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pete350
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the same but different!?

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A pair of 303 rounds I think, why the different shapes?

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Post by frogeye »

one on the right is a round nose 303 1914-1918 maybe a tracer if it hasnt got a FMJ full metal jacket.
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Post by RRPG »

As has been said, one on the right is circa 1918, the other is more modern and was used from the mid 20s onwards.

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Post by pete350 »

thanks chaps :)
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Post by stargazer1 »

Yep, part of the evolution of bullet making.
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Post by WhiteHunter »

That bullet is pre WW1. I find these on my Zulu/Boer war firing range
If you don't go out and look your never find it ::g
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John W wrote:I find these on my Zulu/Boer war firing range
South Africa is a LONG way to go to get relics John. Do you fly or take a ferry ?

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RRPG wrote:
John W wrote:I find these on my Zulu/Boer war firing range
South Africa is a LONG way to go to get relics John. Do you fly or take a ferry ?

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No, i swim :P
If you don't go out and look your never find it ::g
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