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303 Epps dimensions?
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Does anyone have the dimensions of the .303 Epps?

I recently acquired a Ross sporter that has been rebarrelled (but not marked) to a .303 British Improved type cartridge that I believe to be .303 Epps but I don't have the dimensions to compare.

While I'm at it, does anyone know the thread specs on a Ross barrel?

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303 Epps; case length 2.16,head dia. .455,rim
dia. .540,neck dia. .339,neck length .278,rim
thickness .064,shoulder dia. .447,length to shoulder 1.88,shoulder angle 42.87,case capacity 59.73grs.water.Ref.THE HANDLOADERS MANUAL OF CARTRIDGE CONVERSIONS by JOHN J.DONNELLY

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I own such a beasty, but I had it done. You might NOT have an Epps conversion at all, does your chamber have "LC" marked on it? This was a field chambering job done to loosen the chambers for trench use. Rounds fired in such a chamber come out looking.. well... eeuch! Mine was that way, that's why I had it rechambered.
For Lots more info on the Ross go to: http://www.armscenter.com/rossrifles/
For lots of info on the Epps go to http://www.303british.com

[ 01-15-2003, 21:23: Message edited by: John Y Cannuck ]
 
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