Hello All,
Thanks for the many replies. As these rifles were developed for training use in the mid 1920's (I believe) I would assume the British would use the most economical ammo...
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Hello All,
Thanks for the many replies. As these rifles were developed for training use in the mid 1920's (I believe) I would assume the British would use the most economical ammo...
Hello Steve,
The chamber is relieved around the whole circumference, Steve, resulting in a slight
bulge with HV ammo. I had assumed that this was done to make reloading a little...
Hello All,
No problems shooting standard velocity ammo. Have an occasional blowout with
HV. However, Winchester ammo seems to cause the most problems. AS I said the
chamber is...
hello All,
I have a no.2 mkiv trainer that shoots standard velocity ammo fine. If I use high
velocity, especially Winchester, the cases will bulge and blow out where the extractor
is...
Hello Gerry,
P14 barrels are marked with the year under the rear handguard on the right side by the chamber in standard British fashion. I dont think specific month/year data exists by...
Hello All,
Tested the sporter today and success at last!! Weather here in Pittsburgh chilly and rainy with a slight wind. Ammo was 150 gr corelokt Remington. Groups shrunk from 3 in....
Hi chuck,
Thanks for the kind offer. You can be sure I'll be sending it out to you if the stock mods suggested dont work out.
Hi Alfred,
Yes, I've considered the fact that trying different ammo might help, but until I correct the stock issues, the point is moot. This rifle does shoot
150 gr. Remington...
Hello All,
Thanks for all the advice so far. I've disassembled the rifle and found some interesting things. First aof all, the barrel has no clearance between itself and the wood. The...
Hello All,
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. Will be getting into it more in the future as time permits. At least, I have a great idea on where to start. Thanks again.
Hello Patrick,
As a further aside regarding your comments, The dollar bill test will not slide anywhere in the barrel channel between the stock and wood. On one of my other sporters...
Hello All,
Thanks for all the help and advice so far. The barrel sizes out to roughly .309 which I think is Ok since there is some use there. There's no noticeable pitting. and...
Hello All,
Just purchased a M1917 Enfield sporter very similar to M1riflenut's pictured in another thread. Mine has a full length barrel. No receiver sight, but a scope. Upon sighting...
Hi AGJ,
Your grandfather's rifle is probably worth about $300. Tell him what its worth and make him a decent offer. Chances are he'll appreciate your honesty and interest and probably...
Hi Mike,
I would disregard the sight markings and just set them where you want the rifle to shoot. These markings were calibrated for the M1906 service cartridge with 150 gr bullet. I...
Hello JB,
I use lemon oil as a maintenence on my stocks, and it gives nice results for a good general cleaning. You can obtain it at any home improvement store - either Formby's or Old...