303 Brass Web Seperation

[Brian Dick]

Are the Remington-UMC cartridges sporting Mk.8 spec boat tails now? As far as I know, Winchester and Remington produced a Mk.7 equivalent projectile for their ammo but maybe that's changed. Winchester doesn't even have an offering anymore. It wouldn't surprise me that they are outsourcing components. To be honest, I've lost a lot of respect for Remington since they were bought out by Freedom Group several years ago. It would seem that the quality control on their firearms and ammo has deteriorated along with the change in ownership/management. I sincerely hope they rectify the problems.

The American ammo manufacturers are missing a great opportunity to produce correct 174 grain, Mk.7z specification ammunition at a reasonable price. We know they can do it. The demand is there too but it MUST be reasonably priced.

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[old tanker]

The Mk.8z was for use in the Vickers MMG.

Most of the .303 I shoot is in the Vickers. It came with one barrel already stamped with a "7." Its barrels are considerably easier to change to suit the bullet than a rifle's.

Both my Enfields, the No.1 Mk III* and the No. 4 Mk I/2 are well-worn and boat tail bullets are a waste of time. It does not matter what brand or who loaded the ammunition.

The American ammo manufacturers are missing a great opportunity to produce correct 174 grain, Mk.7z specification ammunition at a reasonable price. We know they can do it. The demand is there too but it MUST be reasonably priced.

Some time ago there was a vendor selling pulled .303 bullets at Knob Creek. Based on the color, I assumed they were cupro-nickel jacketed salvage from POF .303 that was more click than boom. I do not know if they were a true Mk VII bullet as I never sectioned one to see. The last I saw with aluminum in the tip was South African.



I believe that a more conventional design FMJ was loaded in the long gone WCC 81 and HXP 86.



Club match shooters with their old military rifles would probably like a flat based .312 dia. version Hornady's 174 FMJ. Are there enough buyers to make it worth tooling up such a bullet?

[browningautorifle]

Are there enough buyers to make it worth tooling up such a bullet?

I'd say so...just here alone.