The "best" lee Enfield
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- bnz41
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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
Hi Simon,
Not seen any of those for sale for ages over here, seems to be plenty in the US.
Not seen any of those for sale for ages over here, seems to be plenty in the US.
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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
Ovenpaa has the one I used to have. It's a great rifle, loads of fun to shoot. Sometimes I wonder why I got rid of it - then I remember, I got something even more fun, a M95 Steyr carbine! clapclap Which BTW would make a great scout rifle!Sim G wrote:Are those 7.62 "Indian Enfields" still around? Always fancied making a Scout Rifle out of one...
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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
bnz41 wrote:Hi Simon,
Not seen any of those for sale for ages over here, seems to be plenty in the US.
Thanks Neil.
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
Sandgroper wrote:Ovenpaa has the one I used to have. It's a great rifle, loads of fun to shoot. Sometimes I wonder why I got rid of it - then I remember, I got something even more fun, a M95 Steyr carbine! clapclap Which BTW would make a great scout rifle!
Steyr.....?
Have you done anything to it?
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
Haven't have the heart to do anything but really all it needs is a mount for a scope. If I could get a no gunsmith one that simply replaces the rear sight, I'd be happy. As it is - it's a light, short, straight pull rifle that fires a heavy hitting round (IMO).Sim G wrote:Sandgroper wrote:Ovenpaa has the one I used to have. It's a great rifle, loads of fun to shoot. Sometimes I wonder why I got rid of it - then I remember, I got something even more fun, a M95 Steyr carbine! clapclap Which BTW would make a great scout rifle!
Steyr.....?
Have you done anything to it?

ZZR, sorry about the hijack!

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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
I'd have to say no5, there not too bad on the recoil as people make out, although the most I've put through it was 80 rnds in one sitting and there something different. Picked mine up for £450 and it shoots like a dream, was my first rifle on my ticket and will be my last 

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Re: The "best" lee Enfield
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meteor mk2
smk 19 (0.22)
ruger 12/22 stainless synthetic 22lr
cz 452 style 16 inch 22lr
tikka t3 lite stainless 223
308 howa 1500 varmint
BSA Lightning XL (0.22)
Lanber Over and Under
Baikal mp153
AYA Cosmos 410
1917 BSA SMLE 303
Re: The "best" lee Enfield
ZZR1100,zzr1100 wrote:The next slot I'm hoping the to fill on my FAC is the .303 one .. Either a p14 or more likely an Enfield ... I know this is probably down to personal preference but which is the best Enfield to go for ? (a 4T is out of the price range)
You aren't far from me.
I have a No.5 you can try if you like?
I'm sure with the help of a few of my mates we could assemble a reasonable collection of different Enfields for you to have a play with if you like?
Would only be at 50 Yards but might give you a feel for what you want to buy?
PM me if interested.
Mick.
Re: The "best" lee Enfield
Sandgroper wrote:Haven't have the heart to do anything but really all it needs is a mount for a scope. If I could get a no gunsmith one that simply replaces the rear sight, I'd be happy. As it is - it's a light, short, straight pull rifle that fires a heavy hitting round (IMO).Sim G wrote:Sandgroper wrote:Ovenpaa has the one I used to have. It's a great rifle, loads of fun to shoot. Sometimes I wonder why I got rid of it - then I remember, I got something even more fun, a M95 Steyr carbine! clapclap Which BTW would make a great scout rifle!
Steyr.....?
Have you done anything to it?![]()
ZZR, sorry about the hijack!
Grant, do you mean like this one? If you're interested and can't get one over there then PM me.
Blu

Re: The "best" lee Enfield
Best Lee Enfield? RAF-issue .22" No.7, without a doubt.
In terms of obtainable Enfields? I'm a fan of the No.4 Mk.1/3. Still need to find myself one of those...
In terms of obtainable Enfields? I'm a fan of the No.4 Mk.1/3. Still need to find myself one of those...
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