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Description

Sellier & Bellot loads this .303 British cartridge (Sellier & Bellot part no. SB303B) with a 150-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet, and it ships as a 20-round box. Sellier & Bellot lists the load for hunting, pairing reliable expansion with accuracy. The bullet is a classic soft lead core bullet combining reliable expansion on a variety of game with exceptional accuracy. Muzzle velocity is rated at 2,654 fps and muzzle energy at 2,346 ft-lb from a 23.5-inch test barrel. Pick the 150-grain Soft Point version when you want exactly this bullet in .303 British.

Key Specifications

  • The cartridge is .303 British, the chambering Sellier & Bellot lists for this load, so match it to the marking on your barrel.
  • Bullet weight is 150 grains, which sets this load apart from the other .303 British weights in the line.
  • The bullet type is semi-jacketed soft point, a classic soft lead core bullet combining reliable expansion on a variety of game with exceptional accuracy.
  • The maker lists the jacket material as Fe/CuZn 10, a steel and copper-zinc alloy combination.
  • Bullet diameter is .311 inch as published by the maker.
  • The ballistic coefficient is 0.309 (G1) and 0.156 (G7), the figures to enter in a ballistic calculator.
  • Sectional density is 0.222 lb/in², a measure of how much mass sits behind the bullet’s frontal area.
  • Muzzle velocity is 2,654 fps from a 23.5-inch test barrel, the test condition the maker used.
  • Muzzle energy is 2,346 ft-lb, the figure Sellier & Bellot publishes for the same test.
  • Each box holds 20 rounds, which is the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 150gr Soft Point load meant for range or hunting? Sellier & Bellot lists its suggested use as hunting. The bullet is built for reliable, controlled expansion with accuracy.

What is the bullet on this .303 British load? It is a 150-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet with a Fe/CuZn 10 jacket, .311 inch in diameter.

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

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Additional Information

Bullet Weight (Grains)

150

Caliber/Gauge

.303 British

Case Material

Brass

Cost per Round

1.28

Grains

150Gr

Length

5.3000

Manufacturer

Sellier & Bellot

Manufacturer Part Number

SB303B

Model

Rifle

Product Type

Soft Point

Shipping Weight

1.1813

Units per Box

20

UPC

754908510368