Thanks! A .303 from '03 eh! Which book is that? I should ask my kids to get it for me for Christmas! That .303 Canadian site was very interesting; there's a site that explains the ballistics/compensation of the 303 that makes it so accurate at 900-1000 yards in a Lee-Enfield especially, I'll try to ...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Switzerland Gives a pretty good overview of the laws. In summary- 30-60% gun ownership Most liberal in Europe, most like US No machine guns Carry Permit not easy, but transport fine, and in practice you see people walking around with military or hunting ri...

http://www.swissrifles.com/shooting/ This is a good summary of shooting in German-speaking Switzerland, written by an American. My experience in French-speaking Switzerland has been different. I have found it very easy to buy guns and ammo (certainly in comparison with UK!) as long as you have a cle...

Just emailed my gunsmith asking what they can get.
I've seen Winchester and Fiocchi a few times here, especially in shotgun ammo.

I'll ask them if they've got any old Dominion for you

You're quite right Joe, made in Serbia.
It was all they had in stock at the gunsmith, though I'm sure they'll be happy to order me anything you guys recommend!

Thanks for the kind comments! I'm not sure I'm ready for reloading yet, though I'd love to learn one day. Thanks for the cleaning advice, sounds like I've got done work to do...! As for Switzerland, I'd be happy to write up what I know, I'll try in the next few days, but the short version is that it...

Here's a photo of the whole gun, and one of the Ammo I have-

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I realised I actually have some photos on my phone that I took for the Permit-

3-5 cents a round?! Bloody hell, and they say I'm lucky?! I'll take photos of the Ammo and the 1895 tonight, Serial Number too, maybe someone can help tell me how to tell the production year and so on. Warning- it looks kinda used... my Godfather used to keep it in his shed, then it was in an attic ...

Thanks Joe, If you're ever over here you're welcome to come and have a go! When I was 18-19 I used to shoot a lot of .303 at Bisley in old Lee-Enfields, especially at 1000 yards (7.62 for 300) so I'm a bit of a .303 fan I guess. When I get back tonight I'll take a photo of the box of ammo i got from...

Thanks!
It seems to be a friendly place; I'm looking forward to getting some good advice!

Hi there, good morning! I've just joined, after reading the excellent article on the Winchester 1895. I'm British (like the .303), live in Switzerland, and spend most weekends in France. 31 years ago, on my 21st Birthday, my Godfather gave me his Winchester 1895 in .303 British. He was a Veterinaria...