Reloading 303 British with 215 gr Woodleigh Bullets,

[oldpaul]

I have a commercial Ross in .303 that shoots into two inches at 100 yards (open sights) with between 39gr and 40gr of H380, Woodleigh 215gr with an OAL of 3.15". This length is about as long as my magazine will comfortably handle and it seats the bullet at almost precisely case neck length. In the middle of this range of powder charges it chronographs at 2000fps give or take. Regards Tom.

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[Black Lab]

That's pretty darned good shooting. 39-40 gr. is close to max I'm thinking, yes/no ??? What would be your starting load ? Thanks, Jack

I have a commercial Ross in .303 that shoots into two inches at 100 yards (open sights) with between 39gr and 40gr of H380, Woodleigh 215gr with an OAL of 3.15". This length is about as long as my magazine will comfortably handle and it seats the bullet at almost precisely case neck length. In the middle of this range of powder charges it chronographs at 2000fps give or take. Regards Tom.

[oldpaul]

My old Lyman 45th Edition lists a 215 gr jacketed bullet in this caliber with a starting load of 40.0 gr of H-380, 2028fps,with a maximum load of 43.0 gr, at 2150fps. My rifle is more accurate at between 39 and 40 grains. Hopefully the thumbnail I attached is clear enough as it shows other potential loads. I used H-380 early on because like you with 4350 I had it on hand. Regards TomAttachment 30731

[Black Lab]

Thanks, That thumbnail is exactly what I needed. Looks like I may have to buy a new can of powder. Thanks Again