Finally Got One

But I have found that it's worth testing various different brands, because 

Enfield's can be a bit picky when it comes to.22 ammunition.

I have 2 x No 8 rifles and the worst ammunition on the test for my first rifle was Eley Team. When I got the second No8 I carried out a similar test. I nearly didn't bother with the Eley, but it was in the bag and it was a nice day, so I thought I will finish of the box. 

Turned out to be the most accurate of all in the second rifle. I have two SMLE .22's. They are all great fun. My daughter has been shooting them since she was 7 years old. Great training rifles.

Range tomorrow, Sun`s supposed to show its self, we`ll see.

Fired a couple rounds into a tree just to see how extraction is on this. Flung the spent case out and away with authority. No idea where it landed. At least I won`t have to clear the receiver after every shot or empty the mag. lol

Havn`t got to the range yet. January is not being very cooperative this yr.

Was at the range every weekend last January. This year is what we`re locally calling a traditional weather pattern.

Today is cold, snowy and blowing 20-30km/hr increasing to 60-90Km/hr latter on. We got no typical January thaw either so far. Maybe it`ll come in Feb.

Will get there eventually as I`m itching to try this old girl at 25, 50 and 100yrds

Also looking for a target sight as my eyes aren`t so good with the traditional battle type sights any more.

A Cooey No. 10A would look right at home on your rifle.

I have a spare one, if you're interested PM me.

First target with this old beast. Back yard, standing/leaning, forearm resting on the blue wobbly plant bracket. 1st 10 shots 6 o-clock hold at btm of bulls eye.

Next 10 shots holding at top of 6 ring. Bull is 2.5" 6 ring is 10". At 25yrds she`s hitting 5" low with CCI std velocity 40gr solids.

I`m sure with decent sights and seated supported it should shoot fine.

Oh and yes thats snow, and lots of it about 4' so far, and lots more to come.