British Enfield #4 mk 1

Samantha7 · October 27, 2019, 12:33 PM

What is the best scope mount for the #4 MK 1 enfield rifle? Thanks Pete

mikejonestkd · October 27, 2019, 12:47 PM

I have one of these on my No4 MK1

https://www.badacetactical.com/produ...ll-scope-mount

It mounted fairly easily and holds a Zero pretty well.

T. O'Heir · October 27, 2019, 01:25 PM

None. Some rifles just don't take to aftermarket scope mounting. At least that Bad Ace one doesn't require removing the rear site. And no damaging the rifle if yours is still in full military configuration.
Before you spend any money on any Lee-Enfield, check the head space and slug the barrel. (that'd be hammering a cast .30 cal bullet or suitably sized lead fishing sinker through the barrel with a 1/4" brass rod and a plastic mallet, preferably from the chamber end, and measuring it with a micrometer. Easier to do than type out.)
Thousands of 'em have been assembled out of parts bins with no QC. Enfield barrels can measure from .311" to .315" and be considered OK. The issue is the bullet diameters used by American ammo and bullet makers. Some are .311". Some are .312". Montana Bullets makes cast .313 and .314 inch bullets. 180's and 200's.

Samantha7 · October 27, 2019, 02:00 PM

Thanks for the information. Pete

emcon5 · October 28, 2019, 10:43 AM

This type: https://www.sarcoinc.com/no-4-mk1-t-...plete-program/

I don't know how good that particular one is, but that is the type the British used on scoped rifles.

Samantha7 · October 28, 2019, 06:52 PM

Thanks

October 27, 2019, 12:33 PM	#1
Samantha7 Member Join Date: October 27, 2019 Posts: 17	British Enfield #4 mk 1 What is the best scope mount for the #4 MK 1 enfield rifle? Thanks Pete

October 27, 2019, 12:47 PM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	I have one of these on my No4 MK1 https://www.badacetactical.com/produ...ll-scope-mount It mounted fairly easily and holds a Zero pretty well. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

October 27, 2019, 01:25 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	None. Some rifles just don't take to aftermarket scope mounting. At least that Bad Ace one doesn't require removing the rear site. And no damaging the rifle if yours is still in full military configuration. Before you spend any money on any Lee-Enfield, check the head space and slug the barrel. (that'd be hammering a cast .30 cal bullet or suitably sized lead fishing sinker through the barrel with a 1/4" brass rod and a plastic mallet, preferably from the chamber end, and measuring it with a micrometer. Easier to do than type out.) Thousands of 'em have been assembled out of parts bins with no QC. Enfield barrels can measure from .311" to .315" and be considered OK. The issue is the bullet diameters used by American ammo and bullet makers. Some are .311". Some are .312". Montana Bullets makes cast .313 and .314 inch bullets. 180's and 200's. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

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October 27, 2019, 02:00 PM	#4
Samantha7 Member Join Date: October 27, 2019 Posts: 17	Thanks for the information. Pete

October 28, 2019, 10:43 AM	#5
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	This type: https://www.sarcoinc.com/no-4-mk1-t-...plete-program/ I don't know how good that particular one is, but that is the type the British used on scoped rifles.

October 28, 2019, 06:52 PM	#6
Samantha7 Member Join Date: October 27, 2019 Posts: 17	Thanks