New Enfield Fan

[stratocaster]

It all started last November when a No.4Mk2 followed me home from the local gunshop. Then I picked up another No.4Mk2 followed by a No.1 MkIII when they showed up on the local gun forum for a good price. I've been an M1903 shooter for years but have always admired the Enfield. Both No.4's are Fazarkerleys from 1952-53. The No.1 is a 1963 RFI build. I went with the post-war RFI to hopefully get a better bore that hasn't seen corrosive ammo and more modern metallurgy in the receiver. I'm scrounging reloadable 303 brass, got the dies, and bought a case of Privi Partisan 150 gr. ammo and a sight pusher to help with zero-ing. to get started. I've been reading up on the Enfield and going through this board to find some good info as well. Been fun so far!

Here's the new family.

[Beachbumbob]

I got my first Enfield in 1962 and my first M1903 in 1963. My favorite is whichever one I fired last....or want to fire next.....or well you get the idea.

Great weapons.

[Embalmer]

nice looking rifles

[Eddystone3006]

You'll find a lot of sight adjusting will be needed both front and rear when using 150s as the sights were calibrated for 174s. nice rifles!!!!!!

[JB White]

You're off to a good start. Someday we'll tell you how the slings are supposed to go.

[Eddystone3006]

You're off to a good start. Someday we'll tell you how the slings are supposed to go.

but not yet!

[stratocaster]

Someday we'll tell you how the slings are supposed to go.....but not yet!


Aha, a clue! Now I will have to look into how to work the sling properly.

As for the 150 gr. bullets, I figure I will just zero for a consistent load and and stick with it. I also procured a set of front site blades so I should be able to get something that is workable even with the battle sight on the No. 4s. Most of my shooting is for 300 yards or less so I should be able to get some good dope on that. The prior owner of the No.1 loaded for 150 gr. as well so that one should be good to go.

[Eddystone3006]

Someday we'll tell you how the slings are supposed to go.....but not yet!


Aha, a clue! Now I will have to look into how to work the sling properly.

As for the 150 gr. bullets, I figure I will just zero for a consistent load and and stick with it. I also procured a set of front site blades so I should be able to get something that is workable even with the battle sight on the No. 4s. Most of my shooting is for 300 yards or less so I should be able to get some good dope on that. The prior owner of the No.1 loaded for 150 gr. as well so that one should be good to go.

those blades are your best friend! they make it soo much easier!!!

[4F4Nam]

Very nice looking threesome!

Ed

[stratocaster]

I have been out to the range a few times now and got everything nicely zeroed. I love being to clang even the small steel targets at 200 yards using the battle sight on the No.4s.