303 british

Post by **PoorManQ45** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:48 pm

I'm looking for a rifle.

I was looking at a Marlin 336w in 30-30 for $289 new. This seems like a decent price as buds lists it for $350.

But a relative has a Enfield 303 British. He wants $90 for it. I haven't seen the condition, but it's shootable, and shoots straight.

What do you guys think?

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:32 pm

find out which series it is.

I'm not an Enfield expert, but some are very nice rifles.

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:55 pm

That's a nice looking rifle.

Post by **PoorManQ45** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:26 am

Picked it up last night. It is in ~90% condition.

This thing is sexy. My uncle said it kicks harder then his 30-06. But, it has absolutely no recoil pad.

I'll be shooting it today.

It has two peep sites on a flip up. One is zeroed at 400 yards, the other at 100 yards.

I'm trying to figure this thing out still. It has like a half cocked position safety that disengages the trigger completely(makes it floppy). It also has a bolt closed locking safety flip switch.

This thing is sexy, I'm excited because I was going to purchase a Marlin 336w in 30-30 for $280 new. Great price, but can't beat this thing

Post by **Mr1der** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:53 pm

hope it's a good shooter.

the Marlin 336W however is a great little rifle.

I should've kept mine.

Post by **bobotech** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:40 pm

Only problem with 303 brit Enfields is that the bolts lock up in the rear. What that does to the brass is stretches the heck out of it so you might only get 1 to 3 reloads out of a single piece of brass. Most modern rifles are front locking lugs which keeps brass stretch to a min.

I would have bought that Enfield for 90 bux as well, great deal!

Post by **PoorManQ45** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:59 am

Alright, it is a Number 1 Mark 4*. It was made by Savage in 1941 for Britain.

It shoots true. We were popping soda cans at 100 yards.

It kicks like a 7mm Remington Magnum.

The stock has been cut, the barrel band removed, and the top wood piece taken off. None of these things affected accuracy so they're fine by me as I like the looks more.

The finish on the cut stock looks professional.

I'll get pictures when I get a chance.
Modified by PoorManQ45 at 6:16 PM 8/8/2009

Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:26 pm

s***, I'd buy any gun for $90.

Post by **PoorManQ45** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:33 am

Well, it's official. Florida, specifically hillsborough county, gun dealers like to rape people.

I go in and they wanted $36.99 for a box of remington 180g! I paid $22 in Southern wisconsin(Gander mountain, was priced at $29, but he dropped $7 without blinking when I asked), and $17(shelf price) in northern wisconsin, Cabela's in Indiana had 303 listed at $17.99, but was out of stock

I talked to a few guys and they just blew it off like this was no big deal.

Another reference point, Marlin 336c they wanted $599! Northern Wisconsin this same gun new was $280.

Their response when prompted on the prices, "the demand is really high". That's bulls***. 30-30s are always in stock, and it's not the guns that are in the biggest demand, it's the ammunition.

I will note that this dealer likes to sell used guns for about the price that Walmart would sell it new.

So, i'll only be buying from Walmart for 9mm and 22LR. I'll have to order in bulk online for 303.

Luckily I can get 250 rounds for $125. It probably wont be as consistant, but I can't justify the insane prices.

What are prices on oddball ammunition in your area?

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:58 pm

charlieo wrote:s***, I'd buy any gun for $90.

Turkish Mauser.

now say that again.

Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:47 pm

Mr1der wrote:
Turkish Mauser.

now say that again.

Nope. Any gun.

Ok, ok, you got me. If I paid $90 for a Moist-Nugget, I'd feel like an idiot.

Post by **Mr1der** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:01 pm

s***...90 bucks is a fair price for one in good shape now...they're starting to dry up.

if you've ever messed with a Turk Mauser, you'd know what I'm talking about.

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:54 am

Mr1der wrote:
Turkish Mauser.

now say that again.

Turkish Mauser + .308 Match Barrel for Large Ring Mauser + Couple Hours = Sub-MOA on a budget.

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:15 pm

do tell sir.

an unmolested Turk Mauser is um...yeah.

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:52 pm

Mr1der wrote:do tell sir.

an unmolested Turk Mauser is um...yeah.

The only worthwhile thing on a Turkish Mauser is the action. The rest is junk.

The British .303 round is ancient tapered wall junk. I don't much care for it, but I'd love to snag a good condition war era Enfield.

Post by **Mr1der** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:10 pm

I <3 Enfields...got a nice solid feel.

I wanna get a 1903 as well....it's hard to beat the cool factor of the old Military bolt guns.

you've almost given me a reason to spend 60 bucks on one...

Post by **GAU-8** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:49 am

PoorManQ45 wrote:Alright, it is a Number 1 Mark 4*. It was made by Savage in 1941 for Britain.

It shoots true. We were popping soda cans at 100 yards.

It kicks like a 7mm Remington Magnum.

The stock has been cut, the barrel band removed, and the top wood piece taken off. None of these things affected accuracy so they're fine by me as I like the looks more.

The finish on the cut stock looks professional.

I'll get pictures when I get a chance.

Modified by PoorManQ45 at 6:16 PM 8/8/2009

No 4 Mark 1. I too have a Savage Enfield. Near new condition except for the bolt. It's sloppy as hell and gets caught up sometimes. Don't shoot it a great deal. I actually collect old battle Rifles. I have an original Mosin-Nagant M91 (not the 91/30) with a re-barrel date of 1923, a Mitchell's Yugo Mauser in collector grade condition, M-44 Tanker, M-1 Garand fully restored, Remington 1903A3 with original Sep 1943 barrel. I'd love to get an Italian Carcano and a Japanese Type 99. Both are crap guns, but they're that old kind of rifle I'd love to have.

Post by **PoorManQ45** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:25 am

That sucks about the bolt on your enfield. On mine it is silky smooth with about 1mm total wobble at full extension.

When compared to new bolt actions this thing is a precision action. I cant believe how sloppy new guns are

Post by **GAU-8** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:44 am

I think I'm gonna need to look at getting an entirely new bolt. Other than that, the gun is in flawless condition. It looks to be an arsenal rebuild. But all furniture is new looking, the parkerizing is fresh and thick. Real nice looking gun.

Post by **GAU-8** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:48 am

I also put together pretty much the military version M24 sniper rifle. I have a Remington PSS in .308. I changed out the stock to an H&S Precision black synthetic with adjustable LOP and adjustable cheek piece. It has a Harris bipod and a Leupold Vari-X III in 6.5-20 magnification on a 30mm sight tube. It just needs the military camo painted to it and it would match completely. I'm not gonna do that however. I love the black.

Just recently upgraded my M4A3 Bushmaster with the Gas recoil retrofit kit. I also have the Beta C-mag for it as well. I'm buying an Aimpoint Comp M4 holo sight for it within the week.

Post by **snwbrdr435** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:36 am

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Post by **GAU-8** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:03 am

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