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philthephlier
12-08-2008, 08:15 PM
Anybody have good success with this bullet in their Enfield? What bullets are the best for these great rifles.

docone31
12-08-2008, 08:20 PM
Run, run with fear!
Enfields are a bit large vs their advertised bore diameter. I have one of those molds and gave it a try.
It did lead me to paper patching the Enfield.
I size to .314, and with paper it outshoots .312 jacketed reloads. I mean a tack driver.
Paper patching the Enfield is not that hard. I have a few threads on my adventures on paper patching it. I did get great results, and met some great folks who also paper patch.

Kraschenbirn
12-08-2008, 08:48 PM
I've got that mould, too, and mine drops just over .312 from my mix of 3 parts Lyman #2 to 1 part linotype...which ain't nowhere near large enough for the .3125 bore of my Longbranch #4Mk1. In an Enfield, without going to a semi-custom mould, I think you'll find the Lee 312-185-2R hard to beat. I've beagled mine to drop .315-.316 from my #2/lino mix and size to .315. Loaded over either AA2015 or H4895 with a grits filler, it consistently prints sub-2" 100-yd groups for me.

Bill

philthephlier
12-08-2008, 10:26 PM
Groove diameter on my Savage #4 Mark I is .314 so maybe paper patching is the way to go. Where can I get more info on the subject.?

docone31
12-08-2008, 10:51 PM
I started a bunch of threads in the paper patching section.
I had quite a journey.
I documented it from inception to finish.
Let me assure you. It is absolutely great!
I had to send my dies back to Lee to have them adjusted for the larger diameter. Pretty quick turn around. I sent them a casting, patched, and some fired brass.
It is stellar!!!!!
I can outshoot my .312 reloads with my paper at full tilt loads.

Charlie in Co
12-09-2008, 12:17 AM
Phil

I have a Savage #4 Mk1 also. Mine is stamped "US Property" amd looks like the day it was made, the rifle never saw any field use. It shoots like a dream and is one of my favorite milsurps.