Which Enfield?

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Hi,

I have decided that I want an Enfield for sure this summer. Now the only question is which one. I like the No.4 mk.1/2 and No.5 mk.1 the best, so now its down to those two. I would buy one of each, but being 18 it is only possible to have one, for now. I already have a milsurp long rifle, which is a Mosin-Nagant 91/30. Even though its long and heavy, I like it for using at the range beause I have tons of cheap milsurp ammo for it and dont intend to use it for hunting. Due to this fact, I am leaning toward the No.5, since I dont have a milsurp carbine yet and since it would be fine to carry around all day deer hunting. On the other hand, I would rather go for the No.4, since it is likely alot more accurate,which is what counts at the gun range.
So, really what I need to know is, what are the recoil and accuracy differences between the rifles and carbine, and what would you recommend.

Note:The only Enfield I have fired before was a sporterized No.4 Mk.2 and I really liked it. Dont worry, I have no intention of sporterizing anything!
 
Based on what you mention cote-b, I would tend to say you'd be better with a No4, with full wood, for fun at the range with style. But if you plan on going into the bush for deer, I'd reccomend a Jungle in a less-than-collectable state... Or even a Mosin M44, since you've started that collection too :)

The No4 is typically more precise and provides less recoil than the No5.

My 2 cents,

Lou
 
another option is to get a No1 MkIII it will be a bit lighter to carry then the No4 and has a more traditional rear sight. V notch as vs the peep sight of the No4 and No5 rifles.

I'm surprised by the number of Enfields currently listed in the EE section and wish I was in the buying mode as there are several nice specimens.
 
A full length No4 is fine for the bush .
If the brush and tangle get that bad where the rifle's length is a hinderence your not going to get an effective shot ...no matter what rifle is used. Besides , all the noise a hunter is going to make picking through heavy brush , the deer is going to know your there anyway.

Original No4 stocks can be changed out with ones , that have been already sported , easily in minutes , saving the original stocks safe at home.

Practice , practice , practice !!!
Most milsurps will shoot high at close ranges , so learn how to compensate for this. Your going to want a clean kill , accuracy is a must. Chasing down a wounded deer isn't fun.

Try to relax while aiming at your quarry...Buckfever is a real emotion . It can be exhilerating or heartbreaking , depending on how the hunter can control it. After hunting 35 season's ( with a No4 Longbranch , incidently) my heart still pounds when I'm bearing down on a deer.
 
Another option is to get a nice No4, full wood, for the Milsurp range competition, and get a $75 sporterized No1 Mk3 with a scope for the deer! :)

Lou
 
No4 mk1/2 s are not growing on trees either. There are a few mk2s readily available, and even more No5's for less $$ but I tell you if I see a nice 1/2 at a reasonable price I'm all over it if I can afford to or not. Better choice is a 1950 Long Branch, frequently available, relatively reasonable, and often in fantastic condition although they lack the history of a WWII rifle.
 
Go for the full-length rifle, but save the woodwork by picking up a spare set of wood which already has been sporterised.

Just make sure The Damned Crack has been glued and go hunting.

Keep the full wood for military-type competitions: you WILL appreciate the extra couple of pounds after 30 rounds rapid!
 
Agree, a No4 and it can be a No4Mk1 or a No4 mk1/2 or a no4 Mk2

The No5, while ###y looking, is going to pound your shoulder if you plan on firing it a lot.;) It's certainly not something I would want to fire from the bench but rasther standing on ones hind legs.
 
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