On the site "Canadiangunnutz .com"

They rounded up a heap of pre-orders and talked Ruger into a run of #1 rifles chambered in .303 brit.

Anyone on here get wind of this and order one?

I have put my order in, I think about 100 are coming to Australia but will not get here till December I am told, I will have to play with my 450/400 till then!

some talk here on them......

http://www.australianhunting.n...ex.php?topic=63026.0

Made enquiry about them here in NZ. We can order direct from importer at NZ$2159.

why?

Single shot 303 yes why??

Why? Well I reckon a classic cartridge in a classic rifle.

The key word being class. Those without any would not be interested in this rifle.
Sorry just could not resist, no offence intended really!

And the "so few who were owed so much by so many" were mostly all carrying rifles in .303 brit.

Ruger have done much for the singleshot market - but over $2k for a 303 - that has to be a piss take.
Looking at the market in NZ for No1's I'd be surprised if they sold (m)any

sorry, no offence, I'm just not a 303 or a Ruger fan

303 i understand, but a single shot Ruger??? sounds like underclass

Here is a 303 with class.

TP, This is a 303 with class

http://forums.nitroexpress.com...=0&page=0#Post153011

Von Gruff.

What about a John Rigby 303 sporter then?

A friend of mine in Alberta Canada got his rifle in the mail today. here is a pic.

I was in Ellio's Gunshop, Dunedin NZ and had one in my hands today. Very Very nice light rifle, with lovely wood and excellent balance.

Von Gruff.

The Ruger .303's are in NZ already? but not in Australia??

And there was another due in as well for another order.

Von Gruff.

Now this is a 303 with some class and unfortunately pricetag to go with it!

Holland & Holland - .303 British





Holland & Holland .303 British “Dominion" back action side lock non-ejector, 28 inch barrels, some "frosting" in bores but shoots well, 10.8 lbs (with scope) Carl Zeiss Diavari-D 1.5-6 x 40 scope No 1 German reticle in QD claw mounts. Original hard case included (needs repair)
$35,000.00

http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/default.asp?Pg=27

I got mine a few weeks ago. it's a gorgeous little gun. I put a M8 4x in the supplied rings. it won't get out this fall, but next spring i will be putting 215gr Woodleighs into some bears. can't think of a better rifle for close range spot&stalk blackbear hunting.

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Originally posted by Amphibious:
I got mine a few weeks ago. it's a gorgeous little gun. I put a M8 4x in the supplied rings. it won't get out this fall, but next spring i will be putting 215gr Woodleighs into some bears. can't think of a better rifle for close range spot&stalk blackbear hunting.

Is the 303 still popular in Canada?

is the pope catholic?

still 1000's of enfield sporters kicking around. for most hunter's it's their first rifle.

I'd rather see it in the 30-40 Krag.
Mike73

I would say that a lot of hunters in Canada may have started out with a rifle in .303 brit. But not nearly as many still hunt with it today.

I know a fair number of hunters and I am pretty sure I do not know one who hunts with a .303 today.

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Originally posted by duffy4:
I would say that a lot of hunters in Canada may have started out with a rifle in .303 brit. But not nearly as many still hunt with it today.

I know a fair number of hunters and I am pretty sure I do not know one who hunts with a .303 today.

Australia is the same ,most blokes I know have a old Lithgow No1 MKIII* but rarely use it preferring other modern sporters.

I was interested in the wildcatting .303 to .25/303. I can see it would be a good cartridge for some of the game you have here.

In Canada I reckon it would be a good cartridge for coyotes Pronghorn and deer.(white-tail and mule deer)

I guess if your not from a Commonwealth country you'll never understand. Personally the 30.06 does not hold near as much appeal - but it holds a special place in many an Americans Gun safe.I have a soft spot for the old .303 especially on a No1 Mk3 action. In a strong action such as the Ruger No1 you can load the old .303 up with some real pepper and challenge a .308. I'm having a 303 based wildcat put together at the moment that I've been dreaming about for over 20 years. I very nearly put it on hold in preference for a .303 Ruger No1

regards Jacko