L42A1 bolt head question

[mrclark303]

I just looked at three I have here. Two of them are 1971 conversions with #3 heads fitted. The other is a 1975 conversion with a #0 fitted. They used what bolt head was needed to pass the gauging standard and that was it.

I have to say that if you want one, get it. With only 1080 produced and roughly half that number in the scrap pile, it's one of the rarest sniper rifles one can own. I can also attest that even the very tired rifles, barring the ones with worn out bodies, will shoot better than most of us can anyhow. I've had 60 plus through here since the early 90's and they always made me smile on the range!

I have had the pleasure of shooting (yet to own one though) a number of L42's, wonderful rifles to shoot.

I would agree Brian, they always make me smile and the examples I have used, shoot beautifully, even I can happily print cloverleaf groups all day and I am no crack shot.