AIA No 4 Mk 4 Reviews?

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Mark Mags

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Hey Gang,

Hopefully this is in the right section, if not, feel free to move it accordingly.

I am looking for some first hand knowledge of the Australian International No 4 Mk 4 (and/or the other 3 models as well) Lee Enfield copy.

I have read/heard ALOT of mixed reviews but the reviews are from several years ago. I just got off the phone with marstar who were no help about the rifle or company...(maybe my questions weren't specific enough?) The company, AIA, has no website, and marstar would not pass along the Australian phone number...what's to hide? Talking to Steve (303British) he says to stay away, and I really want too, but the look of yesteryears rifle with the technology of today is hard for to pass up...

Does anyone have any CURRENT, first hand knowledge/uses one of these?
 
I like mine

I bought the Mk 4 from Marstar a few years ago and really enjoy it. I have put a few hundred rounds through it and not had an issue. The wood and metal are nice. I have heard complaints about the trigger but mine is nice. I would be interested in why people say to stay away. Easy to mount a scope, I added a check rest as the optics area little high. I would say buy with confidence.

I have heard that the company has gone out of business, perhaps that is why there is no contact info. I know mine is never leaving.
 
Mark Mags said:
Talking to Steve (303British) he says to stay away,
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Don't believe anything he tells you at all. He's bent he didn't get a free rifle to review and posts are resentful and angry = no credibility IMHO...

They are very well made, No complaints. Easy to maintain. Wood is well finished, no flaws and solid. Some nice features around the trigger guard.
Metal is parked very evenly, Smooth bolt and feels like a Lee Enfield albeit an updated LE or Lee action'd rifle.

Shoots well with surplus ammo approx 1 1/2" at 100m, I need to reload for it to tweek the load to under MOA. Added a repro No4Mk1(T) cheek rest and it looks great.

Very happy
 
The only person who has ever had a single bad word to say about AIA and their rifles is the gentleman you mentioned. Pblatz explained it very well.

Sour grapes with no basis in fact.

Everyone who actually owns them considers them a high quality, excellent rifle.

The only thing missing is history. They aren't veterans of WWII. Depending on how important that is to you...
 
Pblatzz said:
Don't believe anything he tells you at all. He's bent he didn't get a free rifle to review and posts are resentful and angry = no credibility IMHO...

They are very well made, No complaints. Easy to maintain. Wood is well finished, no flaws and solid. Some nice features around the trigger guard.
Metal is parked very evenly, Smooth bolt and feels like a Lee Enfield albeit an updated LE or Lee action'd rifle.

Shoots well with surplus ammo approx 1 1/2" at 100m, I need to reload for it to tweek the load to under MOA. Added a repro No4Mk1(T) cheek rest and it looks great.

Very happy
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I too have read Steve's reviews about the AIA rifles and wonder what his problem is. I have both the No4 and the B2 heavy barrel models and am VERY pleased with their fit and finish. They are beautiful rifles. The previous owner of the B2 is a member of this board and he told me that he was able to shoot touching groups at 200 yards. They are at least as well made as any No4T I have ever owned. Steve talks about how competitive shooters don't use chrome lined barrels and that they aren't accurate. I'll let the people who have actually shot theirs comment on that.

Jim.
 
I don't own one but every single guy I've met or talked to that had one, is proud to own it and loves it. Have shot and handled a few and was quite impressed with the fit and finish, the function, and the results down range.

As for AIA, the rumour mill tells me they made piles of rifles in hopes of big US sales and the sales did not come. I heard this was due to the high cost of the rifle. Who wants a 700.00 plus reproduction? There are so many modern bolt guns to choose from in that price range. AIA, to the best of my knowledge went belly up.
 
If you search my posts under the milsurp section, I posted a thorough review of the rifle. It's an excellent piece and shoots like a dream! Go for it.
 
I have shot one and know a couple of guys that own them. They are fantastic and the comments that you should stay away are just pure BS.

Very well made, accurate and will probably last a lifetime.

They sent many to the US and were never paid for them, according to AIA when I corresponded with them a couple of years ago. Don't get paid for your product, guess you wouldn't ship again, well I wouldn't and they didn't.

John from Marstar has a few left, buy one and you won't be disappointed.
 
Get one. It's now a collectors item. People in the US can only wish they can get one. I've got the No4, bought it for xmas last year. Put a 4-16x scope on it.

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Used mine at one of the ORA precision shoots. With 150grn factory I was hitting target at 800yrds. Wind was bad that day, but it performed flawlessly. I love the wood, it's teak. I'm looking for teak to make a stock for my CZ858.
 
I bought a AIA m10 A2 from a fellow CGN member. It's a take on the lee enfield jungle carbines, but chambered in 7.62 x 39. I seen it and had to have it. I was in the dog house for 3 days, but it was worth it. I love it. It's supposedly can fit ak47 mags. I have yet to test the theory, but it will be tested.
 
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I love mine. Was just fondling it yesterday.
As already stated above, very high quality gun. I own several Enfields, and this is a very well done update.
No to mention the versatility of the sought after mags.
 
All these opinions, are NOT what I wanted to hear.

"Stay away!"
"Piece of junk"
"Fell apart on me"
"Save your money"...is what I was hoping to hear. Especially this close to Christmas.

Is there anyone in the GTA / Hamilton area who owns one who would allow me to have a first hand look? I am not overly excited about a drive to Ottawa to shoulder a rifle, that may not even 'fit'.
 
Mark Mags said:
All these opinions, are NOT what I wanted to hear.

"Stay away!"
"Piece of junk"
"Fell apart on me"
"Save your money"...is what I was hoping to hear. Especially this close to Christmas.

Is there anyone in the GTA / Hamilton area who owns one who would allow me to have a first hand look? I am not overly excited about a drive to Ottawa to shoulder a rifle, that may not even 'fit'.
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Any No5 enfield will be identical fondling wise.
 
happykal said:
I bought a AIA m10 A2 from a fellow CGN member. It's a take on the lee enfield jungle carbines, but chambered in 7.62 x 39. I seen it and had to have it. I was in the dog house for 3 days, but it was worth it. I love it. It's supposedly can fit ak47 mags. I have yet to test the theory, but it will be tested.
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Will the 10rnd mag fit an AK then? The No4 mag fits M14s.
 
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