I would fire form some cases blowing the shoulder forward and then reload as normal being carful not to push the shoulder back where it was.
Ken
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I would fire form some cases blowing the shoulder forward and then reload as normal being carful not to push the shoulder back where it was.
Ken
Headspace 101 for .303's
Several generations of American shooters have been convinced by bad information that something mysterious and scary called "headspace" should be checked and re-checked on...
Jim,
I had forgotten about the "O" ring trick. You are right , that would work very well!
Ken
If you are a handloader you could always load some fire forming rounds by loading a bullet in the lands of the rifling to hold the case against the bolt face and then fire form. These cases would...
I'm not really interested in matching factory loads, only in what is comfortable for me to shoot. This rifle is never going to be use for hunting or anything else but only for poking holes in paper...
Well today was the day I shot my Krag at paper and for the first go round it grouped at about 3". With some practice I'm sure the group will come down at least another inch. What I am using is 47.0...
Just for you information Criterion does make new replacement barrels also Numerich has a replacement barrel but I don't know who makes it.
Ken
Salt Flat,
I was fortunate to find this one. I traded a Styer straight pull carbine and a Yugo 24/47 for it. I didn't have that much in either of those and they weren't very good specimens and I...
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After making an action wrench I got the old barrel off my 1898 Krag today and replaced it with a barrel that was much better. I'm anxious to shoot the rifle now and see if it will group instead of...
I own a No.4 Mk1* 1950 Long Branch and I was wondering if anyone could tell me about how the receiver was made, is it an investment casting or a forging?
Ken
Thank you both for the information.
Ken
Can someone tell me about the 1950 Longbranch No.4 MK1* rifles? Were these rifles made for Canadian use or for export to other nation's such as Grease?
Ken:dunno:
Thanks Peter and Max I will check it out further with what you have said in mind.
Ken
Can someone tell me what the purpose of the 1/2 cock notch in the cocking piece of my No4 Mk1*. On my rifle when you pull the cocking piece to the 1/2 cock position it locks up the bolt and the rifle...
Cinders,
According to their web site they do accept international orders but it requires a phone call as they don't do international internet sales.
Ken
You might also try BRP Corp. No.4 Mk.1 Stock, Trigger & Magazine Parts, SMLE They have the spring washer you want listed for $2.00 perhaps they would mail it to you in Italy.
Ken
I just thought I would pass along to that I recently discovered a place to purchase some Enfield parts in the U.S. Many of you may already know of this company but I had not heard of it until I found...
The other day I was a little bored and was looking at my No.4 Mk1 and thought that I had taken apart everything and cleaned everything on that rifle except the rear sight which is a Singer type. I...
No.4 Mk1* Longbranch 1950 95L7177
I load my own M2 ammo using GI LC69 Brass and Surplus M2 bullets. The powder of choice is IMR 4895. I have not had any trouble with the load I use as I keep it moderate. There are couple of things...
I hope this is of use to you. I own No.4 MK1*, Long Branch Arsenal 1950, serial number 95L7177. It has a steel but plate and a Signer type rear sight marked "B". The magazine is a replacement and...
Use it!
Can anyone tell me about the quality of a National Ordinance 03-A3. I have heard that the recivers were not made by Remington but most of the parts are such as bolt and barrel are. I have a chance to...
Excelent work, you can't even see where the weld is. It makes me wonder about some people that try to fix things without any knowledge of how to do it. Very fortunate the recever isn't damaged. My...