New 1941 Lithgow! Did I get Fleeced?

[thrawnformbi]

Thanks for the response! Well I figure I'd eventually put "a pile" of 303 through it as I bought it to be a shooter. Can I safely shoot this for the considerable future? Or should I be using it as little as possible because of the lack of recoil blocks? Id like to be able to sit out with it every week and run 50-60 rounds through it. Id hate to feel like every round fired was just one step closer to the rifle breaking down on itself and potentially becoming a risk to myself and others.

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[browningautorifle]

Can I safely shoot this for the considerable future?

Yes. The wood can turn soft after oil over time and thousands of rounds. You'll likely be OK. You can always keep an eye on it and do the upgrade after a few years. The way to add blocks is here in forum if you search...

[BurtonP]

Thanks for the response! Well I figure I'd eventually put "a pile" of 303 through it as I bought it to be a shooter. Can I safely shoot this for the considerable future? Or should I be using it as little as possible because of the lack of recoil blocks? Id like to be able to sit out with it every week and run 50-60 rounds through it. Id hate to feel like every round fired was just one step closer to the rifle breaking down on itself and potentially becoming a risk to myself and others.

If it has new wood, which it certainly looks like, and it has been bedded correctly, you won't need recoil blocks. For what it's worth, none of my Lee Enfields have them fitted. What I'm learning is these rifles were intentionally built tough, which is why they still work.