1joshjosh1, That checkered pattern on the stock is unique to the No1 mkVI trials rifles made in the early 1930's. It was the predecessor to the no.4 rifle and only several hundred exist today. For all the facts check out the book "the Lee Enfield" by Ian Skennerton.
How did they figure all this out? It's very impressive that they did. Was there not a design that doesn't have 20 plus fiddly things that have to be correct? The multipart stock for example? That said I like my #5 carbine even though I know it's not an accurate rifle.
Hi all, im wondering what the littl tool he uses to measure width is called? Its an assortment of strips of metal on a keyring that he pokes in the gaps around the stock in varying widths likw 1/16th of an inch, 1/32nd ect thanks!
Hi Mick, can you elaborate a bit on what you are intending to mean? Not questioning you here but, am very interested in hearing or 'seeing' what you have to say. It almost always takes two or more to get the precise/proper information out. So share with us please, I have a MkIV-2 that I could use all the help I can to get that beauty putting the rounds where I want them to go. Thanks ahead of time.
@@1959jimbob Hi Tom. As suggested in the video I removed contact with the wood on the sides of the receiver, and gave the barrel just under 5lbs of upward pressure, the groups then opened up considerably. I then increased the upward pressure of the barrel to approximately 15 lbs and found the rifle was then shooting flat but from side to side of the point of aim. I cured that by making sure the receiver was making full contact with the stock on either side.. Now I am getting nice tight groups. One more thing ! The length of the spacer sleeve ( little tube ) between the receiver and the trigger guard is critical. If it's too long it will be impossible to tighten the screw enough to properly secure the receiver to the stock.
@@pistooli1 I understood that for the No.4 Enfield the factory build is only 2.5lbs upward pressure with no contact on the top wood or sides at the front of the stock.