Bullets tumble upon exit from barrel.

[Brian Dick]

The problem is probably throat erosion caused by cordite ammo combined with Mk.8 boat tail projectiles which is what PPU and S&B ball ammo is loaded with. If you need a replacement barrel, get one of the nos RFI mfg. replacements from Sarco, send it here and I’ll install it for you. I’ve done more than I can count. They are excellent, reasonably priced and will solve your problem.

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Crap, I was thinking SMLE not No.4. I think they’re out of No.4 replacement barrels. Sorry about that.

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[ZT1995]

The problem is probably throat erosion caused by cordite ammo combined with Mk.8 boat tail projectiles which is what PPU and S&B ball ammo is loaded with. If you need a replacement barrel, get one of the nos RFI mfg. replacements from Sarco, send it here and I’ll install it for you. I’ve done more than I can count. They are excellent, reasonably priced and will solve your problem.

---------- Post added at 01:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 PM ----------

Crap, I was thinking SMLE not No.4. I think they’re out of No.4 replacement barrels. Sorry about that.

I did check on Sarco’s website just in case, but did not find a barrel for the No. 4. I will likely go the Criterion route, I’ll send you an email with some further questions.