Hunter's Lodge Long branch No.4 Mk.1* range time and results.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍$31.00 at a cheap place down here. $22.00 18 months ago. Everything’s gone up…Nice ole gem

[@MidwesternFC]

Looks pretty good. The No.4 MK.1 is still on my list of 'needed'. Thanks for sharing.

[@chopper7352]

That's actually a really nice looking bore for the No.4. Mk1 considering she likely saw mostly corrosive ammo over her life & then sat unloved in storage for decades being a Hunters Lodge buy. PPU is the best "bang for buck" ammo (if buying from a shop) that I've come across. Best stuff that I've found to use is the PPU 176gr FMJ rounds as it basically matches the Military 303 load/projectile, whereas the 150gr SP is a bit light. I use it (PPU 176gr FMJ) here in Australia in my SMLE 303 (made in 1922) & she hits high scores (V-Bulls) all day long.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Thanks, I am happy with the end result, knowing what other guns have come from them, I lucked out. I have a small stack of PPU for all three of my Brits.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

Very good shooting!! A vertical string is good for 100 yards, point of aim, point of man target. Aim at the belt buckle or at his balls, good combat accuracy. A good combat rifle is good with no horizontal issues. In combat an enemy soldier is going towards you to do the same if you were attacking them. You will close the distance in infantry combat. Effective infantry combat is between 300 meters or yards or closer. Even the villages, towns, and cities, effective range is where you can identify a threat target you can engage and kill the enemy. Marksmanship comes second to tactics, tactics comes first because you don't want to fire first on your target because just like you, he will be covered by another soldier as you move. Basic Infantry tactics, basics will save you in combat. A zeroed rifle or scope will not fail you in combat if you don't abuse it or not understand it through the stress of combat.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

Good to know if the shtf! 👍

[@terryfowler6090]

Have had 2 mk4s. Always pleased with their accuracy 😊

[@georgeclontd4984]

Those old rifles are still the best value. Pick it up cheap with parts at just under 400.00 that beats a lot of the newer bolt actions in value and quality.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

And not made of cheap plastic. I enjoy them much more than the new stuff.

[@GIJeaux1]

You do know that absolutely none of the No4 rifles were made with or, issued with a stacking swivel. Just sayin'.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

From what I have read,the stacking swivel for the number four was a centered version as opposed to the offset of the earlier rifles , it lasted a very fleeting moment - was no longer relevant or needed and actually considered a hindrance, but I have one and I can say it looks damn good! 👍😉

[@GIJeaux1]

@@milsurpmagazine9515 According to Peter Laidler who was a British Armorer for many, many years, contrary to what you may read or, hear, the No4s never had a stacking swivel centered or, offset. I believe that the Turks hade a stacking rod they added to some No4s they had but, neither the British or, North American models had the swivel. In fact, by the time the No4 came along, they had quit installing them on the No1s also. (I got set straight by Peter Laidler because I had one on one of my No4s) It's all good, be well.

[@bigingo4269]

S&B 180 grain FMJ hits better with my rifle

[@hoffmiermp]

My #4 mk 1/2 ftr is one of my favorite milsurps.

[@milsurpmagazine9515]

They do have a certain charm and “je ne sais quois” about them for sure! 👍

[@StumpkillerCP]

Ditto. I got mine back when you could get 480 rounds of Greek surplus (reloadable) for $99.99. As I recall I paid $120 for the rifle. I horse traded for a “3” bolt head to reduce case stretch and a proper height front sight for zero at 100 yards. Mine was a 1942 that was arsenal reconditioned at Faz in 1955 (including new barrel!).