AIA No4 Mk4

[Bruce_in_Oz]

Son:

The original intent of the "AIA" project was to produce a "bolt-action SKS" after the sky fell in in 96/97, here in Oz. Hence, the first versions were in 7.62 x 39 and were conceived as "field rifles".

As the designer, I NEVER intended to produce a "clone" / remake of a No4 as such, let alone some sort of L-42 "clone". My failed attempts to introduce a 5.56 x 45 variant were part of my reason for parting ways with the "financial muscle".

I grew up shooting Lee Enfields both in competition and in the field and continue to do so today, nearly half a century later. I shoot a "worked-over" No4 in Service Rifle matches and a Lithgow-built .25-303 "sporter" in the field; slick and incredibly accurate, with the right bullet and load. Field-sourced venison: YUM!

Oddly enough, I never actually owned an AIA rifle.