Cartridge case for .297 - .230 Morris Long, for Rook & Rabbit rifle, new unprimed brass, unmarked, use small rifle primer. Often confused with the similar .297 - .230 Morris Short, or the .297 - .230 Morris Sporting, you can easily trim this case, and full length size it, to fit either of these other variations.
Sub-caliber adaptors were popular accessories for Martini Henry military rifles, used for gallery practice. Rook and Rabbit rifles are generally tip-open single shot rifles, with tapered octagon barrels, two or three leaf rear sights, often bearing the famous brand name of a London or Birmingham reseller.
This bottleneck brass case is designed to accept a cast lead heel base bullet, sometimes called an outside lubricated bullet..
Use the #LEE-SHELL-7 shell for .22 Hornet. Dies are offered by Buffalo Arms on their website.
This centerfire case is about as powerful as a .22 rimfire cartridge, and may be reloaded many times. Wash fired cases in hot water on the same day they were fired, to preserve them.
All sizes are nominal. Please verify with description for more information.
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Brand of Manufacturer
Made in U.S.A.
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Cartridge
.297-.230 Morris