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Happy New Year everyone. Have a bit of a problem. I've a ishapore 2A1 with what I believe is a front sight leaning to the left. With the front sight protector
on the rifle it looks like the entire front sight is leaning to the left. However with it off and sighting down the barrel over the sights it looks normal. Is this correctable?. Frank
Hi Frank ... :)
If you don't get an answer in this forum, you might want to try the Lee Enfield Forums and ask Peter Laidler. He's an Enfield Armourer .. :thup:
Regards,
Badger
Its seemingly normal on 2A1's. Shoot some 147-150 gr NATO spec ball and see if the groups are more or less centered. If your zero is well off, get back to us.
The forend is probably warped. I've seen it before. There are methods for straightening it using steam and clamps. The only other option is to replace it. Be sure and check the headspace on your 2A1 before you shoot it. Many of those rifles are very tired and out of specification. It's pertinent as you're stressing the receiver to it's maximum limits with 7.62 ammo. It's mythology that they're made of a stronger grade of steel than the old SMLE too so better to be safe than sorry.
I trust everyone had a Happy New Year. Bought it for shooting cast bullets. The sights with the protector on or off look like an optical disillusion. With my eyes it probably is. Thanks all, Frank
There's a gentleman who posted under my "Thanks" title above on the Lee Enfield forum who successfully steamed the warp out of a No.5 forend. You might want to contact him to see how it's done. As long as the barrel isn't bearing on the channel inside, it can be repaired.
Thanks to all who took the time to respond to my post. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated. Frank