A few months ago, my stepson received a sporterized (with synthetic stock)1966 Enfield 2A1 as a gift from a family member as his first hunting rifle. The rifle shoots fine all considering, and I realize they don't exactly have a reputation as tack drivers. But I also know that the Brits build stuff that only works right after you spend the requisite time tinkering with it (Learned this decades ago when my father had his MG). And they can definitely do better than the 2.5 moa or so that this one shoots.
I've done a little research and I realize these rifles benefit from a bit of upward pressure on the barrel. But all of the info I've found is focused on the original wood furniture. This rifle has a bit of gap between the mid barrel band and barrel (maybe .010) which I'm assuming indicates no upward pressure. ... What I'd like to find out is if anyone has any advice for tightening the barrel band and bedding/floating or otherwise fitting a synthetic Sporter stock on a 2A1, or if I should just try to adapt what I've found that's intended for the full dress wood furniture?
Thanks all!
I've done a little research and I realize these rifles benefit from a bit of upward pressure on the barrel. But all of the info I've found is focused on the original wood furniture. This rifle has a bit of gap between the mid barrel band and barrel (maybe .010) which I'm assuming indicates no upward pressure. ... What I'd like to find out is if anyone has any advice for tightening the barrel band and bedding/floating or otherwise fitting a synthetic Sporter stock on a 2A1, or if I should just try to adapt what I've found that's intended for the full dress wood furniture?
Thanks all!