Is a 303 a good hunting rifle?

Hunting use The .303 British cartridge is suitable for all medium-sized game and is an excellent choice for whitetail deer and black bear hunting. In Canada it was a popular moose and deer cartridge when military surplus rifles were available and cheap; it is still used.

What is the closest caliber to a 30 06?

The 30-06 remained the U.S. Army’s primary rifle and machine gun cartridge for nearly 50 years before being replaced by the 7.62×51mm NATO and 5.56×45mm NATO, both of which remain in current U.S. and NATO service.

Is 303 British Good for deer?

Yes, the . 303 British is A GOOD CHOICE for whitetail deer hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. 303 British round is approximately 2410 foot-pounds.

What is a good scope for a 303?

Leupold VX1 3-9×40 for bushveld up to 150m. I have this on my 303 now, it’s worth more than the rifle, but it works perfectly. If you want fixed, go for the Leupold FX3-6×42. I’ve stripped all the wood, sights off mine, and fitted a scope plus synthetic stock with a cheek-piece.

Is 303 British interchangeable?

303 British. 303 British cartridge are not interchangeable with each other. Neither the bullet diameter nor the cartridge dimensions are compatible.

What is the difference between a 303 and a 30-06?

30–06 is a more powerful round with a flatter trajectory. Thanks to it’s continued popularity more commercial loads are offered for this round. But the 303 is not a slouch by any means and it is capable of taking most game that can be taken with a 30–06.

Is the 30-06 a good round?

The 30-06 is, generally, more tolerant of light weight bullets for varmiting and such, and more tolerant of heavier bullets for dangerous game. The round holds a definite edge, here. That is my opinion and it is, at least, worth the paper it is printed on.

What is it like to shoot a 303 in the military?

The only rifle that I have fired in .303 (British) is the Lee Enfield, which is a bolt action repeating rifle. It kicks! It kicks pretty darn hard! 40 rounds down the range and you will likely have visible bruising the following day, especially if you are a raw recruit that is unfamiliar with shooting.

Should I get a 30-06 or 30-6 for hunting?

Well, the 30-06 is the better bet due to the availability of more different types of loads for hunting. Also, the ammo is easier to find when needed. however, if you reload, then that should not be a problem.