Can I use these Sellier & Bellot 180 grain bullets in my standard .308 Winchester hunting rifle?

No, these bullets feature a nominal diameter of .311 inches (7.92 mm) and are specifically engineered for true .311" bore rifles such as the .303 British, 7.62x54mmR, and 7.65x53mm Argentine. They are not intended or suitable for standard .308 bore rifles like .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield, which require a smaller .308" projectile diameter for proper accuracy and safety.

Are these Sellier & Bellot FMJ bullets suitable for ethical deer or pig hunting in the Australian bush?

No, these are Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) projectiles designed strictly for target practice, range training, and historical military rifle competitions. Because the non-expanding solid jacket design does not mushroom or expand on game, they are entirely unsuitable for ethical hunting and you should transition to a soft point projectile instead.

What kind of ballistic performance and trajectory can I expect out to 400 metres with these 180 grain .303 bullets?

When loaded to a standard factory muzzle velocity of approximately 755 m/s (2,477 fps) with a Most Recommended Distance zero of 157 metres, these bullets provide stable supersonic flight and a flat trajectory. In a .303 British cartridge, they retain roughly 544 m/s and 1,728 Joules of energy at a 400-metre distance.

Do these reloading bullets require any electrical compliance certifications or RCM markings for use in Australia?

No, electrical compliance is completely not applicable to this product. These are inert, unprimed mechanical reloading components containing no electrical circuitry, so they are completely exempt from Australian 240V, SAA approvals, and RCM compliance markings.

303 Cal Bullets - Sellier & Bellot V338822

The Sellier & Bellot 7.62 / .303 Cal 180 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Bullets (Part Number: V338822, Bullet Code: #2909) are unprimed component projectiles designed for handloading rifle ammunition. Engineered with a nominal diameter of 7.92 mm (.311 in), these 180-grain (11.70 g) projectiles provide the correct bore fit, rifling engagement, and gas seal required for military surplus and classic service rifles chambered in .303 British, 7.62x54mmR, and 7.65x53mm Argentine. Each projectile features a lead core enclosed in a CuZn 10 gilding metal jacket to reduce barrel leading during high-volume range training.

Key Features

Bore-Matching .311" Diameter: Sized to a nominal 7.92 mm (.311 in) to ensure proper gas sealing and rifling contact in military rifle barrels that are oversized compared to standard .308" commercial bores.
Full Metal Jacket Construction: Built with a solid lead core and a CuZn 10 copper-zinc alloy jacket to withstand military service velocities without core separation or bore fouling.
Aerodynamic Ballistics: Features a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.506 (G7 BC of 0.255) and a sectional density of 0.266 lb/in² for stable flight and flat trajectories beyond 400 metres.
Convenient Packaging: Supplied in 50-count packs suitable for load development and range sessions.

Specifications

Product Type: Component projectiles for reloading (unprimed, non-loaded)
Manufacturer Part Number: V338822 (S&B Bullet Code: #2909)
Calibre / Bore Designator: 7.62 mm / .303 British
Nominal Bullet Diameter: 7.92 mm (.311 in)
Bullet Weight: 180 grains (11.70 grams)
Bullet Style: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (Gilding metal)
Ballistic Coefficients: G1: 0.506 | G7: 0.255
Sectional Density: 0.266 lb/in²
Package Quantity: 50 projectiles per pack
Primary Cartridge Compatibility: .303 British, 7.62x54mmR, 7.65x53mm Argentine

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 7.62/303 Cal 180 Grain Fmj Bullets 50 Pack for?

Service Rifle and Historical Military Rifle Competitors — requires a true .311 in nominal diameter projectile to achieve proper rifling engagement and a 0.506 G1 ballistic coefficient for predictable supersonic stability in Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III, No. 4, and Mosin-Nagant service rifles.
Range Target Handloaders — requires an economical 50 pack of 180-grain FMJ reloading component bullets with CuZn 10 jackets to eliminate bore leading during prolonged target practice sessions in rifles chambered for .303 British or 7.62x54mmR.

Less suitable for: Standard .308-bore rifles (such as .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield) due to excessive pressure risks from the oversized .311 in diameter, and ethical game hunting, where non-expanding FMJ bullets must be replaced by controlled-expansion soft point hunting projectiles.

SKU	SAB42217LP
Model #	V338822
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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