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Re: Enfield Action

Post by bigrich » 14 Sep 2018, 4:53 am

Stoney wrote:
bigrich wrote:Decisions , decisions stoney. If there’s no modification to the action , receiver or mag , you’d only be up for the cost of a barrel. Allan swan does his under $600 fitted. But, can 7x57 do what 303 can’t ? :unknown:


7x57R has an excellent reputation for punching above it's weight mate. ;)


Yeh I know bud, if it were me I’d do the 7x57 conversion, just playing devils advocate. Gunna ring RJ Militaria at laidley this arvo about some krico 22’s. he’s also a Enfield, Mauser specialist. Could be a useful contact for ya :thumbsup:
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Re: Enfield Action

Post by gunnnie » 15 Sep 2018, 12:57 pm

There's a lot of scope for the use of the No1 & 4 actions.
Aside from the normal 303 chambering in both actions, there have been a number of different chamberings from 22Hornet through to bigger thumpers. The No4 lends itself well to the 45-70 cartridge. An easier option is the 303 based wildcats from 224 thru to 375.

I have a 303-25 on a No1 MkIII action and it is a great fast handling 10rd rifle for probably 80% of game here in Aust.

I also have a full blown custom in 375Nitro Express flanged 2.5" which is built on a Lee Speed action. Basically a No1 MkI action which was refined and on sold after sourcing from the British MoD arms firms.

The reasoning behind building a rifle such as you're considering, is not because of cheaper cost, as it certainly won't be! It is more because you want something unique, something that you've been involved in bringing into existence. As such, cost is irrelevant in my opinion.
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Re: Enfield Action

Post by yumastepside » 15 Sep 2018, 1:35 pm

....what he said.... :thumbsup: .....you can actually go up to 416 if you want to in the 303 case !!

Roger

.....I've got the 7x57R, 257 Rob.R ( 303-25 on mauser case ) the 375 FL NE and the good old 303....nothing on this continent they won't bring down, it just comes down to personal choice
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Re: Enfield Action

Post by Stoney » 15 Sep 2018, 9:40 pm

gunnnie wrote:There's a lot of scope for the use of the No1 & 4 actions.
Aside from the normal 303 chambering in both actions, there have been a number of different chamberings from 22Hornet through to bigger thumpers. The No4 lends itself well to the 45-70 cartridge. An easier option is the 303 based wildcats from 224 thru to 375.

I have a 303-25 on a No1 MkIII action and it is a great fast handling 10rd rifle for probably 80% of game here in Aust.

I also have a full blown custom in 375Nitro Express flanged 2.5" which is built on a Lee Speed action. Basically a No1 MkI action which was refined and on sold after sourcing from the British MoD arms firms.

The reasoning behind building a rifle such as you're considering, is not because of cheaper cost, as it certainly won't be! It is more because you want something unique, something that you've been involved in bringing into existence. As such, cost is irrelevant in my opinion.



A bloody Men gunnnie. :clap:
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Re: Enfield Action

Post by Northern308 » 28 Mar 2021, 10:37 am

Stoney wrote:Thanks fellas, I have now purchased a Parker Hale Standard No4 Mk1 in Excellent Condition. It appears to be Parkerized and the barrel and action are 10/10. I want to re-barrel it to 7x57R. Question is, am I destroying a decent gun by re-barrelling it?



Hi Stoney, I know it's two years after your post but did you re-barrel the PH Standard or leave it 303? Just curious as the PH 303s are fantastic and a great piece of history. Do you still have it? Thanks, Bruce
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Re: Enfield Action

Post by Stoney » 30 Jul 2021, 10:29 pm

G'day Bruce,
Sorry I didn't get back to you. I re-barreled a Savage 303 to 7x57R, not my PH .303. viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12588
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