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    Lee Enfield model 2A .308 cal

    I've been toying with the thought of picking up a Lee Enfield model 2A .308 cal barreled receiver as a project rifle or perhaps a No 4 Mk1 although I now have one of those. Not looking at building them for anything other than for fun and to shoot so I'm not worried that I may end up costing more than buying a rifle. Just not sure about the model 2A .308 cal. either way, 2A or Mk1 is going to cost $60.00 for the barrel receiver and I'm gonna bulid on or the other.
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    I'd just buy the assembled rifle if it's available. It'll inevitably be cheaper in the long run.
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    I assume you are talking about the Indian RFI 2A1 rifle if so don't forget that you will need an Indian magazine as they are different to the standard Enfield ones.

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    2A/2A1 is a fun rifle and it sounds like you already have a No4. Sounds like a fun project.

    As you said it would be easier and cheaper to buy a rifle intact. Sometimes there is more adventure in the journey than the destination.


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