How to Zero the Lee Enfield Rifle
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2013
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In this video we go through the steps to zero a sporterized 1943 No4Mk1 (FTR 48) with a NRA very good bore at 200 metres. Every time I watch this I want to go back to the range and shoot more enfields.... I have a severe case of 'Enfielditis' as it were.
Why run a Marlin 336 or a Winchester 94 when you can run a sporter lee enfield with an advanced aperture sight arrangement, superior ballistics, spitzer point bullets, ten round detachable magazine and a more reliable receiver design for less than half the price? These rifles provide a broad spectrum of sustenance hunting and zombie defense applications! Why go else where?????
This video is dedicated to all enfield enthusiasts and Canadian Rangers but specifically to Carl, Lisa, Jen, Brooke and Callan... You were the inspiration for this instructional video.
It is one of the many responsibilities of marksmen to educate and assist other shooters (new and old). My RUclips site is dedicated to that aim.
Caveat: The muzzle does get pointed at the camera twice to display barrel and sight configuration details. At no time does the muzzle get pointed in the direction of any person. All video filming production was done by myself.
This is why I love to watch You Tube. People like Riflechair take the time and energy to make these highly informative videos. Great job man. Kingston, Canada.
my God that poor Enfield. everytime I see a sporterized milsurp rifle I died a little bit on the inside.
I do not mind that one so much. It still has most of the wood and was done with some skill. Not that badly Bubba headed/
i feel the same way brother, luckily in my case, my barrel hasnt been cut and the bayonet lug is still there
I feel you bro it's just not right!!
Jeff Monroe True, but for $175 I mean damn thats a good rifle for not much money.
I own a sporterized SMLE and it the stock has been painted black and the top wood is removed. It's unfortunate, but it's my hunting beater rifle, i love it and has never failed me in the field, but I know it's worth nothing and that's what I got it for. Nothing. Someone gave it to me because it was basically junked.
Thank you, been shooting SMLE's for 40 years or so. Great info. Well worth the time and using these as a reference material.
Great video!! As I'm a proud new owner of a 1942 Maltby Lee Enfield No 4 Mk 1 that I just bought from auction here in Ontario. The wood has been sporterized, much to my dismay. However it did come with the front and rear handguards and the bands, oil bottle and pull through, Mk 2 300/600 sight on the gun and it came with a Fazakerley Mk 1 sight as well and the barrel is original and has not been cut. I hope to find a full forend and return her to its beautiful WW2 form. Also from that auction I bought a 1947 Marlin A1C .22LR that shoots like a dream!!! Thanks for all the great info!!
This is one of my favourite videos. I have watched it three times. I had my Vernier put on this afternoon and tomorrow I will take it to the range.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I have my fathers old Lee Enfield and it's the rifle i learned how to shoot on once I graduated from a .22 of course. Either way I enjoyed your video and found it very informative. I also wanted to say I appreciate your side notes and stories.. Cheers,
Thank you, I enjoyed watching. In the 1970's, I was in the Air Training Corps in the UK, now the Royal Air Force Cadets, we trained on No.8's and went on to 303's , brought back memories.
I picked up a nice commercial sporter N4 MK1/2 with vernier sights. Beautiful rifle to add to the few enfields I have. Similar to my dads old deer rifle, brings back memories. Thanks riflechair, still learning about enfields.
excellent - my Husband has a 1955 build No4 Mark 2 , and my son has a No1-111 Lithgow 1944 build rifle , they both swear by them as accurate and hard hitting
I just bought my first Lee Enfield. No.5 MK I "Jungle Rifle". My WWII collection so far includes the M1 Garand, K98 Mauser, M99 Mosin Nagant, Type 99 Arisaka, and the M1 Carbine. I love my M1 Garand the most more for personal reasons than functional reasons. I think each of these rifles have characteristics that make them great. Which is why they were prominently carried by their respective countries during the war. I am just learning the Enfield. And I really love it so far! Currently looking for a No. 4 MK I for the collection. While I like my collectible rifles to be historically accurate, I see no purpose in owning a rifle you cannot shoot. So all of my rifles, while lovingly cared for, are absolutely shooters! Thanks for the great video on the Enfield! Been sopping up all I can to learn about them lately!
good shooting very informative I live in Australia I have used various enfields since I was 12 years old now 58 still have the first one 1901 model progressed to no 4 an 5 the more you use one it becomes like your third appendage thank you
hello R/C it Hunter Hatt here. Im really enjoying your videos.I watched this one before and i realize how much i dont know about my rifles and shooting,but it is such a good learning experience for me. I love these enfields,and with your knowledge it is giving me that edge that i need to be a better shooter.Its nice to see another B.C.man sharing the knowledge.CHEERS
So glad to be of assistance! MAPLE LEAF UP!
Great video! Thanks for the all the tips and tricks to help me get my No. 4 Mk. 1* running the way it should be!
Have to admit there is some kind of charm to these rifles, I love mine sporting full military wood.
One of the best "How to" vids I've seen. Learn't a lot from it. Thanks.
Thanks very much for this video. I have several Lee Enfields though I am still new to them. You have saved me fro either getting out my file, ormusing Kentucky windage for elevation. I have now subscribed and look forward to learning more about these fine rifles from you.
Just awesome man! Fellow Canuck here. I'm running a No4 Mk1. Recently ditched my scope to work on the open sights.
Hi Chair and fellow subscribers. I discovered many tips to improve the shooters performance in a British military manual published in ‘42. I’m now really enjoying my Nk4Mk1 FTR Parker Hale Deluxe. Regards, Charles
Great job Sir. With my newly acquired knowledge (thanks to you) I feel confident to zero in my two Enfield at 200 yards. Thanks
Excellent information and advice! Semper Fi.
I've watched this a couple of times now, very informative, and very good fun. ;)
Beautiful rifle. My dad gave away my grandfather's No.4 sporterized away, wish I could get it back.
Just kinda stumbled on your channel while I was Looking for a rear sight installation video for Lee-Enfield. I Just picked up a #4 Mk1 in full battle dress minus the rear sight and front barrel band. for 245.00 shipped to my door. I restore old battle rifles preserving the authenticity of each piece I manage to acquire.
It's turned from an old retired guys hobby into a complete obsession. This is my first Enfield and I gleamed a lot from your video.
I live in Alabama in a very rural area so I'll be using my rifle on wild hogs. I'd like to see more Enfield stuff if I may make a request.
I've already ordered some books.
If I remember right you all sent the Southern Government lots of Enfield Rifled Muskets during the struggle. I have one in my collection. This started out as a comment on how much I enjoyed this video and I'll just end it with that. You got yourself a new subscriber my friend. Have a fine day.
+Father Grey Thank you sir. Much appreciated... I've always wanted to hunt wild hog myself. We don't have them up here. We need more bacon - always more bacon...
Good info. Thanks. I had no idea on the front site change over. Just knew where it was shooting and adjusted accordingly. Cheers.
One of your best videos. Great humor today...
Thanks very much for this video. My 1950 No4 MkII with a shorter front sight installed to get the point of aim correct is easily capable of putting hits into a 10 inch plate at 200 yards.
Great video. I have seen some great Bubba's and yours is nice too. Your last 30 Seconds is spot on. USE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER FOLKS!!! I tested a buddies and he was clueless why I used my middle finger, you showed why perfectly. Purest love them 100% original, hunters wanna strip weight and enjoy the accuracy. As long as they aren't left never to be shot again, I say great rifles no matter. Learn how a push to charge bolt works with these masterpieces. Thanks for sharing yours.
Hell of a group off the elbows mate on that first target ... very nice shooting - you also seem to have had a left to right cross wind at 19.44 to contend with so no shame there - Great vid!
Just got back from the range. I tried you're method again with good results. I had found a fellow able to sell me a bag of eleven front sights of various sizes for $1.00 a piece. He was at the Calgary gun show last weekend. I started with what was on the rifle when I bought it, which was the +.030. A while back I had mentioned I was shooting high, so needed a taller sight. The only two in the bag taller were a +.075 and a +.120. I installed the +.075 and at 25 yards { our range is measured in yards } and a close estimate on windage, I shot dead centre of the little black rectangle. I then shot at 100 yards and was where I should be. Didn't get to try out at two hundred yards yet, but next time out I'll try some more and play around a bit if necessary with Mk.1 sight adjustment. Thanks again for very helpful video. P.S. spell checker thinks I spelled centre wrong.
Thank you. Love my Longbranch #4mk 1* Beechwood. 1943 . Italian campaign. It’s bang on. 🇨🇦
Great vid thx. I do have a tip for you for the run and gun challenge. If you are reloading with two stripper clips, you do not have to remove the second one. It has a built in spring, just slam the bolt closed. I've never seen anyone do this, but it works...
This riflechair guy is cool. He should get his own Television shooting series.
Found the video very informative. Will be putting your formula to the test👍
RC - Love the Enfield Vids...... I am now a subscriber. Cheers
Great video! I've got a Lithgow made No.1 Mk3 in my sights for a future purchase. Very informative thanks.
Good stuff. This basic sight-in is something with which many shooters are unfamiliar in these optical/electronic days. The good old aperture sight is great for just about all normal hunting ranges, and is light, rugged and reliable. It works as well as it always has for over a century; I am often puzzled as to why more people do not use them. It used to be common to see a Lyman or PH sight on a hunting rifle......
Excellent, I was impressed with your information,
Great video. You shoot the rifle almost like it's an extension of yourself - there definitely seems to be a high level of familiarity with this particular system and that makes the video really interesting to watch.
Excellent video very informative yet easy to follow. Thanks for the time taken.
That was an excellent group! Good shooting with that Lee Enfield.
I'm not sure if I could do the same today. Cheers!
Holy mackerel! I clicked on another link, while listening to you explain the process. Then it dawned on me, I thought I was watching a Donald Sutherland movie. You could be the man's voice double I swear it.
my first hunting rifle was a sporterized Lee Enfield that my grandfather bought in 1967 at the Army and Navy store in New Westminister when they where still a surplus store.
About 30 years ago I gave it to my youngest brother as his first hunting rifle (I am 9 years older)
He still owns it and carries it occasionally
Thanks for the detail. I got a neat story my farmer friend gave me a Enfield from 1944 mark iv . Anyway my dad , his dad were friends after Toms dad passed away Tom simply stored the gun . It has been hidden in a wall since 1974 and he thinks it's my dads gun or maybe the other older neighbor who also was in WWII. This thing took me quite awhile to clean but it sure is in nice shape. Thanks to dad I also got the training manual from the RCAF dated 1945, a 186 pages of glorious reading, it covers everything about this rifle. Thanks for the video
I bought a tire valve core removal tool with screw driver handle for ten bucks. Works great for sight tension screw.
I'm not usually taken to a sporterized Enfield but in this case I'll make an exception. It's a nice looking rifle.
Just picked myself up this week a No4 MK2 UF 55 I am one year older than this one!
Learned to shoot back in the day in the CCF with one of these and have always loved them. When we changed to the FN SLR 7.62 I would always prefer my Enfield'
Thank you for putting together this video! :-)
Cheers, good tips.
For that 10th round, it almost looks like that lower of the trio holes in black could be 2 shots,
Rifle chair bro you lucky lucky lucky guy!!! To be able to acquire such a beautiful lee enfield. And you say just like I do..”I never miss”😂good on ya mate
Just don't miss. MLU
Yes it was a very enlightening moment in my life.
I still have one a 1944 in mint condition of which i love . Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the information. I'm now going off to buy a mark 1 sight and get my No. 4 zeroed.
Many thanks a very useful instructional video.
Saved it. 🏆👍
Great shooting, and great info. A very relaxing informative piece. I too can make 20 rounds of .303British last a good part of an afternoon lol. There's something about that walk down, that helps you get focused. With the spotting scope I seem to rush a little more maybe. The Garand sight is highly praised as the "best" sight put on a battle rifle. I'd say the Mk1 is hands down. The Worlds first Ghost ring sight for running or low light and the small aperture and narrow front a deadly combo.
Excellent Presentation!
Haha nice call out to nutnfancy. The front sight info is useful thanks.
Really good video, thankyou!!!
that is what i need to know about the nut on the front sight... thank you
Wow. Look at the size of that mosquito that tried to land on his hand. Love your in depth study of the Enfield
This was the video that got me to subscribe to your channel. Thanks very much for it. I have two sporters and four in their original configuration. Despite comments below to the contrary, the two sporters shoot as well as the tuned military ones. One of mine even has the barrel free floated and shoots under 1.5 inches at 100 yards with MK8Z ammo from PPU. It shoots under 2 inches with MK7 spec ammo from Remington. It's a ShtLE made in 1918. So much for full wood contact, eh? They can all be made to shoot well. My Parker Hale sporter is a Long Branch No4 Mk 1 and is probably my favorite. Not as accurate as the free floated one, but handier. It's funny. People who would brag about having a nice sporterized Mauser or '03 Springfield look down on an SMLE with the same treatment. I'm glad. Keeps the price cheap so I can buy more. Thanks for your channel. Keep 'em coming. Living in the desert, I get a kick out of watching you shoot in a safety helmet in the rain. My kind of guy.
I will try sir - thank you for the kind words. RC
Hi Shane. All of these ft sights are interchangeable between the No4, No1 and P14 / M17 enfields. Same formula applies to all of the above although there may be variances with the M17 enfield.
"Did I really miss? I never miss." great delivery.
Really enjoyed this even though six years old.
I'm going to see what else you have out there RC.
Ever watch Bloke on the Range - quirky English/Swiss vs Canadian quirk.
Great Rifle love these videos keep them coming.
+GaryGDLK Thanks Gary
J King -They were also made in the US by Savage. Have you tried starting your search from there? You might have more luck finding a Savage version
R/C I really enjoyed your vid. As an avid shooter myself I would offer this critique of your prone position for better results. Your left hand needs to be up against the forward sling attachment not at the mag. You are not near as stable from that position. Shorten the sling so that you have to force the butt of the rifle into your shoulder. I thought you shot very well considering you appeared not to be very stable and missing your Rx glasses. You have such an easy, laid back way in your vid and you come across very positive. We all appreciate that. Thanks.
Max Hill - You are correct sir. You have a trained eye. Thanks for the heads up. Never noticed it until you brought this to my attention. 'Shoot to Kill' illustrates the left hand is at mid-forestock. My entire upper torso is situated too high. Well done and thanks for the constructive criticism.
Both my Grandfather & Father were Armourers at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield U.K. Somewhere, I have blue boxes of folded Armourer plans & notes for a whole series of Enfield Rifles (up to 1945)..including the Bren. They show the whole plans & breakdown of each rifle /fine measurements etc: When I was a child throughout the 50's/60's you could daily hear the guns being tested from the range at the back of Ordnance Road, Enfield. At times it sounded like a massive firefight was forever taking place less than a mile away. Sadly, the original Enfield Factory has been converted into housing projects.
Very interesting & informative.
Excellent
Hi Rifle Chair, this is the second time i've watched this video, very interesting, I have a
No4 MK2 made in fasakerly in 12-54, im also shooting on metric ranges in Germany, I zeroed my enfield at 100 meters I changed out my front sight many times untill i got it right and now have a 060 for sight fitted, my rear sight has a fine sight for windige fitted which was fitted to enfields at end of there production life....1955! for competion shooting, I reload my own ammunition with FMJ 174grain with 38.5 grains of N140 which gives me around 2460fps average +or - 40fps, just enjoy it.
Hey riflechair, I really enjoy your video and experience.invaluable knowledge .are you
GREAT JOB Riflechair. VERY informative, helpful. Problem is if a person gets an Enfield that had its furniture & metal drastically modified a person may as well fix it up to be 'pretty' from their own point of view. - still have a reliable and a solid old shooter.. I got mine *( three actually)* long ago for cheap but they were all sporterized. It's no longer a piece of history or a 'collectable. IF someone has all the wood that might fit mine there is still the problem of the modified/shortened muzzel & messed up front site. No bayonet mounts etc. So --it is what it is, a great white tail hunting rifle and range shooter.
I just traded the exact same rifle yesterday (year and all, but sporterized without top furniture) with a friend of mine on a Mossberg 183K-A .410 (beauty shape for a 55 +/- year old shot gun) but still have my 1927 LE Lithgow Ausie issue S,M,L,E MK III, very different sites, but still very accurate! I use it hunting and had Steve Holbourne (gun smith) tap the receiver for mounting a scope. some may say that was a "no no" but it suits me needs. VERY informative vid, will done! good shooting :)
Thanks GG!
25 yards is a good start for any rifle......plenty of ballistic calculators out there...zeroed my thermal today at 30 YDS......2" HIGH at 100 yds minor adj and its bang on ...
I just got a 1944 Lee Enfield No4 Mk1, it's beautiful with full wood, love it, I dunno if it is zeroed or not
Thanks Dude!
Oh wow. I am so jealous that you have a model 85 winchester. I've always wanted one of them!
You are too kind sir!
Awesome informative video and great channel you have Sir! This one was very helpful . The only thing that didn't help, was my front sight on my sporterized rifle is different than yours. Otherwise I enjoyed this video very much :) Good shooting and keep the videos coming :)
Love the mad minute🤠👍
I can't even begin to approach Snoxal's record.
Hi Bob 3/4 inch high +/- at 25m. I just eye-balled it.
We need to see that Maple Leaf shoot more often!
With a scope & rested, every round (using consistent ammo) would be within the 2nd ring.
My Elmer taught me:
"To Test the rifle, Rest the rifle. Without a rest, you only test your chest."
Thanks for the info.
For a "maple leaf" your ok. Thanks for the informative video.
You can't go wrong with one of these classic british rifles reliable and good looking with a powerful round
In the UK I'm very unlikely to ever own a firearm. Weather or not that's a good thing is for another day. However as an avid historian and geek I have a keen interest in weapons, especially 20th century examples. This was an interesting clip and being British the Lee Enfield is a name that most folk will have heard of.
I just picked up an Irish Contract no4 mk2, never fired. I have PPUs 174g fmj got. Can't wait to zero
I'm glad someone got benefit out of it.
I watch this video once a year. Excellent stuff.
Thanks for shooting and posting this video. I just picked up one of these bad boys and I am looking forward to sending some lead down range. Where in Canada are you? Can you recommend a site for sourcing parts for these iconic rifles?
Love the Lee Enfield- I got a NO 4 Mk 2 and a NO 4 mk 1/2. Also got a No 4 mk? that was converted to a NO 5 ( I want to say by GIBBS Rifles). Bought them when Surplus 303 was cheep. Now...not so much.
Dear Ranger Riflechair, I, now, need a Lee-Enfield for my collection of milsurp shooters. Thank you!
You are very welcome Barry. I hope it gives you as many years of enjoyment as my enfields have given me. I really love these rifles from so many different angles now. The more I know the more I am impressed.
Ive got one 1944 mrk 4 #1 10 shot mag i love it dont shoot it much very accurate.
Thanks for saving me a lot of ammo.
If you can find one with a arsenal fitted heavy barrel (sniper rifles generally were fitted with them) and you bed the rifle properly the mark 111 and no"4 are very good 1000 yard guns.
Yes I would LOVE to get my hands on a Lithgow SMLE with the heavy target barrel. Some very old hands swore the No4 was OK out to 600 yards but past that it was time to bring out the tuned SMLE No1Mk3 rifles.
OK, thanks!
Anyone who shoots the Lee Enfield should watch this excellent video.
Nice Mad Moment...
Heya, thanks for the help, sir. I'm planning on buying one of these wonderful rifles and they are getting scarce in New Zealand these days, anything I aught to look for in a 1943 No.4 Mk1 Lee Enfield? Thanks and keep up the good work!
Great video! Would you mind elaborating on the front sight though. Around 15minutes on your video you are making an adjustment to your front sight. Did you actually swap out the front sight for a lower post or was your height adjustment all in the tightening of the front screw?
it was a really good video.i wish i could shoot a lee enfield but my FAC was revoked as i cant afford to be in a rifle club
Love the Lee-Enfield my SMLE MK3 shoots to point of aim however my Number 4 shoots low.
Am i the only one who has problem with the sound on this video?
beingsneaky yes it is low db
No me too
I really, really wanted to follow along as I have a No. 4 to zero. Had to bug out due to the low volume.
No you are not the only one. I would have loved to hear what was being said but even using headphones with the sound full up, I could not legibly understand the audio. It was not worth my time to continue.
No the sound sucks