7.62 No4 bedding

[Thunderbox]

The No4 profile barrel is very sensitive to bedding/ammo combinations. I've had about 10x Charnwoods, Sterling conversions and DCRA-type rifles, and they all reacted differently to each other. In general, the barrel seems to benefit most from centre-bedding, but even then with some sensitivity to the position of the block. One or two rifles seem to do o.k. with standard military bedding.

My most accurate rifle is a DCRA-type prepared Long Branch where the barrel sits on a 1 1/2" wood block directly between the rear and centre lightening scoops in the forend.

Be aware that the Enfield magazine may require the receiver underside to be carefully relieved, in order for the ejector tab to be in the correct position - a farction low and the bolt will not pick up the round, a fraction high and the bolt will strip the tab off the magazine....

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[tbonesmith]

Be aware that the Enfield magazine may require the receiver underside to be carefully relieved, in order for the ejector tab to be in the correct position - a farction low and the bolt will not pick up the round, a fraction high and the bolt will strip the tab off the magazine....

I'll hope for the best and be prepared to deal with the worst senario. I've noticed the drawing of the cutout in The Bible and my machinist mate has agreed to look over my shoulder while I mill it out if necessary.