identify 303 ammo

c_corrick · 01-08-2006, 09:03 PM

I bought some surplus ammo, and i was wondering if anyone can tell me about it. it is stamped k52 on top and then below is a 7..
thanks

NRAJOE · 01-08-2006, 10:55 PM

Made by KYNOCH in 1952...

In 1910 the 174 grain pointed Mark VII bullet was adopted and the muzzle velocity was increased to 2440 fps. This mark of bullet remained the standard ball round for the remainder of the .303 cartridge's service life.

http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/303hist.html

http://users.swing.be/sw017995/303.htm

01-08-2006, 09:03 PM	#1
c_corrick Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 63	identify 303 ammo I bought some surplus ammo, and i was wondering if anyone can tell me about it. it is stamped k52 on top and then below is a 7.. thanks

01-08-2006, 10:55 PM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Made by KYNOCH in 1952... In 1910 the 174 grain pointed Mark VII bullet was adopted and the muzzle velocity was increased to 2440 fps. This mark of bullet remained the standard ball round for the remainder of the .303 cartridge's service life. http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/303hist.html http://users.swing.be/sw017995/303.htm