Strength Of Lee Enfield Action

[Brian Dick]

Hey there JM. We might be able to market that thar rifle! As for broken glasses from a recoiling cocking piece, I think maybe those folks could use some marksmanship training on how to hold and shoot a rifle. I've seen quite a few case failures and have NEVER seen any kind of catostrophic failure with a LE of any description. That's in 35 years or so of reloading and shooting them. Of course, I've always been a quality not quantity reloader. Brian

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[Peter Laidler]

I agree with you Rock and hope that you don't curtail this or similar thread Steveo. The thread per se is interesting with good info just so long as the pure horse manure or unsubstantiated bull-shine is kept out. I don't know hoe you keep it out, but that's a matter for you moderators!

[Stevo]

I agree with you Rock and hope that you don't curtail this or similar thread Steveo. The thread per se is interesting with good info just so long as the pure horse manure or unsubstantiated bull-shine is kept out. I don't know hoe you keep it out, but that's a matter for you moderators!

As I clearly said, Peter, the thread would be closed if it keeps going off-topic. No one here closes threads for no reason.

Relevant info is welcomed.

[PrinzEugen]

True enough No4Mk1(T). It's been endlessly debated before the threads were curtailed when it finally became clear that it was descending into entrenched side(s) posting stuff and not debating, simply stating their points with gigantic copy and paste tranches of text (well, on one side of the debate anyway). Use of the search facilities of the forum should allow those really interested in this issue to find out all they ever need to know on the subject - and a heck of a lot more.
On the issue of another sticky - I think that if this forum needs something it's not another sticky with a mere 20 already there!

[villiers]

Just to keep the ball rolling ... how about continuing the lengthy discussion on the eminent danger to physical and/or mental health when firing wet or oily cartridges from a Lee Enfield? If I remember correctly, that was another of those discussions that surpassed even the inane futility of the above.

[jmoore]

Just to keep the ball rolling...

I'd rather it be buried in concrete, if you don't mind.

[Claven2]

Just to keep the ball rolling ... how about continuing the lengthy discussion on the eminent danger to physical and/or mental health when firing wet or oily cartridges from a Lee Enfield? If I remember correctly, that was another of those discussions that surpassed even the inane futility of the above.

Just in case anyone reading this thread does NOT realize it, oiled cartridges were part of how Enfield actions were proofed back in the day. Probably "not advisable" for the average person to attempt cartridge lubing in an Enfield action. While some may be comfortable with the practise or hold contrarian views, I don;t think we want new shooters thinking this is standard practise.

[No4Mk1(T)]

On the issue of another sticky - I think that if this forum needs something it's not another sticky with a mere 20 already there!

Point well taken. I myself don’t mind the sticky area and usually scroll past it and only open the threads with a new post but I understand your point of view. Unless the majority of forum users feel they want said sticky I won’t work on it.
Thanks also to Doug for yet another great tip on how to improve our user functionality!

Just in case anyone reading this thread does NOT realize it, oiled cartridges were part of how Enfield actions were proofed back in the day. Probably "not advisable" for the average person to attempt cartridge lubing in an Enfield action. While some may be comfortable with the practise or hold contrarian views, I don;t think we want new shooters thinking this is standard practise

I have long held this view and feel these words bear repeating. Thanks Claven2 for your sage advice.

[villiers]

`Nuff sed! I certainly did NOT intend to re-start the discussion, just to point out the futility of a repeat.

[Badger]

On the issue of another sticky - I think that if this forum needs something it's not another sticky with a mere 20 already there!

I agree, which is why I usually I have my forum view showing with the "sticky" thread area collapsed. In that way, I only view the new threads downward.

You can toggle the view on and off with the small little graphic arrow showing "up and down". It's located up and to the right of the forum display. By the way, this works with any area of the forums, to help a member control what he wants to see and what he doesn't want to see.

Regards,
Doug