This 303 British load (X303B1) gives classic hunting rifles a strong, proven soft point with real field authority. Winchester loads it with a 180 grain Power-Point bullet. The exposed lead tip starts expansion fast. The jacket helps the bullet hold together after impact. As a result, this round hits hard, opens cleanly, and drives with purpose.
Winchester lists this load at 2,460 fps and 2,418 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Therefore, it brings serious hunting performance to the 303 British platform. The 180 grain bullet fits the cartridge well. It carries momentum. It also gives the round the weight needed for deer, hogs, black bear, and similar big game.
The Power-Point design keeps the load honest. It does not chase trends. Instead, it uses controlled expansion, useful penetration, and consistent Winchester construction. Moreover, the bullet’s soft point shape gives hunters a reliable impact profile at normal field distances. That matters in older Lee-Enfield rifles, sporterized Mausers, and other rifles chambered for this historic cartridge.
Recoil stays firm but manageable. Meanwhile, the 303 British still delivers the steady authority that made it famous. This load gives hunters a practical way to keep those rifles working in the field, not just sitting in a safe.
Each box contains 20 rounds. Each case includes 10 boxes, totaling 200 rounds. Winchester loads this ammunition in brass cases with Boxer primers, so reloaders can save the fired brass. Retail listings also identify it as non-corrosive and reloadable.
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