Howdy. This my first post here. Used to read the old board in the old format. CSPicon Gun Talk forum was my first indication on 9/11/01 to turn on the TV.

My impression from the old days was that the Enfield board on CSP was one of the tougher ones. Haven't had a chance to confirm that, yet. Might happen shortly, though, depending on how people read this request for information.

My rifle (No4M2, 11/54 Fazerkerly, no FTR) needs a longer bolt head. Found this out when processing fired HXP 75 brass. Did an experiment today with MEN 83 (W.Germanicon, destination, the 'Stan back in the days) and with some '80s vintage South African ball.

Reason for this was because Greek HXP 75 was stretching so much on its first fire. To about 2.226" on average, prior to neck sizing. Something not right... right?

The experiment was to put a regular old target paster on the bolt head, trimmed to fit, and to chamber the MEN and the SA factory rounds. There was no resistance on lockup, with this field expedient. Could that be a clue?

I need to get the best life out of what brass I have, plus will be ordering some new RP,and want the same for it.

I'm thinking that this pretty-unused rifle has long headspace, I would like to experiment with a longer bolt head. What's on it is a #2.

I've looked around today at Springfield Sporters, Sarco, Gun Parts Corp (Numrich), and APEX. Don't see a #3 bolt head for sale. Any ideas as to where to get one?

I'd appreciate any source. Also would welcome comments about how my reasoning for getting a longer bolt head might be wrong.
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