Enfield 4T questions

[Peter Laidler]

Er............. I'm not sute that I would necessarily agree with Rob about using loktite in this particular operation - or EVER on a No4! The screw heads are countersunk to match the pad on the rifle so they WILL self centre (that's the reason they use them) and align exactly. If you are going to do it, do it properly. There is a short article about how to refit the pads properly using heat and soft solder.

Maybe you ought to take a few days to trawl through some of the articles oin this forum in order to set the mood. But if I were you, and this is just an opinion based on nothing more than experience, I'd take on board that your No4T rifle is quite valuable (or it will be when it's finished, even if it is scopeless) and get your rifle rebuilt and assembled properly right from the start

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[jmoore]

Er............. I'm not sute that I would necessarily agree with Rob about using loktite in this particular operation - or EVER on a No4! The screw heads are countersunk to match the pad on the rifle so they WILL self centre (that's the reason they use them) and align exactly. If you are going to do it, do it properly. There is a short article about how to refit the pads properly using heat and soft solder.

I would hazard a guess that minor adjustment will be needed after any front pad repair. A a couple or three thouandths shift fore-aft, and maybe one or two R-L. Not enough to create drama, especially with a new bracket and all needed...


Just an observation vis. the concentricity of most flat head screws: It's generally pitiful from a machinist's point of view! I use 'em all the time whilst getting certain aircraft parts ready to run on the lathe, but only expect about 0.010" or so repeatability. Using multiples helps average out the error, but probably beyond the worry factor for this sort of repair. Just being "anorackish"...

[CINDERS]

Be interesting to see pics of the whole action/brl front sight etc ~the collar is missing as well from the Guard Trigger Front (think thats how the guys caption it?) close ups of all the markings may shed light on where it has been.