Wanted: Reloadable Canadian War Dated .303 Brass

[kajn65]

Hi Rob,

I was pretty lucky to get that particular type of round for that price. The dealer I bought it from only had the one available and wanted to get rid of it pretty quick. He was more interested in collecting RCMP related equipment, firearms, etc.

Just to make sure we're talking about the same type of round. The one round that I have has a chrome plated case that is indented on opposite sides and is painted red in the recess. Where the primer is suppose to be, it is also painted red. The bullet is a copper-coated FMJ. I assume its a Service Issue Mk7 Bullet. I'd give the head stamp info but I'm at work and the round is purposefully left there. Ammo of any type is frowned upon to bring to work (I work for an airline.). Is this the same type of round that you have?

I'm looking for 10-15 rounds if possible. I'd like to have ten rounds in Charger Clips and a few loose for display purposes. Just let me know how much per round you're asking.

Thanks.

Rgs...

Keyan

[kajn65]

Hi Dave,

As I stated earlier, all our inert .303 ammunition (ones looking like Live Ammuntion) will ONLY have Spent Primers or Inert Dummy Primers (Only available in Britian or Europe?) on their cases. Live Primers (New or Misfired) are stickly forbidden for the reasons you mentioned earlier. Hence, my request for spent .303 cases with their spent primers (Boxer Primers) intact.

Rgs...

Keyan

[kajn65]

Hi Tony,

My specific request for spent .303 cases that are Boxer Primed is because they are more easily available here on the East Coast. All Berdan Primer Cases from any vendor or shooter who has had them were quickly discarded for scrap. For any Professional Reloader or any shooter who reloads, they only use the Boxer Primer Cases for reloading because it doesn't require the specializede tooling needed to reload Berdan Primer Cases. At least that's the bunch that I have talked to over the years have told me.

Here too the Boxer Primer Cases hold a more dollar value than the Berdan Primer Cases with the Modern Reloader, especially with one who shoots; for the same reasons you state. I have also tried to abtain the Berdan Primer Cases from Service Rifle Shoots (not just in .303 calibre) and have came up empty handed. These cases are horded for the scrap value of brass. Again, which leads me to my specific request for Spent Boxer Primed Cases.

To be honest, it's an extream pain in the arse to do so. But what's a guy to do. The only other option is to use commercial brass (spent or new). The War Museum that we maybe voluteering with doesn't prefer this option. It would prefer that our Unit have War Dated spent brass for inert .303 ammo. It looks more authentic from their side of things I guess.

Rgs...

Keyan

[rob love]

Originally Posted by kajn65

Hi Rob,

I was pretty lucky to get that particular type of round for that price. The dealer I bought it from only had the one available and wanted to get rid of it pretty quick. He was more interested in collecting RCMP related equipment, firearms, etc.

Just to make sure we're talking about the same type of round. The one round that I have has a chrome plated case that is indented on opposite sides and is painted red in the recess. Where the primer is suppose to be, it is also painted red. The bullet is a copper-coated FMJ. I assume its a Service Issue Mk7 Bullet. I'd give the head stamp info but I'm at work and the round is purposefully left there. Ammo of any type is frowned upon to bring to work (I work for an airline.). Is this the same type of round that you have?

I'm looking for 10-15 rounds if possible. I'd like to have ten rounds in Charger Clips and a few loose for display purposes. Just let me know how much per round you're asking.

Thanks.

Rgs...

Keyan

I will have those small quantities available, no problem. The round you describe is what I have, chrome cases with red flutes, and nothing in the primer pocket. I charge $2 a piece along with appropriate shipping.

[kajn65]

Hi Rob,

Sorry for being so late in getting back in touch with you. It's be very hectic around here to say the least.

Between purchasing a full British Walnut Stock-Set Restoration Kit for my No.4Mk1 Rifle (currently trying to make arrangements with one of our members-an armourer in the Canadian Forces who works on the Canadian Rangers' .303's-to install my new stock on my rifle), work, dealing with a dead PC; and doing a display at an annual Model and Hobby Show with my Re-Enactment Unit ... I've been a very busy lad lately.

Would you reconfirm (send me a PM and/or email me-both addresses-if you like) the Head Stamp information on your WW2 Chrome Plated .303 British Drill Rounds? Are they made by Royal Labratories (stamped "R L" with a British Broad-arrow mark between the two letters) and are also stamped "VI*"; and have a copper plated FMJ bullet in their cases? (See my previous posts about the description of my single drill round.)

Once that is done, I'll be in touch with you again to confirm my order size.

Thanks again for helping a new collector/re-enactor out.

Rgs...Keyan (kajn65)