Okay we flogged the bees wax/tar to death to me it was a manufacturing process and was changed whether the intent was to have lubed bullets is an argument that can go on for ages.
What really concerns me is the removal of the said cocking assist lug from the bolt, ummm others may agree/disagree but the way I look at it that lug (The small one cut off by #15) is an integral part of the equal dispersion of the recoil forces applied to it upon firing (Helical lockup) which is why the contact with that lug is so important so the action is not overly stressed on one side. All of my Enfields lock up on the Rt rear side and the Left rear as well!
Sorry to say but you would not be allowed to shoot that rifle on our range if it was noticed the lug had been removed (Illegal mod) even if you were a licensed gunsmith or trained armourer you would be asked to pack it up and be content with throwing gravel at the target.
The Lee action in the early days of B.P loads perhaps may have been considered a low powered load but come the advent of cordite and the re-proofing requirements I would say the lee action is not low powered well put it this way if I balanced 42,000 lbs/sq inch on your nose you'd look very different.
Nope we are all entitled to opinions whether right or wrong don't matter as long as you can admit your wrong and I have been wrong at times and duly corrected but to modify a bolt then shoot it well I say those who are armourers here would be shaking their heads I know I am. (Pic showing the Mauser/Enfield Bolts.)Information
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