Hi. This is my first post here and have to say this is an awesome site with loads of information and great articles for reference. I inherited a heavily modified Longbranch a couple years ago which piqued my interest in Enfield's, and recently caught the bug for shooting and tinkering with Enfield No4's. I like the simplicity and functionality of these rifles, and oddly I really like the recoil of the 303 cartridge.
I decided to put together a purpose built No 4 (already basterdized) with an L42A1 stock kit, but retain the 303 cartridge. It took quite a bit of work to fit the stock and I ended up bedding the action and draws as the inletting seemed to be off a bit from the trigger guard to the top action inletting. I am left with an issue where the top fore stock was trimmed quite long where the barrel band attaches so I need to find a way to cover approx 3/16" additional to a standard stock band. I am working with the company that makes the stocks to correct the issue so no dig on them, but it would be nice to be able to still use the piece as I have it matched to the lower fore stock and the front band is fitted and matching the lower stock as well.
I started thinking of a way to produce a custom rear stock band that would look authentic just a bit wider, and thought maybe an engine freeze plug would match the profile quite well if fitted correctly and would provide the extra depth required to fit the upper fore stock. Have any of you guys had to deal with a similar issue or a poor fitting rear stock band? Any suggestions on a way to remedy the aesthetic issue beyond just replacing the upper stock piece?
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