Fellows. Any idea what model Enfield was considered to be the "most" accurate of the various models produced. I am considering using a Long Branch model I have to shoot in the CMP Vintage Sniper Rifle matches.
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Fellows. Any idea what model Enfield was considered to be the "most" accurate of the various models produced. I am considering using a Long Branch model I have to shoot in the CMP Vintage Sniper Rifle matches.
That question is so wide open, there just isn't a good answer.
You are asking a question that amounts to asking how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. What ever the answer is at a point in time when they were built, has no bearing on accuracy potential of rifles today after at least fifty years of use/abuse. Each rifle and ammunition has to be evaluated on it's own merit.
But if I had to throw in an answer, it'd be the .276 Pattern 13.
Interesting Peter...... Would you consider it more accurate than one of the "Fab 4" (L39/L42, Enforser, Envoy)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
They didn't built SMLE's with Heavy barrels prior to WW1 so the "most accurate Enfield model" was never made :lol:
Friend of mine used to train Canadian Cadets. The Corps decided to use 303 rifles for shooting competition. He acquired 5 No. 4s, all different makers. 2 were like new, 2 were very good, and 1 was beat up and worn. The best shooter of the 5 was the beat up one. You can't tell by appearance or maker. Try out several, if possible, and go with the one that gives the best results.
This is just my experience, but my vote is for my Lithgow ShtLE Mk III*H.
Cheers!
I think most of them are more accurate than I am.
I'm the weak link in the chain.
If I had to vote it would be :
.22rf calibre = BSA No7 Mk1
.303 calibre = No4T
7.62 calibre = Enforcer / L42
Although my Savage No4 Mk1* doesnt do bad :-
75mts (82 yards) lying prone, Prvi Partisan 174gr FMJ factory load. standard Mk1 'iron' sights, 10mph wind right to left.
2 Sighting / warming shots then 5 rounds.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...LENo4Mk1-1.jpg
Hard to say but in my collection my Longbranch two groove is the most accurate. It looks like it was rode hard and put up wet but has a nice bore. My 1955 No4 Mk2 might be better but it is unfired and will remain that way....chris3