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Hi Simon,

Not seen any of those for sale for ages over here, seems to be plenty in the US.

Sim G wrote:Are those 7.62 "Indian Enfields" still around? Always fancied making a Scout Rifle out of one...

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!

bnz41 wrote:Hi Simon,

Not seen any of those for sale for ages over here, seems to be plenty in the US.

Thanks Neil.

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?

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?

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).

ZZR, sorry about the hijack!

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

My SMLE 1917 is the Mutts nuts

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)

ZZR1100,

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.

Sandgroper wrote:

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?

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).

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

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...