AIA M10 No.4 mk.IV question

I did see that about the origins, cantom. I'm not sure I believe it though. It's contradictory to past reports and having parts come together from all over the world for assembly in Oz doesn't ring true to me.

Especially given the extreme secrecy of AIA regarding rifle origins.
 
Stevo said:
I did see that about the origins, cantom. I'm not sure I believe it though. It's contradictory to past reports and having parts come together from all over the world for assembly in Oz doesn't ring true to me.

Especially given the extreme secrecy of AIA regarding rifle origins.
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I was told from the horse's mouth they're made in Australia. I think they get the parts from wherever and carefully assemble them in their own small facility. Being small they value their privacy enough to keep it on the QT where they operate. Australia is anti gun as hell, worse than here so none of it can be easy. I think they've done a hell of a job producing and marketing these everything considered.
 
AIA M10 No.4 mk.IV 7.62x51mm SMLE rifle

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I've a new member here and have been searching for posts/reviews on this 308
I enjoyed your review on milsurps. I have one and ended up having someone do some loads for me. After having shot Hornaday AMAX TAP 155gr, Federal SP 150 & 180's, old IVI I had someone load some Hornady AMAX 155's and 178's. The rifle seems to like 155's. Anybody else know of any other posts on this site with reviews on this rifle?
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Nice shooting. BTW, you haven't installed the cheekrest properly. You have to carefully remove material from the inside till it sits down flat. A few thousandths at a time...a sanding drum set on a drill works well, along with patience. My wife and I have done a few.

Those are nice rifles, I had one.
 
cantom said:
Nice shooting. BTW, you haven't installed the cheekrest properly. You have to carefully remove material from the inside till it sits down flat. A few thousandths at a time...a sanding drum set on a drill works well, along with patience. My wife and I have done a few.

Those are nice rifles, I had one.
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Never considered that...but when I think of it, I'd rather fill in 2 drilled holes than have a stock that has been dug out for a cheekpiece if I want to punt the rifle off for sale or simply take off the cheekpiece and return it to it's near original condition. Nope...I did it properly!
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I think he meant alter the cheekpiece to fit the stock - not the stock to fit the cheekpiece. That way you would have only the two holes, and a cheekpiece that fit properly.
 
tiriaq said:
I think he meant alter the cheekpiece to fit the stock - not the stock to fit the cheekpiece. That way you would have only the two holes, and a cheekpiece that fit properly.
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Yup....that's how I read it....its not that you did it wrong, it's more that the fit could be improved.

Nice rifle and nice shooting! Welcome to CGN.

I'd put some masking tape around the stock and then hold a sheet of sandpaper on top and use the stock to fit the cheek piece....
 
Ah yes! thanks fellas... that does make more sense. Once again, "I never considered that"...lol
Sandpaper may be my next purchase! actually I should get someone else to do that as I have a habit of butchering things sometimes.
 
cantom said:
I was told from the horse's mouth they're made in Australia. I think they get the parts from wherever and carefully assemble them in their own small facility. Being small they value their privacy enough to keep it on the QT where they operate. Australia is anti gun as hell, worse than here so none of it can be easy. I think they've done a hell of a job producing and marketing these everything considered.
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I wonder if they've considered moving to North America. Costs might be higher, but the firearms market is bigger, and at least north of the border, has a soft spot for the Enfield.
 
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