16 January 2003, 03:23
SamB303 Epps dimensions?
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?
Thanks!
Sam B.
FireflyArms.com16 January 2003, 04:35
Wildcat Crazy303 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
WC
16 January 2003, 06:21
John Y CannuckI 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 ]