Quote Originally Posted by Son View Post
Could I respectfully ask that this thread be moved to the NON-Milsurps General Discussion Forum as that is about the only appropriate place for more discussion about this commercial model rifle here at MILSURPS.COM

Thankyou,
Brad.
I large part we agree that the M10 is not a Milsurp or an Enfield product, but as the only sucessful civilian bolt action based on an updated Lee Enfield design it has some interesting points.
Also previous postings about this rifle have served to warn those considering buying one for competition that it is unlikely to be accepted in service rifle category, so this may have saved a few prospective buyers from an expensive mistake.

I've always been more interested in the mechanics of antique rifle actions than their shooting qualities, one can always find a more modern rifle that will shoot as well or better.
Due to a long ago injury the short actions are of importance to me in particular, Mauser type bolt actions are awkward and sometimes painful to operate. Every bolt action rifle or shotgun I own has a rear locking short throw bolt action.

PS
Does anyone remember a short lived para military 5.56 bolt action, mid 90's I think, that used a rear locking action?
The rifle was designed more or less to serve as a Volks rifle type for civilian use in NATO countries. It used the M16icon magazine and an action similar to the Enfield, though it had no other outward resemblence to the LE.
I don't think they sold many, the volks rifle idea being outdated.