May be no big deal, but I'm excited. Recently started shooting my Enfield No1 mk3. All original parts. This weekend I shot a 20 round group at an SR1 at 100 yards, prone off a sandbag front rest. 5x, 10/10, 5-9, using Federal Classic 150gr SP. I figured this rifle would be fun plinker, but it has turned out to be a very accurate shooter.
Pleased as can be
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Pathfinder,
There is just something special about those Enfield No 1 Mk IIIs. I have been shooting WWI and WWII era rifles the past few years and learning their history. That SMLE of yours is probably my favorite. For some reason, while they have better sights, the No 4s don't feel as good. They don't look as cool either. That bolt throw is pretty sweet, too.
You are fortunate yours shoots well. Many had very loose barrel tolerances. Imagine a .311 bullet in a .318" barrel. Hopeless.
On reflection, I think part of what I like about those No I Mk IIIs are the memories of the photos from Afghanistan early on in their war with the Soviets. The pathans walking around the mountains in sandals, homespun garments, turbans, and carrying SMLEs and curved knives. Fighting for their homeland against the invader.
There is just something special about those Enfield No 1 Mk IIIs. I have been shooting WWI and WWII era rifles the past few years and learning their history. That SMLE of yours is probably my favorite. For some reason, while they have better sights, the No 4s don't feel as good. They don't look as cool either. That bolt throw is pretty sweet, too.
You are fortunate yours shoots well. Many had very loose barrel tolerances. Imagine a .311 bullet in a .318" barrel. Hopeless.
On reflection, I think part of what I like about those No I Mk IIIs are the memories of the photos from Afghanistan early on in their war with the Soviets. The pathans walking around the mountains in sandals, homespun garments, turbans, and carrying SMLEs and curved knives. Fighting for their homeland against the invader.
Art Eatman
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Ahhhh, you guys with all that modern stuff. Just wait till I get my Krag all tuned up!
, Art
, Art<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Art Eatman:
Ahhhh, you guys with all that modern stuff. Just wait till I get my Krag all tuned up![/quote]
Ohhhhh, Art will your modern Krag. Just wait till I get an accruate load for my Sharps.
Ahhhh, you guys with all that modern stuff. Just wait till I get my Krag all tuned up![/quote]
Ohhhhh, Art will your modern Krag. Just wait till I get an accruate load for my Sharps.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Schmit:
Ohhhhh, Art will your modern Krag. Just wait till I get an accruate load for my Sharps.[/quote]
I've got this old .58 Caliber Springifeld
(ok ok who is going to have the Brown Bess musket?)
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Carlyle Hebert
Ohhhhh, Art will your modern Krag. Just wait till I get an accruate load for my Sharps.
[/quote]I've got this old .58 Caliber Springifeld
(ok ok who is going to have the Brown Bess musket?)
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Carlyle Hebert