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Enfield No.4

Started by Longbow14, July 08, 2015, 10:32:02 AM

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Longbow14

July 08, 2015, 10:32:02 AM
 does anyone use an enfield to shoot at events? I have one (sporterized) that i use for hog hunting, but i'd love to pick up a second one in full dress for an event. I personally prefer the look of the no.1s but the peep sight on the no.4 is a huge plus. I'd love a springfield or an american rifle but for the cost of a 10/22 and a few mags i can pick up an enfield and run that sweet action and 10 round magazine with a pile of chargers/ stripper clips. Proof that i'm not making it up  O0

Fred

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July 08, 2015, 10:54:32 AM

    I agree with you on the looks, altho you can learn to like the looks of the No. 4, once you shoot it a bit. :)

    Try for the No. 4 Mk1* or the No. 4 Mk 2 as they have an improved trigger worth any extra. And either should come with the click-adjustment for elevation on the rear sight.

    I'd think the fly in the ointment for use at an AS is the 350 or more rounds of ammo - .303 Brit isn't that easy to find.

    Still, for the long range portion of an AS, it would be a great rifle! And if you have the ammo, it'll do just as well at 25m.

     Glad you're planning to come to an AS. You have something to look forward to... O0
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Longbow14

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July 08, 2015, 11:10:02 AM
I can find some decent surplus stuff, though hard to find locally the privi ammo is still less than a "dollar a holler". I'm debating going in on a bulk order with a few folks. I agree though getting enough ammo would be more expensive than 223.

sluggo

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July 08, 2015, 11:16:11 AM
I love the No4's especially the Long Branch- This is not mine  but I have one just like, and a Savage No4 as well.
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Kosciusko

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July 08, 2015, 12:15:05 PM
The good old days, not that long ago, #4s were all over for under $100.  Irish contract  rifles still in the mummy wrap were $150. 


there are some excellent target sights out there

http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/parkerhalerearsighttargmatchforno4enfield.aspx

BD

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July 09, 2015, 10:45:09 PM
A few years ago, I attended an Appleseed with my Mauser back before I became an instructor.
There was another guy there with an SMLE and the two of us made quite a racket over the weekend banging away with 8mm and .303 side by side.
Memories....
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