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    Thanks for the info on rim specs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve762 View Post
    Thanks for the info on rim specs.
    Here are the full (mil) dimensions of the 303 cartridge and the chamber







    And, for comparison the SAAMI drawings :


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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan de Enfield View Post
    Here are the full (mil) dimensions of the 303 cartridge and the chamber







    And, for comparison the SAAMI drawings :


    https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...artridge-1.jpg

    it seems as if the mil drawing has not come over :
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    Here's a box of the Winchester Red label .303 for synchronised guns!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 30Three View Post
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    Here's a box of the Winchester Red label .303 for synchronised guns!

    But it was 'last resort' ammunition and only to be used in an emergency ;
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