.303 British
I'd like to get a Lee Enfield one of these days, but I have no experience with the .303. How's the recoil? The hardest hitting I've ever shot was a 7.62x54R and that's plenty enough for me. I'd hate to get one and never shoot it because it hurts.
-Marcus
When buying a new gun, remember, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
-Marcus
When buying a new gun, remember, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
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The muzzle energy of the .303 is about 10 percent less than the 7.62 x 54R. I have several .303 Enfield rifles that I have always enjoyed shooting. I don't think it will hurt you if you a stand a Nagant. 0 -
Oh, yes, the .303brit is one of my favorite cartridges. I love the Enfield Rifles too. I have a No.4 Mk II .303brit that is truely one of the prizes of my collection, even thought its not really worth much. The .303brit, in my opinion, kickes about the same as a pump 12ga with birdshot thru a skeet choke. It not bad at all, totally controlable. And the space for the cleaning kit in the buttstock give ample room for a mercury recoil reducer if needed.
Some other pluses about the Enfields is that they are very cheap, you get alot more rifle than what you pay for. My girlfriend bought mine for me as a birthday gift, so she paid a little more than what I would have got one for and she paid $175. You can still get them for $125 out of shotgun news. I recall seeing a company that was selling a lot of different variations, from the tanker models, the no 1 MK III, the No.4, and the Jungle Carbines. And I'd like to say I've seen No1 MKIII's for $89 thru SOG. So if you want to get into collecting them, its truely a pleasant gun that won't break the bank. As far as ammo, its widely available, I've even seen it at Wal-mart. Remington, Winchester, and Federal all still produce it. Seller and Bellot makes it also. But the best is the Surplus which can be found in shotgun news, and its very cheap.
Anyway, hope this helps, if you have anymore question feel free to email me. gunsmithlee@hotmail.com
If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.
The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !0 -
the #5 jungle carbine kicks like a mule! small light weight rifle, with lots of kick. i got mine from s.o.g. did not pay the extra for handed picked but got a great one any way. 0 -
I have a Enfield mk4 No.2 and I think they are great. The only complaint I have is I am left handed and I can't rack the bolt as fast as the righties can. They are on my list of best guns for the money. 0 -
Marcus-I just couldn't resist adding a little, although it's pretty much all been said. The Lee Enfield is one of my favorite rifles, and in fact, was my first deer rifle back in the '50s. My favorite is the No.1 Mk.III, but I have a pretty complete collection of all models. From a strength standpoint the No.1 Mk.III is probably the least desirable, as the receiver is not as rigid as the No.4 Mk.I. These are rear locking actions, rather than front locking like the Mauser, and many, many firings or use of very hot ammunition can cause them to go out of proper headspace. This situation is easily cured in the No. 4 by replacing the bolt head with a larger size, but not so easy to fix with the No.1. If excessive recoil is a problem for you it can be solved by handloading. I have shot many cast bullet loads through these rifles with good accuracy and reduced recoil. I suggest that you get the headspace checked on a prospective purchase before buying. Try one--you'll like it. 0 -
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-Marcus
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gravedigger: you will love the .303. I have 3 of them, all bought for less than $125 each in VG+ condition or better. Plastic and walnut sport stocks are available as well as scope mounts and spare parts for repair. My military sporter .303 cost me $89 with a Weaver scope at a gun shop.....put on a Boyds Monte carlo sport walnut stock and a new Weaver variable scope......wow, what a tack driver and deer killer! The Jungles are pretty tough kickers while the standard rifles are moderate.....can always put a recoil pad on a sport Monte carlo stock. Had a few Jungles ($35 each in 1981) and standard Enfields ($45-$50 each in 1982) years ago but have only recently hunted with the ones I purchased these past years and I am very impressed with the fit, performance and accuracy. Will be using my sporter for bear this year.
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.0 -
Every shooter I know,including myself owns at least one.How many guns can one say that about?I got three,paid $40-60 each for them from Big 5 and gun shows.Tied with the SKS for best bang for the buck,except if I was stuck on a island alone with one gun it would be the Enfield!CW
1.A near miss is still a miss!
2.Before I got married I spent half my money on women and guns,THE REST I WASTED!
3.Wasn't me!
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I picked up an enfield for $40 off the internet...my son has been using it successfully for years. Doesnt want a scoped rifle...happy with the enfield. Works just as well as anything newer.
You might want to check out Gibbs website. They have a 45-70 in an enfield action and a dolled up nickel job in .308. swede
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