That proof thing, again

[Alan de Enfield]

Here we go again, weak actions, exploding bolts etc. etc.


Use what the Rifle is designed / proofed for and you wont have any problems. If its a 303 use Mk7 type ammo or load to Mk7 specifications. Its been proofed to that.
If its a 7.62 then use standard mil spec 7.62 or load to that specification. Its been proofed to that.

If PL has 50 years of experience (and 10s of thousands Enfield Rifles) under his belt and has never seen / heard of a failure (except the two that were fired without bolt heads) I reckon its "fit for purpose".

If you want, you can break anything - put a V8 engine in a Mini and the next weakest link in the 'chain' (gearbox ?) will blow up.

If you want 50 cal performance, buy a 50 cal !!!!