No4 MK1 guru's I need advise

[Winchester-1897]

Two groove barrels are very inaccurate and you would be happier if you send your two groove Enfield to me for disposal.

Just mail the Enfield rifle to:
Ed Horton suckered another Enfield
PO box .303 Enfield heaven
Penciltuckey U.S.A. 17112

Below shot from a 1943 Maltby with a worn two groove barrel and Hornady .312 174 grain round nose bullets.

Five shots 50 yards with PH-5C target sight, as you can see the 2 groove barrel is not very accurate and I had 2 fliers.

Very nice shooting!!!

 

[tiriaq]

I was told by a former weapons tech that the five groove barrels were surplus Bren gun barrels machined to size to be used for Enfield rifles.

And yes, two groove barrels shoot very well (mine likes .312" Hornady bullets).

No.
The late 6 groove Long Branch barrels were made using rifling machinery originally used for Bren barrel production.
But these were not adapted Bren barrels.

 

[RRCo.]

No.
The late 6 groove Long Branch barrels were made using rifling machinery originally used for Bren barrel production.
But these were not adapted Bren barrels.

Correct.

 

[maxinumarmor]

If it sluged out at .316 it is worn out/shot out mine came out at .309.
The 2 groove came out for a way to cut cost they work good in good shape but most don't like BT projectiles.

So the rifle in question has 2 lands and 2 grooves. Is that normal? Friday gun maybe?
What bullet/powder combination should I consider? It slugged to 316 to the bottom of the grooves. The bore is dark. Ser# P291xxA England N19 with a crown under it. R something F stamped on wrist, looks like a C. 1 something 42 also on wrist.
Where do I go look for info about this rifle.
Is it a wall hanger?

Any Ideas?
Prefered bullets?
Prefered powder?
thanks