Having never fired a no.4 only handled it for a quick WHT demonstration, I felt the bolt was too big and clumsy, and the working parts were very stiff.
Would you say that the bolt is just something to get used to, and my weapon was stiff due to age, or are all no.4s liek that?
Wonderful rifle! Here in Australia they are very popular. Just a word of advice, if you use old indian ammo, it could be corrosive. I shoot cheap corrosive ammo occasionally in my SMLE. just make sure you wash the barrel out with boiling water. My ritual is to go shooting then make a cup tea afterwards and pour two or three a full tea pots of boiling water down the barrel. Then I clean as usual. It leaves the barrel shiny clean. Also your bolt was cocked at the start of the vid. Happy shooting!
@fiestafan5 I am going to say that you are wrong in what you say about it not being an Enfield if it is 'sporterised'? It was made originally as a Lee Enfield rifle, and will continue to remain so up until the day it dies. The proof marks will be enough to confirm the fact of it being an Enfield, my friend. :o)
@KROONTZ86 When people talk of rifles having been made into 'sporterised' versions, what they mean is that various amounts of timber have been removed, and sometimes the barrel may have been cut down in length? The effect this has on the rifle is to make it much lighter to handle and carry over the course of the day's shooting. Sporterising the Enfield stocks is mostly done those rifles that have been converted to .410 shotguns. Some live fire rifles have also been sporterised. :o)
These 'sporterized' mods make it look like an L42 (exept for the mag). That's what I used as British Army sniper, used up until 1985, so the Lee Enfield was in British Army service for 90 years! It's the No4T with the '32 scope but re-chambered for NATO 7.62mm. The wood was removed to improve barrel harmonics - the less wood touching the barrel, the better. Very nice and very effective.
I have a sporterized no 4 mk I, and every since the day I bought it, and researched it, I've wished it was original. Shoots awesome though, i've cut trees down with it. I've researched the whole restoration prospect and come to the conclusion that, you're right, it's easier, and far cheaper, to pick up another one that is original. Parker & Hale Sporterized mine, with a scope, and in the end its a hell of an elk rifle, at a great price, and the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
At least it was a tasteful sporterization! I plan on getting a scope on mine, but I'm going to get an original(at least a replica) No. 32 scope with the mounts and fittings and cheek rest. Stuff is pricey though!
Who ever butchered that rifle should be locked up for that travesty. The whole reason for Owning a Enfield like that is all the wood and that fantastically buttery smooth action. Yes its a heavy rifle but they shoot like a dream. Have fired many diferent models from the .22 training rifle to the last Canadian models made, (Prefer the Canadian ones over the Indian ones, Also would take a British version)
The detachable magazine was not made to be removed for reloading purposes. It was made to fasilitate cleaning. Stripper clips were used to charge the rifle's magazine, two 5 round clips. It's a common misconception about the Lee-Enfield that the magazine was made to be swapped out for a new magazine to reload, while it certainly can be done the only way the average British soldier could get additional magazines is if he relieved them from other rifles.
Great vid! I'd really like myself an enfield sometime.. It's somewhat expensive for me as a student, but I hope the extra hours on work will give me a chance to get one of these beauties. (Hopefully a mk3)
just saying, beautiful rifle! and i've seen some not so nice sporterizing jobs, but this is actually a very tasteful, nice looking sporterizing job. still retains some of the essence of the old rifle (due to gorgeous wood stock) but looks good in its new role. kudos!
@LukyRemington its disgusting that anyone would do that to such a historic rifle, why couldn't they find some cheap chinese made POS to do that to. The rifle would be ten times more beautiful if it had all the original wood on it.
Thats some backwards ass vulcan logic you got goin there
I put a scope on mine too and changed the stock if you saw it you would probably cry than, it makes it valuable as a modern use rife, ill go hunting...etc whatever i please with mine
Let me tell you, if the canadian soldier who handed it down in my family saw it, he would be proud this young boy loved it so much he didnt leave it to rust somewhere or collect dust on the shelf
Out of curiosity, what was your "deal" that you got on it? I got one for 240 just today, not sporterized at all, bore is nice deep grooves, the bluing is a little worn and the wood needs some oiling but other then that its perfect. Also 1942.
I also have a '42. I love mine, although it's wearing some serious battle scars on the housing. Mine is the original one issues to the British royal navy in '42 though, so I'm ok w/ it :) I love these things, so thank you for posting this video. Glad to see there are others who enjoy shooting them
please help! i am borrowing a enfield no4 mk 1, i took the bolt out, then i put it back in and now i can't close the bolt! By the way i love your rifle, it is a beautiful rifel, mine had the front sights poorly cut off with a grinder! and the stock is destroyed...
@braydenpresber i'm sorry to hear that, i'd probably have to see an image or a video of your problem to help you out. I'm by no means and enfield expert though. But i'd be happy to help if i could see the problem.
@braydenpresber - Probably unscrewed the bolt head. Make sure that the thread on the bolt head is as close to tightened as it can get while the little lug on the side remains in an upward position before inserting the bolt.
If it is a No.4 Mk1* then you need to look for where the bolt head will rotate into the track to the right. Push up just a little bit on the bolt and rotate the bolt head into the cut in the track with your finger.
Also make sure the bolt isnt being stopped by the safety lever.
@braydenpresber the bolthead the part that goes into battery or seals the chamber, the peice at the end of the bolt where the fireing pin comes out. it's threaded on or screws on to the back of the bolt,at least on my model, you just have to make sure it dident come unscrewed even one thread on the bolt is enough to not let you fully close the bolt in short the head space isn't correct so won't lock the bolt home. A smith could show you in 2 sec thats what i had to do haha happens alot.
@braydenpresber The bolt head is threaded. I dare say you have unscrewed it 1 turn and now won't close. Pull it back out and screw the bolt head all the way in and you'll be sweet.
@braydenpresber On the end of the bolt at the face end the part that holds the extractor screws on threads. (its a weird bolt) You probably cant close it because this end part has rotated slightly one or two threads which changes the headspace so you cant close the bolt. You probably worked this out by now, but I did the same thing with mine so thought I would share. All you need to do is screw the extractor part in so it wont go any further (not tight though)
@braydenpresber On mine, you have to pop the bolt head out of its track and rotate it upwards. In the very rear bolt position try to push the bolt head down towards the trigger intil it snaps.
@braydenpresber Gooday' mate. What you might want to try is taking out the bolt and rotating the bolt head clockwise on revolution and putting it back in.
@braydenpresber May be to late now but the anser is that the bold head (right where the extractor is) unscrews making the bolt longer. one turn will close it without ammo but will not close with ammo. more turns than that and the bolt won't seat all the way.
@GlockPunisher1 Mate, messing around like that is just asking for trouble! Better to get a new bolt head once you have established the head space clearance needed. There are i beleive, 5 bolt head sizes - 0 being the standard factory fitted size. Next is size 1, then 2, 3 & 4. Each size increases bolt head length by 0.03". That way, as the head space clearance tolerance gets to maximum safe level, you can insert the next size up and maintain the bolt head space clearance safely.
@braydenpresber Try removing the bolt, and then gently turning the bolt head all the way up against the bolt itself. Now, just back the bolt head off about half a turn and then re-insert the bolt into the receiver. Push the bolt forward until the bolt head is level with the cut out in the bolt rail on the right hand side of the receiver. Now push the bolt fully home and lock it into place. Your Enfield should now work as intended my friend. :o)
@bassmaster1231 Yes I know that, It is something that I've been debating whether or not to do. I can just as easily purchase an original condition model at my local gun shop though. This particular sporterizing job was done very professionally.
@malro67 I too have a 1942 No4 Mk1 which has been sporterised - it had an awful short stock and no top wood! I now have got hold of a complete lower wood, and 2 top woods, as well as the metal bands. All that remains to be got hold of is a magazine and the foresight assembly. It will then be back to the original spec. 'Sporterising' something in this way is sacrelidge in my mind, and those doing it should be shot at dawn!! :o/
@malro67 My .303 also has wood taken off, with it not being all the way to the end of the barrel, and I perfer it that way personally. I dont care for all the wood going all the way up.
@ThatKidFromVancouver I've never personally shot this rifle at that kind of range, however, I do know that .303 British has some pretty serious bullet drop at longer ranges.
From RL experience and doing a cadre a few years back (yes I'm Military and I'll let you guess the cadre I was on). We used the .303 as a training weapon...scoped with a WWII scope.. banging out a VERY tight group @ 600m.
@TheRockomb Wow thats very cool, thank you for the educated information. Its good to know what this rifle is capable of (in the right hands of course...lol).
@ThatKidFromVancouver I had a No 4 Mk 1* back in High school, I dropped a deer at 527 yards hitting at my point of aim (just behind the shoulder) No 4's are also seen used in 1000 yard competitions...
@ThatKidFromVancouver back in High School (20 years ago) I took down a deer at 527 paces (measured to about 520 yards) with a No 4 Mk 1* the one I have now is a No 4 Mk 1 (no * unfortunatly) with battle sights (Fixed rear front adjustable for windage) at 300 yards with factory ammo I get about a 2" group the .303 although not "Sniper" quality by modern standards it is definatly accurate enough and will drop anything in North America
hey malro, i bought a no4 mk1 sporter from a pawn shop. i've cleaned it three times but whoever had it before me must have never cleaned it, cuz im still running through 10 to 15 patches. i talke to a buddy and he said to plug the barrel tip and pour some solvent in and leave it for 2 to 3 days. btw great vid
@chittybump not a bad idea with the solvent, especially if its giving you no results just running patches. I have a few mosin nagants, had one like you are talking about where the black crap and cosmoline was just never ending. I probably went through about 30 or so patches and it STILL had a little bit of crap coming out.
The third to last round mimic'd a dudes head....nicely done. Very cool rifle...You say you got a good deal on it, may I ask how much? I'm not an enfield expert, and outside of the surplus beater rifles, I don't know too much about them.
@LibertyCzar lol yeah, i've got ALOT of room for improvement as far as hitting anything with it accurately. And to answer your question I picked it up at a yard sale for 75$. This is definitely not a typical price, my local gun shop sells really used looking ones for the 150$-300$ range.
hold the trigger down as you close the bolt and the rifle will not be cocked, a good way to make the rifle safe and lower spring wear. Not sure if you knew this or not but just trying to help. Also to load the ammo quickly off stripper clips lift the front of the top round and push down on the the other rounds with the bottom of the catridge.
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LR109s2A 17 hours ago
Damn I cant find any surplus ammo!!
GlockPunisher1 4 days ago
Having never fired a no.4 only handled it for a quick WHT demonstration, I felt the bolt was too big and clumsy, and the working parts were very stiff.
Would you say that the bolt is just something to get used to, and my weapon was stiff due to age, or are all no.4s liek that?
PureZOOKS 1 week ago
How can you tell what year it is? I have the same model, mine was made in Britain.
lexicondevilfilms 2 weeks ago
No bubba!
rjamonanthony 3 weeks ago
Wonderful rifle! Here in Australia they are very popular. Just a word of advice, if you use old indian ammo, it could be corrosive. I shoot cheap corrosive ammo occasionally in my SMLE. just make sure you wash the barrel out with boiling water. My ritual is to go shooting then make a cup tea afterwards and pour two or three a full tea pots of boiling water down the barrel. Then I clean as usual. It leaves the barrel shiny clean. Also your bolt was cocked at the start of the vid. Happy shooting!
MikeAppleTree 3 weeks ago
..Nice video...but the wind noise is horrible!!...:-))
svenska1946 3 weeks ago
its not a enfiled if its sprotirized its just gay
fiestafan5 4 weeks ago
@fiestafan5 I am going to say that you are wrong in what you say about it not being an Enfield if it is 'sporterised'? It was made originally as a Lee Enfield rifle, and will continue to remain so up until the day it dies. The proof marks will be enough to confirm the fact of it being an Enfield, my friend. :o)
LR109s2A 17 hours ago
what do you mean when you say sporterized?
KROONTZ86 1 month ago
@KROONTZ86 When people talk of rifles having been made into 'sporterised' versions, what they mean is that various amounts of timber have been removed, and sometimes the barrel may have been cut down in length? The effect this has on the rifle is to make it much lighter to handle and carry over the course of the day's shooting. Sporterising the Enfield stocks is mostly done those rifles that have been converted to .410 shotguns. Some live fire rifles have also been sporterised. :o)
LR109s2A 17 hours ago
Not sporterized, it's a jungle carbine...beastly recoil but should shoot as straight as any Enfield.
A very convenient gun to carry when you worry about bears, hippie meth heads or crazy moose cows...(yes, they all will kill you if given the chance!)
hotspur666 1 month ago
mine is in original condition unmodified my favorit rifle
brandonmul 1 month ago
I wish the god damn fucking bubba redneck shitheads would STOP WRECKING ENFIELDS!!!!!
fishfuxors 1 month ago
so that's a new stock, correct?
roaringwaterbay 1 month ago
its*
MrDiddydodd 1 month ago
a very good rifle. well it successors are. the mark 4 is a beutiful rifle, very accurate, minimal recoil and i found it very versatile.
MrDiddydodd 1 month ago
wat did u do to the barrel and stock??
Montana606 1 month ago
These 'sporterized' mods make it look like an L42 (exept for the mag). That's what I used as British Army sniper, used up until 1985, so the Lee Enfield was in British Army service for 90 years! It's the No4T with the '32 scope but re-chambered for NATO 7.62mm. The wood was removed to improve barrel harmonics - the less wood touching the barrel, the better. Very nice and very effective.
andymars8995 1 month ago
I like sporterized Enfields. They are about $250-$300 cheaper without that unnecessary wood. :)
cooeypig 2 months ago
I have a sporterized no 4 mk I, and every since the day I bought it, and researched it, I've wished it was original. Shoots awesome though, i've cut trees down with it. I've researched the whole restoration prospect and come to the conclusion that, you're right, it's easier, and far cheaper, to pick up another one that is original. Parker & Hale Sporterized mine, with a scope, and in the end its a hell of an elk rifle, at a great price, and the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
megnjam 2 months ago
At least it was a tasteful sporterization! I plan on getting a scope on mine, but I'm going to get an original(at least a replica) No. 32 scope with the mounts and fittings and cheek rest. Stuff is pricey though!
Omega52 2 months ago
nice rifle, I have a mk4 type 1 too. '43, same stock cut :(
67mustangreg 2 months ago
wait, where did you find .303 brit for less than 308 nato?
67mustangreg 2 months ago
Who ever butchered that rifle should be locked up for that travesty. The whole reason for Owning a Enfield like that is all the wood and that fantastically buttery smooth action. Yes its a heavy rifle but they shoot like a dream. Have fired many diferent models from the .22 training rifle to the last Canadian models made, (Prefer the Canadian ones over the Indian ones, Also would take a British version)
12RogueWarrior 2 months ago
Are you doing a range shoot with the battle sight?
TheFrogWarrior 2 months ago
hate the way that thing looks without the original wood...such a shame..
kasumisman 2 months ago 5
Should be wearin somethin over your ears bro.
LakeErieFising 2 months ago
The detachable magazine was not made to be removed for reloading purposes. It was made to fasilitate cleaning. Stripper clips were used to charge the rifle's magazine, two 5 round clips. It's a common misconception about the Lee-Enfield that the magazine was made to be swapped out for a new magazine to reload, while it certainly can be done the only way the average British soldier could get additional magazines is if he relieved them from other rifles.
DBabyNinetyOne91 2 months ago
Great vid! I'd really like myself an enfield sometime.. It's somewhat expensive for me as a student, but I hope the extra hours on work will give me a chance to get one of these beauties. (Hopefully a mk3)
Oh, and a damn hunting license too!
Helmutlozzi 3 months ago
americans and guns,....
thomastijn5 3 months ago
did you ruin history.
tny0061 3 months ago
i hate bolt action...why are they so biased towards right handed people....
TheSkirmishes 3 months ago
Damn, that rifle looks almost new!
SergeiMosinJr 3 months ago
just saying, beautiful rifle! and i've seen some not so nice sporterizing jobs, but this is actually a very tasteful, nice looking sporterizing job. still retains some of the essence of the old rifle (due to gorgeous wood stock) but looks good in its new role. kudos!
LukyRemington 3 months ago
@LukyRemington its disgusting that anyone would do that to such a historic rifle, why couldn't they find some cheap chinese made POS to do that to. The rifle would be ten times more beautiful if it had all the original wood on it.
12RogueWarrior 2 months ago
that thing is beautiful i dont know where all the bitchy comments come from when a surplus is re done
Taud 3 months ago
@Taud Because its a disgrace to do that to such a fine rifle. BTW I get a little touchy when people fuck up historical rifles like that.
12RogueWarrior 2 months ago
@12RogueWarrior disgrace to do that?
AHAHA
Thats some backwards ass vulcan logic you got goin there
I put a scope on mine too and changed the stock if you saw it you would probably cry than, it makes it valuable as a modern use rife, ill go hunting...etc whatever i please with mine
Let me tell you, if the canadian soldier who handed it down in my family saw it, he would be proud this young boy loved it so much he didnt leave it to rust somewhere or collect dust on the shelf
Taud 2 months ago
Out of curiosity, what was your "deal" that you got on it? I got one for 240 just today, not sporterized at all, bore is nice deep grooves, the bluing is a little worn and the wood needs some oiling but other then that its perfect. Also 1942.
DystruktoBoi1 3 months ago
I also have a '42. I love mine, although it's wearing some serious battle scars on the housing. Mine is the original one issues to the British royal navy in '42 though, so I'm ok w/ it :) I love these things, so thank you for posting this video. Glad to see there are others who enjoy shooting them
2ndAmendmentable 4 months ago
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ThePayten2010 4 months ago
you STOLL MY DADS RIFLE DUMBY
ThePayten2010 4 months ago
Are the bullits in the indian cases still cordite propelled?
captainbackflash 4 months ago
I used to do drills with the No.4 Mk.1, I miss those days....
EKB1E 4 months ago
whats the sight called please tell me
XxCoolvideosxX11 5 months ago
@XxCoolvideosxX11 Usually the mk4 has a diopter sight. it is like the ghostring sight on the m14, but much more accurate.
captainbackflash 4 months ago
please help! i am borrowing a enfield no4 mk 1, i took the bolt out, then i put it back in and now i can't close the bolt! By the way i love your rifle, it is a beautiful rifel, mine had the front sights poorly cut off with a grinder! and the stock is destroyed...
braydenpresber 6 months ago
@braydenpresber i'm sorry to hear that, i'd probably have to see an image or a video of your problem to help you out. I'm by no means and enfield expert though. But i'd be happy to help if i could see the problem.
malro67 5 months ago
@malro67 look at the bolt end is it tured or not if nopt turn it. if it does not work make it look at the one in this vid
thebravo1994 3 months ago
@braydenpresber The threaded end of the bolt needs to be fully screwed up.
sirjimis 5 months ago
@braydenpresber - Probably unscrewed the bolt head. Make sure that the thread on the bolt head is as close to tightened as it can get while the little lug on the side remains in an upward position before inserting the bolt.
FearTheGremlin 5 months ago
@braydenpresber
If it is a No.4 Mk1* then you need to look for where the bolt head will rotate into the track to the right. Push up just a little bit on the bolt and rotate the bolt head into the cut in the track with your finger.
Also make sure the bolt isnt being stopped by the safety lever.
rkirsteins 5 months ago
@braydenpresber some rifles have a hold open when empty. push magazine follower down and see if bolt rides over it.
supressorgrid 4 months ago
@braydenpresber the bolthead the part that goes into battery or seals the chamber, the peice at the end of the bolt where the fireing pin comes out. it's threaded on or screws on to the back of the bolt,at least on my model, you just have to make sure it dident come unscrewed even one thread on the bolt is enough to not let you fully close the bolt in short the head space isn't correct so won't lock the bolt home. A smith could show you in 2 sec thats what i had to do haha happens alot.
mrsuperterd 4 months ago
@braydenpresber The bolt head is threaded. I dare say you have unscrewed it 1 turn and now won't close. Pull it back out and screw the bolt head all the way in and you'll be sweet.
mjr350 4 months ago
@braydenpresber On the end of the bolt at the face end the part that holds the extractor screws on threads. (its a weird bolt) You probably cant close it because this end part has rotated slightly one or two threads which changes the headspace so you cant close the bolt. You probably worked this out by now, but I did the same thing with mine so thought I would share. All you need to do is screw the extractor part in so it wont go any further (not tight though)
peppercra 3 months ago
@braydenpresber On mine, you have to pop the bolt head out of its track and rotate it upwards. In the very rear bolt position try to push the bolt head down towards the trigger intil it snaps.
JMunn55 3 months ago
@braydenpresber
It's cock on closing, so it requires more force to close.
rojocorsa 3 months ago
@braydenpresber is the saftey on?
WW2AirSofters 2 months ago
@WW2AirSofters i got it fixed, its ok the bolt head was turned a little bit.
braydenpresber 2 months ago
@braydenpresber did you flip up the sights?
fdsdh1 1 month ago
@braydenpresber it stay´s britisch....
TheBlabla1996 1 month ago
@braydenpresber take the bolt back out and just turn the pin side to the left.
ramstang 1 month ago
@braydenpresber Gooday' mate. What you might want to try is taking out the bolt and rotating the bolt head clockwise on revolution and putting it back in.
StompMeister 1 week ago
@braydenpresber May be to late now but the anser is that the bold head (right where the extractor is) unscrews making the bolt longer. one turn will close it without ammo but will not close with ammo. more turns than that and the bolt won't seat all the way.
GlockPunisher1 4 days ago
@GlockPunisher1 Mate, messing around like that is just asking for trouble! Better to get a new bolt head once you have established the head space clearance needed. There are i beleive, 5 bolt head sizes - 0 being the standard factory fitted size. Next is size 1, then 2, 3 & 4. Each size increases bolt head length by 0.03". That way, as the head space clearance tolerance gets to maximum safe level, you can insert the next size up and maintain the bolt head space clearance safely.
LR109s2A 17 hours ago
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@braydenpresber Try removing the bolt, and then gently turning the bolt head all the way up against the bolt itself. Now, just back the bolt head off about half a turn and then re-insert the bolt into the receiver. Push the bolt forward until the bolt head is level with the cut out in the bolt rail on the right hand side of the receiver. Now push the bolt fully home and lock it into place. Your Enfield should now work as intended my friend. :o)
LR109s2A 17 hours ago
please help! i am borrowing a enfield no4 mk 1, i took the bolt out, then i put it back in and now i can't close the bolt!
braydenpresber 6 months ago
You know you can buy the original parts right
bassmaster1231 6 months ago
@bassmaster1231 Yes I know that, It is something that I've been debating whether or not to do. I can just as easily purchase an original condition model at my local gun shop though. This particular sporterizing job was done very professionally.
malro67 6 months ago
@malro67 I too have a 1942 No4 Mk1 which has been sporterised - it had an awful short stock and no top wood! I now have got hold of a complete lower wood, and 2 top woods, as well as the metal bands. All that remains to be got hold of is a magazine and the foresight assembly. It will then be back to the original spec. 'Sporterising' something in this way is sacrelidge in my mind, and those doing it should be shot at dawn!! :o/
LR109s2A 17 hours ago
that poor poor enfield what have you done all the nice wood is gone...
jakeblack1982 6 months ago
@jakeblack1982 Like I said in the video, that is the condition that I purchased it in..
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@malro67 My .303 also has wood taken off, with it not being all the way to the end of the barrel, and I perfer it that way personally. I dont care for all the wood going all the way up.
phenoix 3 months ago
@jakeblack1982 better shape than mine!
MrXtream123 6 months ago
Too bad I can't have these kind of guns in my country. And I want to shoot it. Bad.
Any sugestions? :/
nzigen31 6 months ago
no4.mk2 is my favourite Rife。
wozaishouxian 6 months ago
how accurate would that be at 300m? someone pleas reply
ThatKidFromVancouver 8 months ago
@ThatKidFromVancouver I've never personally shot this rifle at that kind of range, however, I do know that .303 British has some pretty serious bullet drop at longer ranges.
malro67 8 months ago
@malro67
From RL experience and doing a cadre a few years back (yes I'm Military and I'll let you guess the cadre I was on). We used the .303 as a training weapon...scoped with a WWII scope.. banging out a VERY tight group @ 600m.
TheRockomb 7 months ago
@TheRockomb Wow thats very cool, thank you for the educated information. Its good to know what this rifle is capable of (in the right hands of course...lol).
malro67 7 months ago
@ThatKidFromVancouver I had a No 4 Mk 1* back in High school, I dropped a deer at 527 yards hitting at my point of aim (just behind the shoulder) No 4's are also seen used in 1000 yard competitions...
wbfos 6 months ago
@ThatKidFromVancouver back in High School (20 years ago) I took down a deer at 527 paces (measured to about 520 yards) with a No 4 Mk 1* the one I have now is a No 4 Mk 1 (no * unfortunatly) with battle sights (Fixed rear front adjustable for windage) at 300 yards with factory ammo I get about a 2" group the .303 although not "Sniper" quality by modern standards it is definatly accurate enough and will drop anything in North America
wbfos 6 months ago
I have one of these rifles also, but mine doesn't have a slider sight and hasn't been sporterized.
DisturbedChippy 8 months ago
I just got handed down one if these rifles from my grandfather yesterday!!
DisturbedChippy 9 months ago
i like the part where the bottle rolls of screen and then half of it rolls back up again :)
MrToadland1 11 months ago
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MrToadland1 11 months ago
Was that ever even issued? I'll give you 100 bucks for that buttplate. If you're interested let me know.
2ndAmendmentable 1 year ago
Was that ever even issued? I'll give you 100 bucks for that buttplate. If you're interested let me know.
2ndAmendmentable 1 year ago
I own one of these too, It is a wonderfull rifle.
karenfehr 1 year ago
I have ome of these too, they are a great rifle.
karenfehr 1 year ago
hey malro, i bought a no4 mk1 sporter from a pawn shop. i've cleaned it three times but whoever had it before me must have never cleaned it, cuz im still running through 10 to 15 patches. i talke to a buddy and he said to plug the barrel tip and pour some solvent in and leave it for 2 to 3 days. btw great vid
chittybump 1 year ago
@chittybump not a bad idea with the solvent, especially if its giving you no results just running patches. I have a few mosin nagants, had one like you are talking about where the black crap and cosmoline was just never ending. I probably went through about 30 or so patches and it STILL had a little bit of crap coming out.
malro67 1 year ago
good video, i got the same enfield. mine is missing the ejector screw and im gonna put a scope on it
chittybump 1 year ago
The third to last round mimic'd a dudes head....nicely done. Very cool rifle...You say you got a good deal on it, may I ask how much? I'm not an enfield expert, and outside of the surplus beater rifles, I don't know too much about them.
LibertyCzar 1 year ago
@LibertyCzar lol yeah, i've got ALOT of room for improvement as far as hitting anything with it accurately. And to answer your question I picked it up at a yard sale for 75$. This is definitely not a typical price, my local gun shop sells really used looking ones for the 150$-300$ range.
malro67 1 year ago
hold the trigger down as you close the bolt and the rifle will not be cocked, a good way to make the rifle safe and lower spring wear. Not sure if you knew this or not but just trying to help. Also to load the ammo quickly off stripper clips lift the front of the top round and push down on the the other rounds with the bottom of the catridge.
jubbles2343 1 year ago