Right ammo for 1916 SHT.LE III* ???

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   Hi Guys
I have a quick question from a new guy. I have a chance to pick up a
Original configuration 1916 BSA
SHT.LE III*. My question is will this rifle shoot modern store bought ammo if it doesn't have the HV SC on the barrel??? Or do I need to keep with the earlier round nose bullets??  Thanks   

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Gringo348 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 14 2024 Location: North Platte NE Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gringo348 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply *Topic: Right ammo for 1916 SHT.LE III ???** Posted: February 14 2024 at 2:28pm
	Hi Guys I have a quick question from a new guy. I have a chance to pick up a Original configuration 1916 BSA SHT.LE III*. My question is will this rifle shoot modern store bought ammo if it doesn't have the HV SC on the barrel??? Or do I need to keep with the earlier round nose bullets?? Thanks

shiloh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: January 08 2019 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 3049	Post Options Post Reply Quote shiloh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 14 2024 at 4:21pm
	At one time I owned a 1916 III(no star) and I shot modern ammo out of it with no issues. 150gr Sp`s, 180grn RNSP`s, 215gr lead RN and 174gr FMJ`s (MkVII equiv`t.) All hand loads and some commercial. As long as its in good knick, have at `er.

hoadie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: March 16 2006 Location: Niagara/Canada Status: Offline Points: 9680	Post Options Post Reply Quote hoadie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 14 2024 at 5:17pm
	I have two 1916's. I use the P/H sporter for hunting as my "GO TO". (She's never let me down). I use commercial ammo. 150 gr on deer, 180 on moose, & 174 gr for target w/fmj. I've now retired my "VIMY VET"..but shot the same with it til retirement. So, have at 'er!
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Gringo348 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 14 2024 Location: North Platte NE Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gringo348 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 14 2024 at 5:56pm
	Thanks guys for the info. Good to know. The rifle is in great shape for its age but looks to have had some time in the trenches by the dings and gouges on the stock. I plan to have it checked out by my Gunsmith before I fire it up! Thanks again for your help.

Gringo348 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February 14 2024 Location: North Platte NE Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gringo348 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 14 2024 at 5:57pm
	Thanks guys for the info. Good to know. The rifle is in great shape for its age but looks to have had some time in the trenches by the dings and gouges on the stock. I plan to have it checked out by my Gunsmith before I fire it up! Thanks again for your help. [:P]

britrifles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Georgia, USA Status: Online Points: 8404	Post Options Post Reply Quote britrifles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 14 2024 at 6:03pm
	The .303 Ball Mk VII cartridge with 174 grain spitzer flat based bullet was introduced in 1910, and was the cartridge fired in the millions in WWI and II. If your rifle was made in 1916, it was made to fire the Mk VII cartridge. Any commercial .303 British ammunition should be suitable.