The Difference Between Ishapore 2A and 2A1 7.62x51mm Enfield Rifles.

[@anthonylinatoc5148]

I believe the extractors are different on the 2A and 2A1 compared to the No1 Mk3. I've also heard that a stronger steel was used to make the receiver and bolt parts to handle the increased pressure of 7.62x51 NATO

[@vonbottorff7141]

I have owned mine for years now and It has been a great Rifle! I have actually hunted deer with it, heavy but fun.

[@Nick-fm9ux]

Thats what I plan to do with it.

[@InsurmountableNitwit]

Nice, you release this video the morning I go to pick up my 2A1. Good info, as always.

[@Fireguy723]

Just picked up a 2A1 and immediately came back to your channel to see if you had any experiance with them. Its in really good shape and was a really good price so I'm excited to shoot it.

[@chadziegler7292]

I have a 1965 2A so one of the last before they switched to the 2A1 numbers match. Only problem I have is the mag is kinda loose, sometimes when I'm chambering a new round the bullet gets jammed under the feed ramp have to give the mag a little slap to get it back in place.

[@propdoctor21564]

Glad to see a video out there like this. I think these are excellent rifles and have one of each along with their 303 Caliber counterparts

[@jeramyw]

One of my dream guns. Hopefully I'll find a nice one at the local gun shop some day.

[@99Racker]

I have the marketed Jungle Carbine version of the 2A. Great truck gun. The longest I fired it was 300 yds. It was a bit better than 4MOA. The flash hider is a plus. I am considering adding an aperture rear sight for these old eyes.

[@rkeller1ify]

Excellent video as usual, Mike. I just received a 2A1 and am in the process of getting her cleaned up to go to the range. I initially had a little (intermittent) ejection issue - fooled around with the magazine lips and I do believe I have solved the issue. Thanks!

[@dutchdenson8156]

I.absolutely had difficulty with ejection and feed with my Ishapore until I tuned the feed lips. I got my 2A at a yard sale for $300 and if I would have known how much I was going to love it I would have been willing to pay a lot more rather than going on not having one.

[@jusportel]

The action body and bolt in the 2A and 2A1 were made from a much stronger steel than the old Mk. III*. Lithgow attempted to convert SMLE’s to 7.62, with somewhat disappointing results. Even after reinforcing the action body, they flexed too much and failed. Ishapore probably knew of these experiments, so went with better steel and new production from the start. Replacing the 2A bolt with one from a .303 would probably be unwise…. For that matter, Lee bolts are generally NOT interchangeable, at the best of times. You can often find one to fit if you have several to choose from, but most of the time, you end up with only the long rib bearing, and the small lug not doing anything. This isn’t usually dangerous, but over time the uneven locking will cause problems. In very rare circumstances, only the small lug will bear, leaving a gap between the rib and its shoulder. THIS is the worst scenario, as it will often result in the bolthead shearing off, with possible injury to the shooter. In short, DON’T swap bolts in Lee Enfields.

[@silencedogood5766]

I bought one of these from J&g years ago when i had ffl the 2A model and a crate of .308 well built gun mine was just really dark oily wood only thing I’d change if can find a lighter color stock set .

[@allangibson2408]

There is information indicating that the sights work fine between 303 and 7.62 if you just use metres instead of yards. Acceptance standards differed from what was actually achieved in practice. 2.5MOA was fairly common with the Mk4 which is actually limited by the quality of the ammunition not the rifle.

[@thedirector1378]

Very nice, I didnt know these existed till today

[@mkruk2]

Might want to flip the "hooks" on the sling to face the outside. I shot my SMLE on a bench with the hooks the same way as yours and over the course of 20 rounds, I managed to scratch up the wood forestock. Turns out the flat riveted side should face the stock, and the hooks should face outside.

[@DevinK]

Yeah it’s a lot easier to adjust this way I’m just aware when I set it on a bench that it can do that and I just adjust the sling accordingly

[@hazcat640]

I have a 1965 2A It is marked 2ABA on the left hand side.

[@mwnciboo]

2000yards on your iron sights...That's Soldiering, Sharpe! That's Soldiering!

[@jbloun911]

Standing in high wind

[@SmallHandsBigBite]

I don't suppose you guys would know the barrel to receiver thread pitch between those two rifles? Looking to get mine rebarreled and I'm hesitant.

[@OKBushcraft]

I had one made in 1967, the wood was warped to the right at the last 10 inches of the foregrip. It caused the rifle to hit rt of center. I am going to try another.

[@99Racker]

Have you considered changing out the wood with ananother stock? I have relieved wood pressure points but exchanging the wood is easier.

[@614XJ]

I like the 2a wood a little better just has more character. Where can I find a good shooting example of a .308 enfield no1 mk3?

[@abansalify]

I want to buy these. I don't know where to find these

[@johnholland3476]

I’ve had my 1966 since 1976 I was 10 when dad brought zoisite home for me ive hunted with my 308 for 45 years

[@nickl2909]

Are the stocks the same on a smle?

[@ryanniksch4174]

That 2a1 is in fantastic condition did you have it refurbished?

[@rjames76]

i saw a couple around and assumed they were fudd monstrosities, how do you know what kind of new surplus is available?

[@robertadam7182]

I’d sign up for importer’s email list, they’ll notify you if any new surplus comes in

[@MikeB128]

@@robertadam7182 Not unless you're a dealer..

[@colmatthews4146]

i believe the action is made out of harder steel than the normal smle

[@robertadam7182]

Is this model as good as the original in .303? Never shot one and I’m fascinated in them

[@nathancossey8878]

So you can use a 303 bolt in the 2A-2A 1 308 ?

[@MikeB128]

Bolt, but need a different head/extractor.

[@adamsciaino8644]

Why is there black paint on 2A1

[@Ares12893]

Great looking rifles. How do they eject? Mine has ejection issues and I've heard it's pretty common in 2A/1's

[@Nick-fm9ux]

Mine ejects fine. I've only put 40 rounds through it (new to me). I do have issues chamering the last round. The angle seems to be too steep. I'm going to stretch the spring a bit.

[@sarinr8226]

these ore no longer in service with the indian army, however they are still in limited service with different state police forces in india

[@alvaroaugustomeridio]

Will 7,62 feed in .303 mags?

[@MikeB128]

Most likely not.....Which is why they re-designed the mags.........

[@tylerroehl11]

I need Devin's shirt. Where can I find it?

[@DevinK]

It’s a c&rsenal shirt

[@shafty9147]

Know a guy selling a MAS49/56, 7.62Nato converted with adjustable gas block. Wants $1000. Worth it?

[@MikeB128]

No...

[@vannjunkin8041]

Before i buy ANY modern 308 scout rifle.. ill buy one of these

[@roberthill3207]

Sweet.

[@newpeupyoass]

Too bad these don’t use FAL mags.

[@PurushottamGuptaOM]

still used by Indian police. army and other paramilitary doesn't use them