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Pattern makers vice in such a godsend for work like this

I am lucky enough to own two of these rifles. First is my 1943, full stock, ALL numbers matching beautiful shooter. Second is the first large caliber rifle l ever shot, my fathers 1943 Sporterized Enfield. Absolutely rock solid rifle. Even though it survived a fire, in which virtually all metal finish was removed and the stock was charred, then being locked up for well over a year, after a good going through it is still nut on at 100yrds. Love them both.

awesome video amazing how we think a like my TJ is done with up with similar gear

I love the safari look...OK, OK, OK thank you OK I am inspired!!! I pulled out one of my number ones and I am have'n at it

I own a few one number 4 and 2 number ones.... the number for is original factory condition, and the number 1's are sporters. looks great and awesome video thank you

In Canada it was a poor man's rifle, yet took more game in Canada than any other calibre from 1920 to 90's ... The Canadian rangers used it till 2019 because it was great in the cold and frozen landscape of our arctic. It is still used up there by hunters... I own a couple great rifles and very dependable...

Hi, nice job. They are very under rated. I have rebuilt a few with new stocks. There is absolutely no need to float the barrels. Shoe polish is awsome release agent. If you have good bore they shoot lead very well. A basic aperture sight screwed to rh rear reciever is easy to make. There is nice flat there to mount it. A steel butt plate would be very durable and simple to make. We are lucky here in nz. Lots of these available. You are well armed with .303, 25-303 etc. Retro hunting rocks! Sv. Manawatu.

The 303 British has taken more Big Game In The Dark Continent Than Any Other Big Game Cartridge!

Bubba

Here in South Africa I have shot duiker, springbuck, fallow deer, blesbuck, mountain reedbuck and bushbuck, no problem.

Glad you using iron sights, can't wait for the finished product. From South Africa.

That's about 2 MoA with irons... that's good shootin'. My sporter I made wit a vertically adjustable post front sight (hooded) and a windage adjustable rear aperture... works pretty well and easy to zero..... But then I have machine tools which help, although on that rifle I made the rear sight with just hand tools... didn't have a mill back then.,.... That's a really nice rifle you have made there and it is unique, one of a kind, and carries your skill and spirit with it. You can't get that from even the finest factory rifle.... Brilliant.

I have a 303 that I built up from bits I had, just a barelled action and no wood or magazine. I re-stocked it. The action is from 1899; the original barrel was a bit rough so I have replaced it with a better one. I made a bridge mounted windage adjustable aperture rear sight... good for my old eyes. With the right powder, notably BL-C2 a 303 with 150gr bullets can hit over 2700 with normal pressures, which is very close to 308 ballistics. With iron sights, sighted in 3" high or a tad less at 100 yards, you end up with an MPBR of close to 250 yards for a 10" target size. That's "minute of deer".... This will take you past 300 yards with a bit of holdover and still aiming at hair not air, and 300 is about the limit for iron sights. The MPBR method is a bit of lost art these days wit range finders and 'dopable' scopes, but it works as well as it always did. I handload Hornady 150gr bullets and use the aforementioned BL-C2. These Chronograph at about 2700. When you reload, just neck size them only and they will be good for double figure reloads. Full length sizing will get you head separations sometimes. Good brass helps..... Norma or Lapua if you can get it... but Winchester or RP is OK. A Lee factory crimp die helps relieve shoulder stress when seating bullets too. With the right bedding a Lee will shoot pretty well... around 2MoA with good loads. Well worth the trouble. I'd recommend a few pounds upward fore end pressure on the skinny Lee barrel. Good luck with your old Lee Enfield... they are good rifles, much underestimated in these "600 yards 1MoA" days... 🙂

Curious about the engraving.

I been doing that move since I was 16 years old..I'm 44. Good advice though.

I’m a year or so late, but I have got to say I love the Lee Enfield build! I have just started my own build on a No.1 Mk3* and I love it!

Great video look forward to another.

Funny, my dad was against slings.

Hey, just found your content. Good work, very well thought out. Especially like your videos on.the Enfields.

I watched the video all the way through, you put a lot of work into that rifle. I will try to send you an email. anyway, I believe that the .303 is going into obscurity, not because it's somehow a short performer, it mainly because ammunition companies here in the U.S. look at tooling and bullet forming dies to make the round. there are though overseas companies that produce quality reloading components for the .303 ammunition hand crafter. There is two things I would have done different, I would have bought a adjustable rear peep sight for the rifle, also, instead of True oil, I would have used tung oil for a Danish finish. anyway Peace out dude, great video - Dave

Its the same if you're hunting two legged or four legged animals....

That's not a pistol grip but okay. I still like it.

Why should I take advice from someone whose sling is attached with zip-ties or para cord?

I can't say as I much like this, if the trigger were to snag on something as you swing it - a branch, a pocket or whatever, then someone behind you or ahead or your own lower leg (!) is potentially at risk from a discharging weapon. I'd take the view that it's much better to miss a hunting shot than to start effectively juggling with a loaded weapon?

Works with ak-47 as well

It's called a safari flip.

Take a lesson out of the hunter’s history book. Take a look at some old rifles the next time you’re in a shop that sells them, there were rarely provisions made to attach a sling. Prior to the 1950’s most hunters just carried their rifles in hand.

A sling is used for more than just carrying your rifle. Properly used, the hasty, my personal favorite, ensures you never miss. A true rifleman would know this.

I have only gotten 1 deer on my belly as well. It was my most recent deer this past January. I stalked this deer using trees for cover, peeking, then moving closer, and repeat. Once close enough, I layed on my belly at the base of a tree trunk.

Yeah, that's a good technique, be aware of rule two violations Better, is 'African carry' muzzle down on left shoulder. Left hand on the fore end brings the gun up And to your shoulder. It's slightly faster and a bit more natural than this technique Both are good and you should be good with both

I African carry more than anything other than a low ready

I often carry with the barrel in front.

Liberals

i automatically did this the first time i put a sling on a rifle i thought thats how you were supposed to draw quickly

Quickly flashing your buddy behind you

I gotta ask why you didn't include a semi auto in the comparison? Was it cost?

Yes sir!

Thanks Uncle I appreciate it now I know what to do 😂❤

Lot's of love from Botswana , Africa 🌍

Job well doen

Your high is perfect. Adjust your drift. That is unacceptable

Can't believe ammo is so high for such an iconic proven round, I like the cartridge but it's to expensive for me unfortunately. In my area of the south central United States 30-30 is ideal for woods hunting and Federal blue box 170gr is only $17.99 at my Walmart

I really enjoyed listening to you, you seem to be a man of faith. I subscribed & hope to see more from you

Good content looking forward too the next one

Nice!

I've been reloading and trading for military surplus rifles so many years i don't remember how many I've owned. some i gave as gifts. if i choose to refinish one i take outside in hot weather prop it in the suna while then wipe off the oil. then put clorax good on it then when oil comes repeating wipe off oil,clorax repeating several times a day or two. its impossible to get all the oil out but can get a bunch out. sometimes i take latex calking bedding action and barrel. tighten barreled action down ,wipe off squeeze out , a wet rag for cleaning up, let set a few weeks, check for dryness and im good to go...papa wishing you 😊

Excellent information.