re barrel Enfield

bxloader59

I have a #3 Enfield Smle. I hear that it can be rechambered to 45-70. Has anyone done this, if so what are the pro's and cons? this is a pic of the rifle. I have not figured how to post pics yet
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=453094541&albumID=281430&imageID=2239909

Wehrmacht_45

If the gun is in original configuration, I recommend against it as it is a collector gun.

bxloader59

The wood was to bad to save. The action is real nice. all the tooling and armory markings match.


quote:Originally posted by Wehrmacht_45
If the gun is in original configuration, I recommend against it as it is a collector gun.

MIKE WISKEY

it is possible, but the mag. will only work with 2 or three shells

TRAP55

http://www.specialinterestarms.com/index.php
I've seen them converted to 7.62x54r Russian by running a chamber reamer in em. Only good for shooting milsurp berdan primed cases though, it leaves a double shoulder on the empty case.

ern98

The Auzzies have several wildcats based on the 303 that you might want to consider. Cartridges of the world lists some as does the combined volume of Wildcat Cartridges. I've wondered about the 303 necked down to like 7mm or 6.5mm might not make a nice flat shooting round and an easy conversion......

11b6r

Not just a rechamber, but REBARRELING. Gibss has been doing these for a while. Drawback is cost, limited magazine capacity, and you still have a SMLE action that tends to grow headspace issues over time.