The Ross rifle was a notoriously inefficient straight-pull bolt action .303 inch calibre rifle produced in Canada from 1903 until the middle of the First World War.
The Ross .303 had many faults in the adverse environment imposed by trench warfare, and after numerous complaints the replacement of all Ross rifles in the three Canadian Divisions by the Lee-Enfield was ordered.
Snipers, however retained a considerable fondness for the weapon.
A sporting version using the new .280 Ross cartridge was produced for some time, and both the Ross rifle and the .280 calibre "magnum" round acquired a very considerable international reputation among target shooters, deer-stalkers and safari hunters.
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