question about a rifle
Question:
Hi, I am contemplating bying my first rifle. After looking at many rifles, in various price ranges, I have begun to seriously look at the British Enfield rifle. I am attracted to the enfield because i like the way it looks and handles. I have not yet fired one, and was wondering if I should get a .303 or a .308? Does anyone have any knowledge or experience they would be willing to share? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Pat Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
Response:
I dont have too much knowledge in this, but the first question that popped in my head is what will you be hunting???? I bought a SHR 970 http://www.sigarms.com/products/sanswiss-shr970.asp and so far I love it
> Hi, I am contemplating bying my first rifle. After looking at many > rifles, in various price ranges, I have begun to seriously look at the > British Enfield rifle. I am attracted to the enfield because i like the way > it looks and handles. I have not yet fired one, and was wondering if I > should get a .303 or a .308? Does anyone have any knowledge or experience > they would be willing to share? I would greatly appreciate it. > Thanks in advance, > Pat > Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: > http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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> Hi, I am contemplating bying my first rifle. After looking at many >rifles, in various price ranges, I have begun to seriously look at the >British Enfield rifle. I am attracted to the enfield because i like the way >it looks and handles. I have not yet fired one, and was wondering if I >should get a .303 or a .308? Does anyone have any knowledge or experience >they would be willing to share? I would greatly appreciate it.
I hunted with a .303 Lee Enfield Mark III* for many years. It’s still a serviceable deer rifle as long as you get it checked out by a professional ’smith before firing it. If the little locking guide on the rear of the bolt is chipped or broken, for instance, they can discharge unexpectedly. There are other unobvious potential problems, and I really do recommend expert examination. Most of them are over 50 years old, after all. But if you get a good one that’s been well cared for I see no reason why you shouldn’t be able to shoot it for at least another 50 years. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Pat, If you have your heart set on the Enfield, go for it. Just get the .308, the ammunition is more readily available than .303. — http://www.herefishyfishy.com The Official Website of the ROFBMP Northwoods Classic http://www.uglybass.com/rofbmp Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
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Pat, The single most important consideration is what do you want to use it for? One of the great things about having so many different kinds of rifles in so many calibers is you can pick the one that matches your particular needs the closest. No one but you can determine the best fit. There are many that can help guide you to your best choice, but only knowing some key info about your intended use. For instance, is this strictly for fun, target practice, hunting and if so what kinds of game at what ranges in what kind of habitat, or for more serious competition shooting or self defense? The more detail you give, the better the answers back to you will be. Good luck! Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at: http://sportsmansweb.com/hunting/
