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The Lee-Enfield "Mad Minute" |
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rb67mustang ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: September 28 2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 201 |
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Thanks for sharing this detailed information about the "Mad Minute." When I knew I had found my first Enfield Rifle, even before I paid for it; I watched as many videos with the N05 I found on YouTube. That's when I heard Ian of Forgotten Weapons speak of the "Mad Minute." Sadly, the outdoor 100 yard range I use doesn't allow rapid fire, and the indoor range I use during the winter is only 30 yards in length and they also don't like rapid fire unless they know you well and that you're safe & qualified to do so.
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rb67mustang ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: September 28 2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 201 |
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Thanks for sharing both of Rob's "Mad Minute" videos. The second video is close to what Shamu shared with us.
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rb67mustang ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: September 28 2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 201 |
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Thanks for mentioning this book, Richard! I did a quick search and found it on Evil-bay and it was in the US (less S&H), so i sanpped it up!!!
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rb67mustang ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: September 28 2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 201 |
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WOW!!! There's some very Good & Free teaching in this thread. Thanks for sharing your experience, Shamu.
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rb67mustang ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: September 28 2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 201 |
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OMG!!!LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here lies, William, shot 31 times in 1 minute, May he RIP.
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Strangely Brown ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: April 05 2022 Location: Wiltshire Status: Offline Points: 235 |
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![]() Apologies I thought this was a new post about the mad minute to which I've already posted earlier. |
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britrifles ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: February 03 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Status: Offline Points: 5296 |
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Yes, an old thread, but an interesting topic. The LE is without question the fasted bolt rifle of it’s time, maybe still the fastest bolt action service rifle of all time.
We should keep in mind though that these achievements by pre WWI instructors are not at all typical of the skills of the soldiers sent into battle, particularly as the war progressed and new recruits were pressed into service as replacements. This is where the US had an advantage with the M1, a recruit becomes proficient with well aimed rapid fire with an auto loading rifle much faster than with a bolt rifle. There is a reason that present day infantry don’t carry a bolt action service rifle. I’ve done a lot of shooting with both the M1 and No. 4 and I can’t achieve the same rate of well aimed fire (under 4 MOA) with these two rifles. I could shoot the 15 shots in 60 seconds with my No. 4, but probably would not hold 4 MOA with it. Pretty easy to shoot three 8 round clips with the M1 in 60 seconds. By the way, I would want to practice this “Mad Minute” exercise much, it’s a definite barrel burner. I suppose guys like Snoxall might find the M1 gas system too slow to operate and would prefer a bolt action rifle …
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Shamu ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 16177 |
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There's a "Zombie Shoot Mad Minute Video" out there. Is shot standing, unsupported & at about 35 Yds. You have to stoop to the dirt to pick up a charger & of course dismount to do it. Now I get its a fun shoot, rather than a Historical re-enactment, but the loading, gun-handling in general & short stroking because of rim jams is horrible. If you're gong to do a "Mad Minute Drill" I'd hope for much better!
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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