So from a collectors standpoint, it’s less desirable than a .303.
So from a collectors standpoint, it’s less desirable than a .303.
For collectors, somewhat but being converted to a popular cartridge like .308 Winchester might attract a different crowd.Originally Posted by M1lover
No, I'd say more attractive to advanced collectors or oddly also to those who mostly just want to shoot the rifle, since it is a readily available calibre.
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Could the "8" in .308 be a misshaped 3? Seams like a lot of work to change from the fatter rimmed .303, to a .308. If it's the original barrel, how will accuracy be in the long run, since the .303 uses a slightly larger bullet?
We'd need a different angle of pic to tell.
Regards, Jim
A close look shows me the 3 and the 8 are different fonts. The 3 has the Victorian era flat top and the 8 is completely round. It looks like the second 3 was overstepped. It doesn't make sense with an original barrel as it would pattern more that group.
Jamie remember these rifles also came in 30-06 so a later change over wouldn't be too difficult. It would require rebarreling, a magazine change and the rimless extractor. Is it possible that it just mic'ed out to a really tight .308 bore?
I had a #4T way back in the '80s that shot .308 bullets just fine. They're out there for sure.
Regards, Jim
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