Head spacing Lee Enfield

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rgallant

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Hello all, just a few questions, after reading everything and then some on the internet on the subject.

While the original owner of my Enfield No 4 mk 1* digs through 20 odd boxes trying to find the bolt, I have built a spare.

I understand how to check the lugs, that is actually pretty simple.

To check the headspace I used a dummy cart, measured the rim .060. Cut down 2 feeler gauges on at .014 and one at .008.

With the cart chambered Bolt closes on the .008 not on the .014, actually very little camming so basically go at .068 nogo at .074.

I understand this should be fine based on this being a rimmed cart, and the specs it is marginal but as my bolt head #1 measures .634 getting a number 2
could well be pointless given the apparent variation in sizes.

So the question is: is that adequate test or do I need to spend money on the actual gauges.

I know it is the internet and everyone has a opinion, but it never hurts to ask.


The bore is a 2 groove and looks pretty good.
 
Should be fine.

I expect that you have read the threads on reloading for Lee Enfield rifles.
 
tiriaq said:
Should be fine.

I expect that you have read the threads on reloading for Lee Enfield rifles.
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Thanks for the reply.

I have but I do not reload, old enough to have bought a lot of surplus 8mm & 7.62 when it was really cheap. Now I have a rifle that will cost more to feed, and I am running out of 8mm I might have to actually start.

This is my 1st Enfield it was free, but sportered. Looks pretty good with the original fore stock wood back on it.

Now I want to go out and shoot it. :)
 
Even with good head space, don't expect too much from the brass if you're just shooting factory ammo. Reloading for these is an art in itself, check it out.

Grizz
 
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