7.62mm DCRA LE No4 conversion thread

Here is DCRA #1859.

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This was the long range target rifle of Art G from Kingsville, Ontario, and was used on several Palma matches. It is not known who built the rifle, but it was a brand new surplus #4 action. This one was marked .22, as were a number of the surplus actions. These were bare actions, and never assembled as .22s.

This rifle started as a conventional #4 in .308, hence the DCRA stamp. Once the rules changed for the Palma matches, and shooters did not have to shoot a #4, many shooters started using commercial actions for their target rifles. However, they found that, at long range, the #4s shot better elevation than target rifles, so they would put #4 rifles into one-piece stocks that would feel the same as their target rifles, and used them at 900 and 1000 yards. This one has the AJ Parker rear sight and the front sight that has interchangeable inserts (one shown in second photo).

Many thanks to Ganderite for the information provided.

And this fine rifle is headed to a new home in Edmonton!

Doug
 
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As stated many times previously just because it has a screw does not always mean Ishy. The Brits used them too and I am sure that gunsmiths did the same repair. The Brit screw is much smaller and more neatly done and does not go through to the other side of the stock. They later went to wooden dowels...
 
I picked up this custom 1943 Number 4 Mk1 with a S&L 308 barrel, DCRA #1602 single shot. I want to restock it similar to the Enfield Envoy target rifle with pistol grip wood stock, hand guard etc. What would you suggest to find a suitable repo or sporter stock for my project?
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Having just joined the site recently, it's taken me awhile to get through the 85 pages to this point.
I have #1810, a 1943 Long Branch No.4 MkI in 7.62. My father gave it to me before he passed away a few years ago and I didn't know much of the history before reading this thread. It's been a great source of information.
 
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