Most accurate Enfield models

[ptf18]

Fellows. Any idea what model Enfield was considered to be the "most" accurate of the various models produced. I am considering using a Long Branch model I have to shoot in the CMP Vintage Sniper Rifle matches.

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[bearhunter]

That question is so wide open, there just isn't a good answer.

[breakeyp]

You are asking a question that amounts to asking how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. What ever the answer is at a point in time when they were built, has no bearing on accuracy potential of rifles today after at least fifty years of use/abuse. Each rifle and ammunition has to be evaluated on it's own merit.

[Peter Laidler]

But if I had to throw in an answer, it'd be the .276 Pattern 13.

[No4Mk1(T)]

But if I had to throw in an answer, it'd be the .276 Pattern 13.

Interesting Peter...... Would you consider it more accurate than one of the "Fab 4" (L39/L42, Enforser, Envoy)?

[5thBatt]

They didn't built SMLE's with Heavy barrels prior to WW1 so the "most accurate Enfield model" was never made

[jona]

Friend of mine used to train Canadian Cadets. The Corps decided to use 303 rifles for shooting competition. He acquired 5 No. 4s, all different makers. 2 were like new, 2 were very good, and 1 was beat up and worn. The best shooter of the 5 was the beat up one. You can't tell by appearance or maker. Try out several, if possible, and go with the one that gives the best results.

[Longshaor]

This is just my experience, but my vote is for my Lithgow ShtLE Mk III*H.

Cheers!

[Alan de Enfield]

I think most of them are more accurate than I am.
I'm the weak link in the chain.

If I had to vote it would be :

.22rf calibre = BSA No7 Mk1
.303 calibre = No4T
7.62 calibre = Enforcer / L42

Although my Savage No4 Mk1* doesnt do bad :-
75mts (82 yards) lying prone, Prvi Partisan 174gr FMJ factory load. standard Mk1 'iron' sights, 10mph wind right to left.
2 Sighting / warming shots then 5 rounds.

[coppertales]

Hard to say but in my collection my Longbranch two groove is the most accurate. It looks like it was rode hard and put up wet but has a nice bore. My 1955 No4 Mk2 might be better but it is unfired and will remain that way....chris3