The PPU .303 British 174gr FMJBT load (PPU part no. PP303F) is a 174-grain full metal jacket boat tail cartridge in .303 British from PPU, the Prvi Partizan factory in Uzice, Serbia that has made ammunition since 1928, sold as a 20-round box. PPU lists 2,400 fps and 2,238 foot-pounds at the muzzle, with a published ballistic coefficient of 0.478. PPU builds this load in its standard rifle line. It is a sensible pick for range practice with a full metal jacket boat tail in a classic British chambering. Each order is one 20-round box.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .303 British, the designation PPU uses for this load.
• The bullet weighs 174 grains, the weight PPU lists for this item.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket boat tail (FMJBT), the style PPU lists for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is 2,400 fps, PPU’s published figure at the muzzle.
• Muzzle energy is 2,238 ft-lbs, PPU’s published figure at the muzzle.
• The ballistic coefficient is 0.478, PPU’s published figure for how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2,225 fps with 1,926 ft-lbs of energy, which shows what is left downrange.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 1,900 fps with 1,402 ft-lbs of energy, which shows what is left downrange.
• Box quantity is 20 rounds, the count you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from the other PPU .303 British loads? This item is the 174-grain full metal jacket boat tail (FMJBT) load at 2,400 fps at the muzzle. PPU also lists 150-grain and 180-grain SPBT loads, which are separate items.

How much energy does it carry downrange? PPU publishes 2,238 foot-pounds at the muzzle, 1,926 at 100 yards and 1,402 at 300 yards.

How many rounds come in the box? This listing is a single 20-round box.

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