Enfield #1 barely closes on feel guage - solution?

Alan
I won't write it off yet! I will get a good set of gauges first!

Alan de Enfield is correct, please don`t write her off so quickly !........As far as that goes, go shoot it............Here read this........RIFLECHAIR'S LOUNGE: Evaluating Headspace - The Lee Enfield Rifle

Check the MKL .. ;)

Headspace 101 for .303's (click here)

Regards,
Doug

Great article! I have some surplus ammo, I have used that in my #5 and my 3 #4's. I have also reloaded some .303 with trail boss which is a very light shooting powder for the #5, makes it a pleasure to shoot. I also have a neck sizing die and was going to fire form my brass and will probably do that especially for the #1. It will let me know which rifle could be causing a problem.
Oh and I do have a broken case extractor :thup:

Ben ...

You might also want to try the custom Milsurps Search box located in the top right corner of the site. Enter the words enfield headspace and you'll find dozens of quality threads on the subject that may help you out. :thup:

Regards,
Doug

Doug,
Thanks, you're right, I guess I was too tired to do alot of searching. Busy the last 6 days filming the B17 B24 and P51 flying out of Norwood and Plymouth.

Here is a video I posted years ago of them flying (sort of off topic but still is WWII !)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYy8...RrFelxIL7jhl0A

I used to stock MoD spec gauges from Arrowmark in Australia but they no longer make them. You'll need to get in touch with Forster here in the USA and order a .074 Field from them. They will make one for you on a custom basis. They are $50 I think. The .064 Go gauge is the same regardless.

Thanks for sharing the video. I went for a ride in the Collings Foundation B-17 several years ago. It was a great experience and worth every penny.

Brian

Brian,
Didn't realize that Dick was your last name, sorry. I will check out Forster, thanks!

Yep, I'm a 5'9" Dick!

Better still, why don't you just send the rifle to Brian and he'll tell you exactly what you've got. But don't bother buying a set of gauges or resorting to guesswork.