303 BRITISH Ballistics

303 BRITISH Overview

The303 BRITISHis a rifle cartridge firing a 180 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.369. At the muzzle, it produces 2460 fps velocity and 2418 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of2460 fpsand muzzle energy of2418 ft-lbs, the 303 BRITISH is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.

The ballistic coefficient of0.369provides good performance at typical shooting distances.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: deer, elk, medium-large game.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 303 BRITISH retains 82.1% of its initial velocity and 67.4% of its muzzle energy.