Not the same scope mount question.
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Topic: Not the same scope mount question.
Posted By: Hal9000
Subject: Not the same scope mount question.
Date Posted: June 07 2025 at 12:39pm
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So in the pursuit of reasonable performance I just finished modifying (for elevation correction) and epoxy bedding the catco scope mount that came on my 2A1. This mount uses a saddle around the rear bridge structure on the receiver and a grub screw at the front to create rearward pressure and hold things in place.... I've read and heard a lot about how flexy the enfield receivers are. So I'm wondering if removing/remo7nting the scope mount could cause significant enough deflection in the receiver to affect the Epoxy bedding in the forend of the stock? Thanks!
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: June 07 2025 at 1:04pm
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I cant find an image pf the mount can you provide a link to it? Enfield "flexing receivers" is a bit bogus in the first place, can you explain a bit more? ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: June 08 2025 at 3:45am
Shamu, I think he's referring to the 2A/2A1's proclivity to action twisting when firing full power .308 Winchester cartridges. This issue has been discussed at length over the years on several online forums and is a well known problem.
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Shamu wrote:Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: June 08 2025 at 4:02am
So here's my experience with a 2A: I bought one years ago and blissfully fired a bunch of near max load .308 Winchester through it with no problems but eventually I read about the action 'twisting' problem with the 2A/2A1 rifles so I immediately stopped that practice and now only fire 7.62 NATO or mild handloads through it. Is that what you're referring to? I also added a scope mount to mine, an Addley Precision mount designed for the No.1 rifle. I had to modify the mount to allow for the ejector screw on the 2A which is in a different location than on the No.1 as well as having to drill and a tap a new hole in the 2A receiver for the mounting screw on the mount that would have used the hole on a No.1. I have fired the rifle with and without the scope mount and have found no change in accuracy. The rifle is very accurate except for its proclivity to throw the odd flyer. When testing a rifle's accuracy I shoot it from a Lead Sled to take as much of my aiming errors out of the equation as possible. The 2A still threw the odd flyer except with the ZQ M80 Ball which gave a nice 5 shot 1 1/2 MOA group. All the other ammo I tested would put 4 into an inch or an inch and a half but the flyer would blow the group up to 4 MOA. My 2A is fully stocked and unaltered from its military configuration so it might not be affected by the issues with your rifle if it has been sporterized.
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: June 08 2025 at 11:50am
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OK, maybe, but I still don't have an image of "the catco scope mount that came on my 2A1" without that its impossible to post a valid opinion. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |