Enfield No.4 Mk1/2 to 500yds: Practical Accuracy
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The Enfield No.4 Mk1/2 was the workhorse of the British Commonwealth... and also one of my favorite rifles to shoot. This one is even missing some rifling... how well does it shoot to 500yards?
Ammunition used: German MEN .303 British, these were loaded very close to British Radway Green Mark VII 174grain .303 cartridges.
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Distance Conversions:
150y - 137m
200y - 182m
250y - 229m
300y - 274m
350y - 320m
400y - 366m
450y - 411m
500y - 457m
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Do you zero the No. 4 at 100 yard like other rifles? Even though the battle aperture is set for 300 yds?
@@tylerroehl1968 there's a specific zeroing target for use at 30 yards. It consists of a small semi circle with a ladder running up from it which allows you to check your vertical adjustment of each sight setting by aiming at the semi circle.
You can find PDF images out there of this target easily via Google. However the thing is it's set up for MKVII ball. So unless that's what you're shooting it's not all that useful.
If you have a rifle with the singer sight I believe each click of the elevation screw is 1 MOA at 100 yards. Armed with that information it's not to hard to pick commercial ammo you like and work out your adjustments for various ranges.
I suggest sticking with 180gr loads of you're shooting commercial. I find being closer to the military loading (174gr) that they shoot much closer to the sight settings. There's a lot of 150gr stuff out there but it tends to shoot very high.
Ordering both k98 and No4 hoodies for when I take either to the range
The nine hole equipage I really wish to purchase is the leather ammo bandolier you use ...
It was just beginning to stretch its legs at 500, should have taken it further.
According to book British snipers to the Reich; author reveals when mk 7 bullet falls below 2000 fps your effected by windage; this accounts for your shots missed at 350 yards; the Enfield allows for front sight be adjusted for windage or do as you did 9 mile to adjust by pulling barrel over a little.
The first full bore rifle I ever fired was a Lee Enfield Mk. 4. I was thirteen years old. With iron sights, at 300 yards, I was hitting bullseye after bullseye. My father had used one of these in WWII. He was impressed.
I felt proud as hell! I'll never forget that day.
how can a rifle be bore?
I wish we had more practice with iron sights in the us army, we only use red dots or magnified optics on our firearms. It must take great skill to be able to put round after round on target at suck a range.
@@GreenHoodi Full bore, as in not "small bore".
@@skepticalbadger oh i see thank u
i agree @Exiledk ... i love the accuracy of this rifle when well maintained..At 16 i was hitting centre circle at 3 4 and 500 yards with the Irish Army issued lee enfield number 4 mark 2 and the 303 round. They had originally been in service with the Indian Army and prior to that with the British Army. I made many friends in the U.K. M.O.D. that also knew the beauty of this weapon.
I came here to see Henry running that action like a boss and was not disappointed.
Only way to shoot bolt battle rifles...you gotta slap that bitch :) lol
Go watch nufancy run a bolt it's like watching Michael J Fox using a zipper.
@@cyborg2048 That is both gold and totally wrong :)
The Garbage Rod can eat it's heart out!
he didn't even shoot fast enough for it to matter, he just knew we were here for the bolt porn
I like how you guys don’t talk to the viewer to try to sell them on a gun, it’s just a casual conversation between spotter and shooter and you guys let the gun do the talking
I couldn't agree more!!
you guys are, to be honest one of the best firearms channels in youtube it sucks that you don't upload a lot because of time issues. truly unique and amazing
@ Yousef Marzog this is one of the few firearm channels I watch anymore. Generally I find shooting military rifles with iron sights at practical targets, and practical distances such as these far more interesting than the usual TH-cam fare (i.e., watching 80-95% of shooters on TH-cam blast away with red dots at 15 meters or shooting 3 round sub-MOA "groups" on paper).
@@dexm2010 I totally agree with you because in actuality in real military settings red dot sights in general(reflex sights, prismatic scopes, holographic sights) are a luxury so to speak. your standard issue rifle will be given to you without any of the optics mentioned and you will be forced to use iron sights and, to be honest, a shooter should improve his accuracy by using iron sights and shooting at long distances not what like you said 15 meters. in conclusion red sights don't make you more accurate it only increases your combat effectiveness and the proof of that is sometimes a well-camouflaged target can missed a lot of times even with an optic but if the shooter was good and knows how to properly operate a red dot sight he will hit that target even in long ranges.
@@YousefAlghadouri i know its little but red dot sights will always have parallax which can be unnoticed unlike misaligned sights, red dot sights are only good for quick shooting and not accurate shooting
This is the only firearm channel that I subscribed
Agreed
Still one of my favourite rifles of all time!
I’ve owned three, I’ve never found a faster cycling bolt action rifle. I absolutely love the Lee Enfield.
You guys want to do a M1903A3 next? I’ll send you mine.
If they won't you can send it to me.
please send us a note at 9holereviews@gmail.com !
I just click on this to say the same thing!!!!! Yes please do!
Ooh, make sure to do an M1903A6 variant too. King of the Mauser type bolt action!
@@cnlbenmc kings get their authority from god, swedish mauser is the god
Loved firing this weapon as part of a shooting team in the mid 60's...we had 10 rifles all brand new still packed in preservation grease....once zeroed we went back from 100yards then 200 and finally 500 yards...we were only allowed to fire support by arms and elbows only...no rests or supports but we could get some great scores with them......with military grade Roadway Green ammo it felt like being kicked by a mule but we loved it...
Radway Green but I see what you mean.
My No. 4 Mk II from Fazakerley 4/55 came packed in cosmoline with a target showing the 3 shot test and an official letterhead memo attesting that it was unfired except for the test.
Love that rifle.
God, I need that bandolier.
i know right wondering were he got it
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I found this version, they are getting ready to build another batch, I have mine on back order.
@@fatrat69 karolb.com/products/lee-enfield-leather-bandolier-303-british-ammo-bandolier.html
As of 10 July 2021 there are 19 brand new Bandoliers left in stock because I bought number 20.
I shot that rifle at 600m (over 660yds) with open sights achieving 3 from 5 hits on a similar sized target last year. Great rifle and really nice to handle and shoot.
Had an old MKIII that had been sporterized and otherwise abused. It never shot off the bench worth a damn but it had really good deer killing mojo. You could roll a running whitetail with it.
Quickly becoming my must watch as soon as it comes out channel..
I hate channels where people just rambles on and on about the specs of the firearm and don't do any shooting, which its supposed to do....
You guys does the real deal and let the viewers decide ,if it's a good or a great firearm...love it....!
Recently joined your channel....dont regret a bit...!
Yall literally are the best firearms channels on youtube. No BS just the gun and the results its produces. I wish you had more subscribers.
Didn't expect this to help me reinforce my fundamentals. Good production quality, love your vids
Love that Lee-Enfield action - one smooth, fast action that puts your hand right back where it needs to be. I wish they would show more of that in movies.
I love how these videos are simple and straight to the point. I wish you guys success. Keep it up!
I cant get over how well executed all of your videos are.
This takes me back. I was in the Air Cadets as a teenager and we would go to the ranges on occassion to practice with these. It was great fun. One time they had us simulate battle conditions by running 100 yds towards the targets then firing off five rounds. Couldn't hit a thing as I couldn't keep the rifle still. And of course, the targets weren't firing back. It's a wonder anyone gets shot at all.
Really appreciate the quality of your content. The amount of effort you guys put into each video is evident in the quality that your videos exude
Brilliant shooting and watching you cycle the action was pure joy. Lee-Enfield/SMLE actions are rapid.
My favorite rifles! Glad you guys got a chance to bring one out to shoot.
Damn fine shooting of an iconic rifle.
I keep saying it one of the best channels on TH-cam love the mix with old school and new school
I’m absolutely loving this channel !
Enjoy the format. Thank you gentlemen.
So much info in such a short video, great job, can't say enough about your channel. Keep going I can see more and more new and old shooters joining up and watching, love it!!!!
Lawrence Francis cheers!
well done! one of the few I've ever seen on TH-cam working a bolt properly
If I was to bring a bolt gun to a gun fight, this is the one I would bring.
A Schmidt-Rubin is pretty formidable too.
I'd prefer a MAS-36, just for it's size and bayonet. But otherwise, Enfield would be an awesome pick, too.
I would bring a Kar. 98AZ every time.
10 round magazine, fast bolt, ghost ring sights = SMLE for the win.
Yeah, the Enfield's bolt action is so smooth and ergonomic. Just nice to use. The round was nothing special though and the cordite filler was brutal on barrel longevity.
9-Hole Reviews , You two have one of the very best shooting channels on Any platform. This channel is Criminally under-subscribed. Honest reviews of interesting firearms and their capabilities, well edited, great intro and thumbnails with a consistent format. You two have great personalities and work well together. Keep up the great job and I look forward to Future reviews.
Great video presentation and excellent shooting. Truly one of the best channels on youtube. Always a pleasure to see your videos.
I love your reviews. Keep going backwards in time with service rifles. I want to see you test the practical accuracy of a Martini-Henry.
My First Hunting Rifle....SMLE NO.4....I learnt all I can do now with Bolt action using this legendary Rifle
Keep up the great work! I love your practical distance shooting videos!
This channel is just the best. no bullshit, practical application.
Very satisfying to watch this. I so want a mk4
Love the way .30 cal makes those plates dance!
Yeah it does, watch their mosin video, and you will see why i love and hate my mosin. The targets fly, and the bolt unless its polished smooth is a pain in the ass
Not bad, considering the .303 bullet diameter is actuall .311.
Mike Ford it’s still considered .30 cal.
For having rifling problems at the throat. That rifle is pretty accurate. Great job!
You made that look easy, good show. What a fine system.
love your bolt work
Great video. Always loved the Enfield rifles. :)
I personally would love to see you do the 1914 musketry practices, as the men would have done them then, it could be a challenge to get the points for marksman
Excellent demonstration.
Awesome vid as always boys!
The Plucky Brit soldiers on. lol
Awesome shooting, Henry! It's pretty nuts how these surplus rifles can still shoot decently after all this time. Hope to find a good Swiss K31 out there. That straight pull action is very interesting.
Very nice! Shooter makes that look easy, and it ain't! But that old war horse is still on the job. Love it!!
Great video! Smooooth action !!!
How can this guy see something 500 yards away I can barely see something 20 meters away from me
use iron sight bruh
He’s also shooting from an elevated position and is shooting at bright orange steel targets against a green and brown background.
65 here and having problems using iron sights . If I try one or both are blurry . Time for a scope that's all .
Because you see in metric.
@@txrick4879 Rear sight should ALWAYS be out of focus for irons, no matter what firearm. Focus INTENTLY on the front sight post; the target will become blurry, and you just aim at the center of the blur. I run a A2/A3 style carry handle rear sight on my 16" barrel AR-15 with a MBUIS Pro up front, post set to the narrow profile, and painted a vibrant florescent orange to give my eyes something to really focus on.
With practice, I'm now hitting a 18" gong at 450 yards like clockwork, and I can hit the 8" popper next to it pretty regularly.
Unless you have cataracts, eyesight isn't an issue if you select frames that are round enough to let you see clearly down the sights (glasses that are more flat across the top may be more stylish, but suck for shooting). Also be sure to get your lens prescription updated at least once a year. Significant change in your diet (especially sugar consumption if you're diabetic, even type 2) can change your eyes enough that your prescription can become out of date. Personally, I can't stand red dot sights because my astigmatism is most noticeable with points of light (looks like a star burst instead of a dot, even with corrective lenses). It's not noticeable at all when using irons, at least for me.
Granted, I'm 35, so I can't say what it's like to have 65-year-old eyes, but from your post, it's clear you never learned the fundamentals of marksmanship. Not a criticism, just an observation, as anyone who's learned the fundamentals knows for irons the front sight post must always be in complete focus, and if looking through a scope, the crosshairs must be in complete focus. You can try to cheese your way around obeying these fundamentals, but your accuracy won't be as good as it could be if obeying the fundamentals.
Here's an excellent multi-part video on the subject that the US Army Marksmanship Unit uploaded a while back. It's a good starting point, but no substitute for an in person trainer who can help and evaluate you directly. Definitely watch this series, as it can really help you, and won't cost you a dime: th-cam.com/video/QAZP0QvFBy0/w-d-xo.html
Nice shooting. I see why those Enfields have stayed so popular over the years.
love that enfield! Same as ur mosin, and the svd...those are my favorites
Nicely done
Would love to have a go on that, my Granddad always talked highly off it from his war days
With all the fancy-shmancy optics on the market today, I feel like too many people immediately go with a scope or RDS, and deny themselves the incredibly potent skill of iron sight mastery. I started shooting for the first time in 2019, and wasn't very good. I decided to set aside all the expensive glass, and just work on the fundamentals. Hell, if the White Death could do all that damage with irons, they must be better than you'd think, and holy crap, I've fallen in love with irons and refuse to use a scope for any target 500 yards or closer, 'cause you don't need a scope to hit targets with what I call "combat accuracy" at those ranges if you understand how to use irons. Irons also give you unmatched sight picture, eliminating all the obstructions caused by the housing around RDS optics, and eliminates the tendency to develop tunnel vision with scopes.
If you haven't learned irons, do yourself a solid, and master them. Just try the irons, but do it right, and learn how. Here's a good, free resource to get you started: th-cam.com/video/QAZP0QvFBy0/w-d-xo.html
Great, a later version of the SMLE that actually has good sights. Earlier versions has those sights way out in front like most rifles. My favorite is the No.4 Mk.2 sights, though they loss some of their long range ability.
Impressed with doing so well with rifle of "unknown zero". Even when he was off - he walked in in pretty dam quickly.
I look forward to your Vid’s.
Well done gentlemen.
Wish we were close I have some rifles you could run
Where did you find that great sling/bandoleer?
In case you are still looking for the bandolier, this is very close and they are going to build a new batch in a few weeks 6-15-21)
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@@raytribble8075 nice find, thank you for sharing link 🙏 👍
You are very welcome. Contact them (email) and they will call you when they complete the next batch
Fantastic rifle .
My first deer rifle. Awesome shooting rifle!!
1903A3 and 1903A4 would be AWESOME to see!! The CMP vintage sniper match has members hitting steel at 1000 yards with their A4s!
Some of the best sights ever fitted to a battle rifle is that Mk1 micrometer rear sight. Love the No4 was given one for my 16th Bday back when you could pick them out of a barrel at the gun store and still have it.
jeremy reed yup. While the M1 garand sights are More adjustable (Wind and elev knobs... great for target). For battle you want simple elevation clicks only. And close battle you want that ghost ring. Also just as important that post is the exact perfect width and squared off. Also the protector ears don’t get in the way of the sight picture and allow plenty of light onto the front post.
@@3of11 Exactly! The M1 has great target sights, but windage isn't something normally thought of when bullets are coming back at you. The Enfield strands as the only bolt action battle rifle of both World Wars. The Germans used a hunting rifle and the Americans used a target rifle. The M1 was a mix of a battle and target rifle.
@@randymagnum143 I didn't say they weren't great sights, but for a battle rifle the Mk1 Enfield sights are better. The American rifle sights reflect our obsession with target accuracy where as the British realized that 4" or less at 100 yards was good enough to poke holes in bad guys.
@@JReed305 is there any appreciable difference between the #4 rear sight and p14/m1917 sight? I'm going to stick with my answer. They are the easiest to zero, have the best sight picture, and are well protected. They aren't moving unless you move them. A national match aperture for target work, and the standard is perfect except for low light. The only thing I find usable in low light is a red dot, or night vision.
@@randymagnum143 the main difference is the windage which is great, but for a purely battle rifle stance is more cost with no increase in performance in the field. The p14 sights are awesome for a marksmanship stance.
Incredible rifle
Love these videos, consistent, no BS etc. Think you guys could do one for the Type 99 Arisaka?
We're looking for one!
I just bought a 1917 no1 Mk3* SMLE and a 1943 No4 Mk1. I really like them both. The SMLE is a bit more accurate for me. Thank you for the show.
I have one of the Isophor 7.62x51 Enfields. The “no-go” gauge will close but the field gauge won’t. It still shoots very well.
I have a No5, yes a real one, with nice clean sharp rifling. Would love to see a No5 shoot this.
Look at Henry work that action. Smooth like glass.
That smooth bolt~~
What I've started doing is writing down the clicks per distance so I can set it right each time. I reload my own so I know it's going to be consistent. Very handy, shame I don't have access to a range beyond beyond 200m though!
such a beautiful rifle,
It’s odd to watch one of the videos and not have a gale force nine wine going on 😆. Awesome videos thanks. The first rifle I ever shot was an Lee Enfield in .22 LR single shot. In 1983. Second one I fired was the model you were using* in 1984 in the Cadets at boarding school innEngland. It was about as tall as me back then and probably weighed the same.
I’ve owned three No1 mk iii. They all drifted as the barrel got hot. Started around the sixth round when less than a few seconds apart. Did that even with modern powder in hand loads. Same with the No4 I owned.
They used to be so cheap you could shoot out the barrel and just buy another rifle. New barrels cost more than the rifles did. Now not so much.
Criterion Barrels in the US makes replacement 303 original No4 profile barrels
They are capable of chambering and rifling in 7.62x51 nato if enough are interested ?
Have the same problem with mine. If you quickly fire off 10 rounds the groups really open up.
Great video
@9HoleReview - Thank you very much for posting this video. Now if I can only find a Lee Enefield for sale that isn't at an absurd price!
Both enfields are a masterpiece
Great shooting!
North America's best nostalgic deer cartridge. I fill my tag every November with an old .303, quick and humane. Nothing better.
This .303 is different than American one
@@Kreatorisbackyt Last I heard, Canada was on the North American continent. Did you fail your Geography class?
@@gortbot7748 are you dumb? I am talking about cartridge
And .303 is British cartridge not Canadian
That is just amazing shooting with a lee enfield. I had a lee enfield number 1 mk 3 and could at best get 3 inch groups at 100 yards which was pretty good because they only had to have 4 inch groups to pass British service standards....
Jeez, that's a fast bolt action!
More moose ,deer, and probably polar bear have been taken in Canada by the simple British 303 Lee Enfield then all other rifles put together 🇨🇦👍
I have a 1920 Lithgow #1 mk3 , sporter stock, marbles sights . Bought for 170$ at a pawn shop when I was 18 my first deer rifle I bought with my own money lol. Been a great rifle and still use it to hunt !
The Lee Enfield is the best bolt action combat rifle in the world. I like your videos they are no nonsense.
I Love my #4 MK 2 , bought it for #75.00 back in the early 90's { well never see those days again gentlemen},wish i would have bought the whole crate full .
@@johnwallace1729 I still have my first No.4 MK 1 I bought for $28.00 thru the mail in about 1965 or 66. It is all matched to include the magazine. I own 9 Enfields now I had over 20 at one time.
@@lisar3006 $ 18.00 Well you got a great deal there!
John, my father was given ours as an 18 year old and it has been passed onto me :)! its going to be shot regularly again very very soon
@@thetassieboys I have a Enfield 22 cal training rifle made as a 22 not sleeved by BSA made in 1914 that my dad gave me when I was about 12 and I still have it in my safe. I shot a lot of woodchucks with it over the years on our farm. It is a family firearm and I will pass it to my youngest grand son the older one missed the mark as an outdoors man..
Nice shooting.
I have never fired .303 British, but I used to enjoy using my Lee-Enfield No.4 with Parker Hale aperture sights and Radway Green 7.62mm NATO ammunition at 1000 yards and if not rushed, a miss was very rare indeed. They were nice rifles.
👍nice looking rifle.good INFORMATION...nice looking m1a in the background w can..
That's the mini 14 they already reviewed.
my favourite rifle
Great reviews guys .
Here in the Uk ,we love our Enfields 👍
I’m after a no4 sniper next ,when I’ve robbed a bank 😀🤣
Man, I have this rifle and the way you used Your Own made me envy you
Fucking love you. Best gun channel in youtube so far. Keep up the good work dude
Great Channel! Greetings from Germany!
MSKommando vielen dank von Texas!
First real rifle I ever shot (at 13 years old). Still a favourite of mine.
Amazing and no scope.
A bit of explanation then getting straight to it; That's what I like to see.
My old man carried one of those from 1943 till 1945.
Impressive weapon ,fine marksmanship.
dat bolt action is smooth like silk
You guys rock. My '44 Longbranch doesn't have that great vernier sight, but it's got the next best one. '44 M1, '42 Arisaka Type 99, '43 91-30, '44 Czech vz.98N, '56 Chinese Type 53, '56 SKS.
The enfield is my favorite action! -Henry
Never goes out of fashion
The rifle I learned to shoot large cal on at the age of 6 1/2. I was working at a local hunting club tending the kennels of bird dogs.
A great bit of honest shooting
The man certainley knows how to shoot a 303 .As good at 500yds as at300yds. A great video of shooter x spotter 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏