Thoughts on a British .303 Enfield

[BCRider]

Keep in mind Enfields are still used in military service by the Canadian Rangers and many other Commonwealth areas.

This too is coming to an end. Contracts have been let for replacements due to a lack of parts to service the old Lee Enfields. Not sure when the switch over date will be but it's not long to go if it hasn't been started already.

Getting back to the bullet size for a moment...... The classic sizes are .311 to .312 for jacketed bullets and .313 for cast bullets. Running with a .311 cast may or may not result in your optimum accuracy from that barrel.

Probably the best way to be sure is to slug the bore and base your cast bullet size off the results.

 

[loose noose]

I thank ya BC Rider, I plan on shooting those S&B reloads that I did the other day, and some other ammo that I ordered (PMU) as soon as it gets in. I've got some pure lead from my muzzle loaders, so as soon as I shoot some of that other ammo, I'll definitely check the bore diameter. Like I mentioned before it looks like it is pretty much up to snuff, with the lands and grooves looking to be nice and sharp, as well as the crown looking like it is brand new. Makes me wonder if it hasn't been replaced, I'll have to get ahold of that elderly gentleman I bought it from and pick his brain. He has a vast collection of older/military rifles.