They are a beautifully designed rifle and have a very interesting history. For me it is the memories growing up hunting with my father and using his 303 rifle. Every time I look at the 303 it brings back those wonderful memories for me. My dad is 94 and we always talk about those times together, he said if he could he would still be out hunting with me 🙂 Thank you for your comment my friend 👍
@@vanceyboy1959 We turned back the 1 thread depth, rechambered and cut the bolt face appropriately. This gave them a good tight chamber. Originally they were chambered loose for combat reliability, but this resulted in excess rates of case head separation. Then a little hand lapping of the bore, accurate recrowning and they are usually capable of 2 MOA accuracy. More accurate than nearly all shooters.
I agree with your comments that Australia and Canada are the testing grounds. Unfortunately unlike the USA Australia does not have an Amendment written into it's constitution to protect the people owning firearms. After world war 2 the Australian government were more than happy to let returning soldiers keep their 303 rifle as Japan had almost taken Australia. Oh how quickly we forget. With a population of just 30 million people we have 3 million registered guns. I would say around 3% of the population own guns as each gun owner would own multiple firearms.Indonesia's population next to us has over 300 million people. We wouldn't stand a chance if we were invaded. Semi auto guns are banned so it would be like fighting a war with muskets. Hey thanks Wisenber for your comments. Have a great day my friend. 😊👍
@@vanceyboy1959 In all fairness, the US has an Amendment in front of that one protecting free speech, religion and assembly. As you've no doubt noticed from the various platforms, those freedoms are being eroded as well with those erosions being selectively applied. Take away the ability to talk and gather, and no one hears about the rest. The freedoms we believe we have may prove to be no more than props like your 303.
Of course, in the UK, a Denix Lee Enfield is classed as a 'realistic imitation firearm' under the Violent Crime Reduction Act, 2006, and is illegal to own unless you fulfill certain criteria, i.e. 1. a museum or gallery; 2. theatrical performances and rehearsals of such performances; 3. the production of films and television programmes; 4. the organisation and holding of historical re-enactments; or 5. Crown servants. Who would have thought it would be illegal to own a toy gun. You can, actually, own certain 'realistic imitation firearms' provided they are made of a material in a bright colour. the colours are: (a)bright red; (b)bright orange; (c)bright yellow; (d)bright green; (e)bright pink; (f)bright purple; and (g)bright blue. IL am sure these laws made perfect sense to whoever drafted them, and to Parliament for passing ;the laws, but it makes me doubt that there are many rational individuals there.
Here in Western Australia we can even purchase realistic looking and functioning blank firing guns that eject the shells after firing. It's illegal though to own airsoft or bb guns, try and figure that one out. Thanks for your comments and the information you provided. I found it very interesting.👍
New Zealand is where I grew up and learned all my hunting skills from my father. The good old days where you could own semi auto rifles and shotguns. over here in W.A you have to have a special license and reason. You also have to have a gun license to even own a bb gun or an air rifle. I'm heading to NZ in November and look forward to doing a little hunting. Take care my friend and thanks for your comment. 🙂👍
As a collector and 2A advocate, I'm sorry that you have to turn to this alternative.
Never met a gun I didn't like, I love that. That sort of made my day and thanks for your comment my friend.
😊👍 Have a great day.
I've had several SMLEs over the years. I like them. I loved bringing old firearms back to life.
They are a beautifully designed rifle and have a very interesting history. For me it is the memories growing up hunting with my father and using his 303 rifle. Every time I look at the 303 it brings back those wonderful memories for me. My dad is 94 and we always talk about those times together, he said if he could he would still be out hunting with me 🙂 Thank you for your comment my friend 👍
@@vanceyboy1959 We turned back the 1 thread depth, rechambered and cut the bolt face appropriately. This gave them a good tight chamber.
Originally they were chambered loose for combat reliability, but this resulted in excess rates of case head separation.
Then a little hand lapping of the bore, accurate recrowning and they are usually capable of 2 MOA accuracy. More accurate than nearly all shooters.
The vetting process appears to have failed on the electoral level.
I always fear Australia and Canada are just a road map for the US.
I agree with your comments that Australia and Canada are the testing grounds. Unfortunately unlike the USA Australia does not have an Amendment written into it's constitution to protect the people owning firearms. After world war 2 the Australian government were more than happy to let returning soldiers keep their 303 rifle as Japan had almost taken Australia. Oh how quickly we forget. With a population of just 30 million people we have 3 million registered guns. I would say around 3% of the population own guns as each gun owner would own multiple firearms.Indonesia's population next to us has over 300 million people. We wouldn't stand a chance if we were invaded. Semi auto guns are banned so it would be like fighting a war with muskets. Hey thanks Wisenber for your comments. Have a great day my friend. 😊👍
@@vanceyboy1959 In all fairness, the US has an Amendment in front of that one protecting free speech, religion and assembly.
As you've no doubt noticed from the various platforms, those freedoms are being eroded as well with those erosions being selectively applied. Take away the ability to talk and gather, and no one hears about the rest.
The freedoms we believe we have may prove to be no more than props like your 303.
Of course, in the UK, a Denix Lee Enfield is classed as a 'realistic imitation firearm' under the Violent Crime Reduction Act, 2006, and is illegal to own unless you fulfill certain criteria, i.e.
1. a museum or gallery;
2. theatrical performances and rehearsals of such performances;
3. the production of films and television programmes;
4. the organisation and holding of historical re-enactments; or
5. Crown servants.
Who would have thought it would be illegal to own a toy gun. You can, actually, own certain 'realistic imitation firearms' provided they are made of a material in a bright colour. the colours are:
(a)bright red;
(b)bright orange;
(c)bright yellow;
(d)bright green;
(e)bright pink;
(f)bright purple; and
(g)bright blue.
IL am sure these laws made perfect sense to whoever drafted them, and to Parliament for passing ;the laws, but it makes me doubt that there are many rational individuals there.
Here in Western Australia we can even purchase realistic looking and functioning blank firing guns that eject the shells after firing. It's illegal though to own airsoft or bb guns, try and figure that one out. Thanks for your comments and the information you provided. I found it very interesting.👍
Same bull as in NZ
New Zealand is where I grew up and learned all my hunting skills from my father. The good old days where you could own semi auto rifles and shotguns. over here in W.A you have to have a special license and reason. You also have to have a gun license to even own a bb gun or an air rifle. I'm heading to NZ in November and look forward to doing a little hunting. Take care my friend and thanks for your comment. 🙂👍