Ishapore Enfield 2A 7.62x51

[4thebrdz]

Any one suggest any good cast bullet and load for this beauti? I have used 311299 w/17gr 2400 in my 1903 to great success. Just for the plink and the 200yd steel.
Thanks

[swabbie]

I use the same powder load with some 165 cast GC bullets for 200 yard paper and steel.bullets sized at .309 with both 7.62x51 and 308 cases

[0802]

I'm going to try the 17 Gr 2400 with the GB 311291 in both my 308 Enfield 2A and 1916 CG Spanish Mauser this weekend.

[0802]

What groove diameters are you all seeing on these Ishapore 308 Enfields? Mine is about .307 as best I could tell. I didn't expect it to be that tight.

[swabbie]

these rifles were virtually unfired in Indian service.I haven't heard yet about anyone buying one with a groove larger than .309.

it's why I bought mine.it's the only true .308 I own.....308 semiautos are just too expensive for me,and I shoot too much ammo when I'm firing my AK's,SKS,Ar 15 as it is;)

I'm only sprayin and prayin with a .22 these days

[0802]

Haven't fired mine yet, but I agree that the bore looks really good. If I was only looking at the bore, I'd say it was a brand new rifle.

[smokemjoe]

mine is same bore and groove size as the 303 barrels, Believe mine was a std. brit barrel then chambered in 308, Exc. shooter.