Need a No4 barrel installed in Western Canada

I have an entire, kit, everything. Yes, I am aware of what it takes to install the pads ... hence why I want to pay someone experienced to do it.

Near as I can figure https://leeenfieldrestorations.com quoted me a full rifle restoration ... because lets face it, doesn't take 3 months to install a scope, regardless of how tricky it is. Not to mention $1800 to install a $1000 scope on a $1000 rifle would seem to be a wee bit over the top?

So, other than https://leeenfieldrestorations.com anyone know of a smith that knows how to install scope mount pads on a LE?
 
bearhunter said:
Markin and Weber in Kelowna does good work. Not fast or cheap.

No 4 barrels aren't interchangeable as is. They need to be chucked in a lathe and have the shoulder set back to index properly, then they may need to have the chamber cleaned up for proper headspace with the bolt you have.

It also takes a special set of tools to properly hold the receiver as they're quite soft and will easily deform if to much force is used or an improperly fitted wrench is used.

There is no way to install that barrel with an internal action wrench and there is only one useable flat and it's on the bottom of the action, to take up most of the torque.

A properly machined outside of the ring, action wrench, with a slot cut into the flat for the King Screw lug on the bottom is a must to get the right torque, without deforming the action.

I've seen several No4 actions that were damaged because some nimrod decided to use a Crescent Wrench on the side flats, that had to be discarded.

Markin and Weber have the proper tooling on hand and if they don't, will make it up for future use on other actions.

Good folks doing good work.
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Some of what you put above is poppycock.

No.4 barrels were all made to index. Maybe 1:50 of the ones I've done did not immediately index.

If your smith is telling you that, then they are hedging their bets in their price quote.

It is true you need a special tool the grip the receiver without crushing the kingscrew bolster. Generally these are adaptors for a standard action wrench (external type, 2 piece like you would use for Mauser action) Every smith I know built one years ago, so if you are asked to cover tooling cost for this job, find a more honest gunsmith. They should also have made a plug screw to reinforce the kingscrew threads.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
Anyone know a smith that is experienced with installing scope mount pads on a Lee Enfield? Don't really want to try it the first time myself.
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Fwiw, done correctly, you need to jig the pads and mount together and use the scope and boresighter to set rough zero with scope at middle of andjustment to check the receiver flats. Often, you have to machine the receiver flats frue to the bore before installing the pads.

It's not as simple as just drilling and tapping in the right place.
 
Claven2 said:
Fwiw, done correctly, you need to jig the pads and mount together and use the scope and boresighter to set rough zero with scope at middle of andjustment to check the receiver flats. Often, you have to machine the receiver flats frue to the bore before installing the pads.

It's not as simple as just drilling and tapping in the right place.
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Yes, which is why I don't want to do it myself and why I want someone who has some experience with this work.
 
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