Accurizing my No1Mk111
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Topic: Accurizing my No1Mk111
Posted By: 303carbine
Subject: Accurizing my No1Mk111
Date Posted: October 06 2013 at 6:15am
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After some research on how to do the bedding on my No1Mk111, I tried the method I had read of stating to add upward and downward presure at the muzzle and under the middle band.
I cut a strip of cardboard 1/2 inch wide and long enough to wrap around the barrel, these were then masking taped into place around the barrel. After a short period of time, I had the "packing" done and put the wood back on the rifle.
A stripper clip was loaded with 150 grain Hornady and another was loaded with 180 Hornady RN, I shot at 55 yards.
The 10 shot group went into 2.5 inches, my first barrel packing job had worked very well.
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 06 2013 at 6:51am
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Did you oil or grease the card first? It you didn't I suggest you do so right away. Oiled or greased card is fine for this but if its "plain" it becomes a rust creating moisture trap. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: 303carbine
Date Posted: October 06 2013 at 9:28am
Good point Shami, I did oil the shims, I thought they may get wet. Now that I know it works, I am going to try a better shim material, no matter what it is, it will still have to be oiled.
I will probably take it apart after hunting season and redo the shims and check for any rust. If that happens, a little oil and a bit of steel wool takes care of it.
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Shamu wrote:Posted By: Nailcreek
Date Posted: October 06 2013 at 9:42am
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Outstanding resource ... http://www.enfieldresource.com/2012-complete-book-lee-enfield-accurizing" rel="nofollow - http://www.enfieldresource.com/2012-complete-book-lee-enfield-accurizing |
Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: October 07 2013 at 5:01am
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