Hornady 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT

Hornady 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT

The Hornady 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT is a robust bullet component designed for handloaders seeking reliable feeding, consistent ballistics, and smooth cycling in .303-caliber rifles. Weighing 174 gr with a .311‑inch diameter, the 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT sports a full metal jacket and boat-tail profile, ensuring stable flight, minimal barrel fouling, and dependable performance across British military and sporting rounds.

Featuring precise jacket-to-core alignment, the 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT offers consistent muzzle velocities and uniform trajectories suitable for high-volume shooting or serious range training. The boat-tail design enhances aerodynamic efficiency and reduces drag, giving the 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT flatter shooting characteristics compared to flat-base FMJ bullets.

The Hornady 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT feeds reliably in bolt-action and magazine-fed rifles such as classic .303 British Mausers and sporting bolt guns. Its full metal jacket protects the lead core without jacket-core separation, even in long firing strings. Shooters appreciate the smooth chambering and dependable ignition provided by the 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT under varied shooting conditions.

In range and field use, the 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT delivers clean paper and steel punch-throughs with no barrel leading, thanks to its well-engineered jacket and boat-tail geometry. Consistent grouping and repeatable point-of-impact make this bullet component a solid choice for training drills and general marksmanship practice.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT is sold as a bullet component only. Reloaders must pair it with suitable brass, powder, and primers. With strict quality control over weight, jacket thickness, and concentricity, the Hornady 303 Cal 174gr FMJ BT delivers reliable feeding, consistent accuracy, and lasting barrel life in .303‑caliber platforms.