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.303 British 174 gr FMJ Ammunition – 20 Round Box

UPC: 047700170800

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Description

The Remington UMC .303 British 174 grain FMJ load is exactly what you need if you shoot a Lee-Enfield or other .303 British rifle and want to get to the range without overthinking it. This is straightforward ammunition built for high-volume shooting. Since it's loaded right here in the USA, you get brass cases that are reloadable and non-corrosive primers, which means you can clean normally after your range session without worrying about the special procedures that old military surplus requires.

What makes the UMC .303 British load practical

The 174 grain full metal jacket bullet is the classic weight for .303 British rifles. It launches at 2475 feet per second, which sits right in the middle of where the cartridge performs best. This is the same weight that defined the round during its military service, and there's a reason it lasted through decades of use. The FMJ construction handles feeding reliably, which matters when you're working through a box at the range. For .303 British specifically, consistent ammo that cycles smoothly is half the battle.

UMC's approach to value ammunition

Remington UMC keeps costs down by focusing on essentials. That means no fancy marketing or premium packaging, just ammunition that works. The company has been building ammunition since 1867, so the approach is pretty time-tested. You get brass cases instead of steel, non-corrosive primers you don't have to flush immediately, and predictable performance in your rifle. There are no hollow points or specialty features here, which is fine because the .303 British has never needed them for what you're actually using it for.

Real use for this load

Target shooting is where this ammunition lives. It's what you fire when you want to spend an afternoon at the range, run through a few boxes, and go home. The 20-round box makes it convenient to grab without committing to a full case, and the round itself feeds reliably through the magazines and actions of vintage Lee-Enfield rifles and any modern .303 British firearm you might own. If you're collecting these rifles and actually shooting them instead of letting them sit, this is the ammunition that makes that practical.

Key Specifications

  • Caliber: .303 British
  • Bullet Weight: 174 grains
  • Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
  • Muzzle Velocity: 2475 fps
  • Muzzle Energy: 2366 ft-lbs
  • Case Type: Brass, reloadable
  • Primer: Non-corrosive, boxer primed
  • Rounds per Box: 20
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Manufacturer: Remington
  • MPN: 23701
  • UPC: 047700170800
  • Box Dimensions: 5.85 inches

What’s Included

  • 20 rounds of Remington UMC .303 British 174 gr FMJ ammunition

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this Remington .303 British ammunition work in my Lee-Enfield rifle?

Yes. The 174 grain load is the standard for .303 British firearms, and the FMJ round feeds reliably in Lee-Enfield rifles and other .303 British rifles. This is the classic weight for the cartridge. Just make sure your rifle is actually chambered in .303 British and not another caliber.

Can I reload the brass cases after firing the UMC .303 British?

Yes. Remington UMC ammunition comes in reloadable brass with boxer primers. This means you can save the cases and reload them after you've fired them, which extends the value if you reload regularly.

Is the UMC .303 British using corrosive primers like old surplus ammo?

No. This is non-corrosive ammunition. You don't need to perform the special water-based cleaning that military surplus .303 British requires. Standard firearm cleaning procedures work fine.

What's the intended use for the 174 grain FMJ load?

Target shooting and range training. The full metal jacket bullet is designed for consistent feeding and is ideal for high-volume practice. It's not designed for hunting, but it's perfectly suited for plinking and marksmanship work at the range.

Additional information

Caliber/Gauge

.303 British

Case Material

Brass

Cost per Round

1.75

Grains

174 GR

Length

5.8500

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

23701

Shipping Weight

1.2

Units per Box

20

UPC

047700170800

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