The Sellier & Bellot .303 British 180gr FMJ ammunition (MPN: SBV340532) is engineered for target practice, range training, and historical service rifle shooting. Loaded with a 180-grain (11.70 g) full metal jacket projectile featuring a lead core and CuZn 10 brass jacket, this round provides reliable feeding and consistent cycling in vintage military actions and sporterised bolt-action platforms. Each factory round utilises non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass casings loaded to standard CIP pressure limits suitable for classic service rifles in sound working order.

Key Features

• Non-Expanding FMJ Projectile: Standard metallic CuZn 10 jacket over a lead core prevents bore leading and maintains profile integrity through feed ramps and magazines.
• Consistent Ballistic Output: Generates a muzzle velocity of 755 m/s (2,477 fps) and a muzzle energy of 3,335 Joules (2,452 ft·lb) from a standard 600 mm test barrel.
• Trajectory Retention: Features a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.506 (G7 = 0.255) and an optimal manufacturer-recommended distance zero of 157 metres, retaining 544 m/s and 1,728 J at 400 metres.
• Reloadable Brass Cases: High-quality, boxer-primed brass cases allow for reloading and ensure clean cycling in historical platforms.
• Bulk Range Packaging: Supplied in convenient 50-round boxes for extended practice and match sessions.

Specifications

• Calibre: .303 British
• Bullet Weight: 180 grains (11.70 grams)
• Bullet Profile: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ, Bullet No. 2909)
• Bullet Diameter: 0.311 in (7.88 mm)
• Sectional Density: 0.266 lb/in²
• Muzzle Velocity: 755 m/s (approx. 2,477 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 3,335 Joules (approx. 2,452 ft·lb)
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1 = 0.506 | G7 = 0.255
• Overall Cartridge Length: 77.50 mm
• Primer Type: Boxer, non-corrosive
• Case Material: Brass (reloadable)
• Box Quantity: 50 rounds
• Licence Requirement: Australian Category B firearms licence required

Who is the Sellier & Bellot .303 British 180gr FMJ 50 Pack for?

• Historical service rifle competitors — fires a 180-grain FMJ bullet at 755 m/s, matching traditional service profiles for Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III, No. 4 Mk I/II, and P14 rifle matches without exceeding safe CIP working pressures.
• Target shooters and range trainers — provides 303 British FMJ rifle ammunition packed in bulk 50-round boxes, delivering 3,335 Joules of muzzle energy with a high 0.506 G1 ballistic coefficient for predictable elevation data out to 400 metres.
• Pest and furbearer controllers — delivers a non-expanding 180-grain full metal jacket profile generating 3,335 Joules of energy, offering deep penetration with minimal pelt and tissue damage where projectile expansion is undesirable.

Less suitable for: Medium-to-large game hunting (such as deer and pigs). Because the 180-grain FMJ profile is fully non-expanding, hunters require a controlled-expansion soft-point hunting cartridge to ensure ethical terminal performance.