Comments by "Simon Nonymous" (@Simon_Nonymous) on "Pattern 1913 Enfield Trials Rifle" video.

  1. +sharkfinbite sounds dodgy to me - apart from calling a Tommy a GI - I started using the Rifle No. 4 at the age of 12 and 35 years later (and shot one 6 months ago) I have never heard of any such advice being given. What was actually said - I think - was load with 10, but when you're down to 5 rounds, use the 5 round stripper clip to recharge the mag, ie never empty the mag unless it's the mad minute time or the Germans are on top of you etc. NB yes moving to a 5 round internal mag in my opinion was a step down, as the reliable 10 round magazine gave the Lee-Enfield a small advantage for rapid firing over the 5 round competition. NB - the obsolescent .303 round continued happily until the mid 1950s! Happy shooting guys :-)
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  2. +NormanMatchem summed it up nicely - thank you for your knowledge
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  3. +Philip Kerry yup I loved mine - could hit Figure 11s 90% of the time at 600m at Leyburn once I'd worked out the wind.
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