303 or 45-70?

[Uncharted_NT]

.303! Rule Britannia!

 

[Tundra Tiger]

You will love the 303

.... if I ever find one...

 

[Flbt]

FYI - The 35-303 British wildcat is one of the chamberings that JES Rebore offers if you're a reloader:

Caliber & Bore Options - Reboring by J E S

Caliber & Bores Available

35caliber.com

Since the goal would be to get the caliber >= 35 & because the 303 British is rimmed, I wonder if converting to a 9.3x74r would be doable? It's annoying that I can't use my Ruger No. 1S in Mississippi or Louisiana because it doesn't have an exposed hammer but I can't use it in Arkansas either because that cartridge isn't straight-walled. It's like all three states hate one of my favorite rifle / round combinations.

The 9.3 now that is a interesting idea had not even crossed my mind

 

[sestoppelman]

I want a .303; I was actually looking online today over lunch. No luck so far.

Here ya go.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1105362821

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Thanks Scott. It's on my watch list - saw it at lunch.

 

[Captain Munro]

FYI - The 35-303 British wildcat is one of the chamberings that JES Rebore offers if you're a reloader:

Caliber & Bore Options - Reboring by J E S

Caliber & Bores Available

35caliber.com

Since the goal would be to get the caliber >= 35 & because the 303 British is rimmed, I wonder if converting to a 9.3x74r would be doable? It's annoying that I can't use my Ruger No. 1S in Mississippi or Louisiana because it doesn't have an exposed hammer but I can't use it in Arkansas either because that cartridge isn't straight-walled. It's like all three states hate one of my favorite rifle / round combinations.

Agreed! I have a Ruger No 1. In 45-70 but without the hammer it doesn't make the rules.

 

[Graham Hunter]

I have one in 303. I love it. Shoots anything under an 1.5inch. But it does have a little bounce to it. I think a 45-70 might be hard to handle!

 

[PCC600]

Here ya go.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1105362821

That is a nice rifle .

 

[AZDAVE]

I have been a fan or the old 45/70 for a LONG time, but in this rifle I would pick the 303. If it was a sharps or rolling block the choice would be a 45/70.

 

[Bonk]

Easy call for me. 303 British.

The 45-70 juice isn’t worth the squeeze IMO. Too much noise/recoil for a relatively modest result. Not particularly accurate in my experience but not inaccurate either. Somewhat expensive ammo for the performance you get. FWIW, I’ve owned several lever actions and one Highwall in 45-70. I appreciate it’s history but not enough to own another one.