303/30-06 wildcat ?
I recently bought an odd lot of ammo and there was some 30-06 cases shortened to 308 length and necked up to 303 and was wondering if anyone has heard of these or just someone experimenting. Any info is always appreciated. Terrill
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That's one I never heard of. Maybe someone needed to clean up a 303 chamber and used that reamer to do it. Then used the .311 303 bullets so they would fit the bore. Kind of a backwards way to do things because .308 bullets are a lot more available in various forms and weights than .311 bullets. To each his own I guess. Bob
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In the "old" days it was common to reform 30-06 cases to 7.7 Jap when the Jap ammo was not available or hard to get. A knowledgable home gunsmith could remove and shorten the 7.7 barrel chamber, rechamber to .308 or .300 Savage and then reload the .311 bullets. A lot of trouble but it gave you a shootable rifle.
I once loaded some 150 grain 30-30 bullets in my 7.7 Jap Sporter and it shot very well at 100 yards. Groove diameter was .312.
I agree with Mobuck, The most logical answer - 7.65 Argentine.
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Another reason why I never bought guns that shot "exotic" rounds.
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Someone 're-purposed' 30/06 cases into 7,65 x53.
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i agree with what Mobuck said, have done that myself.
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My curiosity satisfied and a thanks to all who replied. Terrill
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