[/QUOTE
It's 303 British. Sorry.

l921428x
09-29-2014, 08:54 PM
where did you get, find it, buy it?
now I can understand the 174 grain weight.
I found that the sa 762x51 was a pleasure to shoot,
accurate w/o a whole lot of deviance.

fez
09-30-2014, 08:13 AM
where did you get, find it, buy it?
now I can understand the 174 grain weight.
I found that the sa 762x51 was a pleasure to shoot,
accurate w/o a whole lot of deviance.

I couldn't sleep last night. Something was bothering me about that label. It does not state a caliber at all. The gun show seller hand wrote 303 brit on it. I measured it out to some Iraq ammo I shot and it's a match.

fez
09-30-2014, 08:49 AM
By the way I almost did not buy my Enfield because or price/availabilty of ammo. Factory stuff at $16 and up for 20 rounds is pricey for me. I just search for cheaper surplus. I'm a retired working class guy on fixed income (ss only). 9mm,7.62x39 and 22 is it for me. However, as I only get to the public range about once a month and keep up practice with my sd hand guns I figured I would only be shooting the Enfield 2-3 times a year. But even if I'm not shooting her it's still just nice to handle. LOL.

l921428x
09-30-2014, 09:47 AM
I know what you mean. I bought a 40 something k98 years ago, I have never fired it just wanted it.
glad you found some kind of answer.

fez
09-30-2014, 11:11 AM
I know what you mean. I bought a 40 something k98 years ago, I have never fired it just wanted it.
glad you found some kind of answer.

You're a better man then me. I have to be able to shoot them somewhat or it would bug me to no end. I just got to see what they could do. LOL.

00RedZX-6R
09-30-2014, 11:59 AM
I have never shot my enfield, because I don't have any ammo for it.

fez
09-30-2014, 01:34 PM
I have never shot my enfield, because I don't have any ammo for it.

If I was in your shoes I would spring for ONE box of 20 rounds just to shoot it. LOL.

Schuetzenman
09-30-2014, 07:50 PM
I have never shot my enfield, because I don't have any ammo for it.

I saw the handwriting on the wall about 2003 on .303 surplus. Sold my Enfields and all the ammo. South African .303 was good, the Greek HXP surplus was the best. Pakastani = the worst in .303 ammo. You'd be better off with WWII British corrosive Cordite loaded rounds.

fez
10-03-2014, 09:23 AM
A little off track here. There is a yearly antique show at the fair grounds once a year. One of the firearms sellers has an old Swiss Veterlli (?) that he has not sold for years. Wanted $200. In pretty good shape. I am almost tempted to offer $100. What holds me back is the ammo. It's a 10. something ammo and if it's in the original rimfire configuration almost impossible to find. If it has been converted to centerfire 10. something you MAY be able to find a specialty shop that deals in it. For 100 it might be worth to find some ammo and shoot it ONE time.

Dan44
10-05-2014, 08:38 PM
I just stocked up, For me Yugo surplus shoots best. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/Dan44/DSCN0338.jpg

El Laton Caliente
10-05-2014, 09:08 PM
I still have a little SA 7.62x51, wish I had stacked it to the roof... I'd love to find a case or two of Brit 303... Good buy!

fez
10-08-2014, 09:00 PM
I just stocked up, For me Yugo surplus shoots best. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/Dan44/DSCN0338.jpg

I'm drooling. Where and how much? Thanks.

alismith
10-18-2014, 09:18 PM
I have never shot my enfield, because I don't have any ammo for it.

Check out Sportsman's Guide:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist?k=.303+british