My AIA M10 No.4 Review and information, lots of pictures

Weight

HeadDamage said:
Yes, they are heavier than the old number 4.
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Do we know if this is just because of the teak wood they used or does the AIA have a heavier barrel than a regular Enfield No.4? I guess it shows that the AIA is built with a heavily reinforced steel receiver to allow it to shoot the 7.62X51 Nato round.

I want this rifle because I love the Lee Enfield and it seems like they have made some nice improvements over the original. I have always wanted a military spec Enfield No.4 to shoot off hand, sitting and prone. I dont really want to do alot of bench shooting other than to sight it in and develop loads for it. Is this AIA M10 No.4 too heavy to learn to shoot from different military positions? I want to hone my shooting skills and become really accurate with open sights and im just worried the added weight would be a negative over a regular No.4.
 
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Don't care what people say but there is something that keeps me wanting to buy this rifle.
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Now if I only had a spare $1,000 laying around. :(
 
I just may call up Marstar and order a AIA M10 No.4 I always loved the Lee Enfield No.4 and this being a 7.62X51 seems to me to be a no brainer. Plus my hunting rifle is a Browning BLR in .308 so I can easily reload for both.

I am very picky with my rifles being in excellent condition so it is hard to beat "brand new in box". This rifle is almost a pound heavier than a regular No.4 but the guy at Marstar said its due to the teak wood and thicker receiver for the .308.
 
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Good on ya Max-4, you will not regret it! I held off buying mine for three or four years now but it was worth every penny. If you want to make yourself feel even better look at waht the other big names are offering at $799, then add the cost of all the goodies you get with the AIA and you'll see what kind of a deal it is.

As for using it to train for the No4, I find it handles just the same and the weight difference IMHO is negligible. It will depend on which two rifles you are comparing though as each piece of wood will be different. Oh, and the barrel does look a bit heavier on the AIA, and there is a LOT more metal in the receiver. On the other hand, it really soaks up the recoil.

Like you Max-4, I bought it to train for my No.4 without causing undue wear to my original. I fully plan on shooting the snot out of it from all three positions to train for milshoots. I just wish my No.4 had the target swivel, I'm liking how I can sling up with the AIA from the trigger guard.
 
From the sound of things, "one day" had better be soon. When Marstar's current stock runs out, they won't be getting any more in. That is what the rumor mill says any way.
 
Can you shoot 308 win rounds out of these AIA number 4's or must you use 7.62x51 Nato rounds ? Is it safe to shoot and can these handle the pressure of a 308 win round ?

Thanks
 
Hi Aric Nice review on the AIA M10. I also purchased one from Marstar a few monts ago, xmas time to be exact mine is serial numbered 3233 verry close to yours. Mine is only serial no on the bolt handel not the bolt head.The mags are serial no with a felt marker ,not to impressed with that.I did not receive the hard case with my riflelike the add from marstar said,and there was no manual with the rifle.The gun is a great peice of work other than that .Have to contact marstar for a manual and a hard case as advertised
 
I couldn't tell you, I've only been shooting 168's out of mine, but I have some 180gr and 150gr bullets to use up in the future. Hopefully someone has done more experimenting.
 
Hi Aric,
Nice rifle and great review! Being a neophyte at these milsurps, I have not heard about the supposed bad press surrounding these rifles, but from your pixes and your review, it seems like nothing to worry about at all! It is a little pricey, but looks like an excellent gun to get, especially wth all the extras!
 
OEM It is a nice rifle, I've had my #4MkIV for a little bit now and I love it.
Hoping to do some serious shooting with it this spring and summer
 
I just got my AIA No.4 a few days ago. It really is a beautifully built rifle. She's a heavy lady with a loaded mag, rail and scope though, that's for sure. Couldn't guess on the exact weight (my reference is C7/AR-15), but goofing around in my living room making "offhand shots" had my point of aim all over the place from my spindly shoulders.

I have yet to take it to the range. Just need to find enough time and a nice day!
 
M6, that rumor is still floating around and being bandied about by a few but it is totally untrue. The stock is made in Viet Nam.

Contact AIA and find out the real story.

If you can afford one, buy one. You won't be disappointed. AIA is a small company and after a close to fraudulent deal in the US, just won't deal in North America, without up front payment.

A friend and I looked into importing some of the 7.62x39 rifles, not conversions but purpose built and down sized to match the cartridge. The rifles would be extremely expensive. Not only that, they presell everything they make in Australia/NZ
 
Great write up by the OP, very tempted to pick one of these up.
I am in line for one of Marstars M14's and this would be the perfect sister for it!

Same round, and you get the 10 round mags that work for both!
That's not even mentioning the extras you get with it right now....I feel my CC vibrating!:eek:
 
I just bought one on the E&E, Used and probably sold a few times. I think when one buys a rifle in 308 Winchester, they don't realize that the ammo is not the same cost as the surplus 7.62x39. JMHO

I have to say they are all steel, no plastic, no alloy. Mags are as good as any US M14 mag, Machining is very nice, parked finish, Bolt is smooth as glass of any Lee Enfield. The trigger is sharp, the bore is very crisp, Wood is very well finished. Over all they look and feel great.

I have read the negative articles by people who wanted one for free to write an article...
Wow such crap, Chrome barrels will never shoot well.... or some nonsense like that.

I guess my C1A1 was a myth at 100 yrds in the CF shooting 1" groups.

I would love the cheek rest and a few more mags. Other than that, I am happy. I will try to post come picts.

Peter
 
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I love mine, but i wish I could get my groups tighter (not the rifles fault, just the shooter) LOL
 
I owned one and found it to be very well made and very accurate. I let it go to fund other projects and because it wasn't a 'real' Enfield. I recently found myself missing it - you guys know how it is - so ordered another one. It will be a welcome addition to the .308 bolt gun days at the range !
 
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