Enfields which was best?
- Thread starter Kenny
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The No4 is considered to be the best bolt-action military rifle ever made. The Mauser guys like to disagree, but everyone's entitled to be wrong now and then.
The Mauser is a fine hunting or sporting rifle... probably the best.
But a battle rifle it is not. The top prize goes to the Enfield.
Once the Enfield got a good charger loading system it was all over for the Mausers as serious contenders.
I love the looks and history of the SMLE with it's snub nose and 1907 bayonet.
It is the true classic especially as it served in both world wars.
I was going to say the custom no 4 by Parker hale but Woodchopper over ruled me. Still it is great to see a old soldier get all dressed up.
The No4T was the best sniper rifle of WW2 so it's status is assured.
I love the No5 but it did not live up to it's potential. A good slip on recoil pad can make a No5 a fantastic little rifle. It had the best bayonet as well.
The post war no4's were excellent .I would love a 7.62 someday even an indian.
I love the looks and history of the SMLE with it's snub nose and 1907 bayonet.
It is the true classic especially as it served in both world wars.
I was going to say the custom no 4 by Parker hale but Woodchopper over ruled me. Still it is great to see a old soldier get all dressed up.
The No4T was the best sniper rifle of WW2 so it's status is assured.
I love the No5 but it did not live up to it's potential. A good slip on recoil pad can make a No5 a fantastic little rifle. It had the best bayonet as well.
The post war no4's were excellent .I would love a 7.62 someday even an indian.
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Cute guns but they kick like a mule...
Really,my son shot mine when he was 12,he also shot the 7 mag at the same age. He shoots the 300 Winchester and the 45-70 now at 15.
