What does rightful mean?
just, equitable
Is Rifler a word?
rifler n. One who rifles; a robber.
Is Rifler a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rifler is in the scrabble dictionary.
When was the Lee Enfield rifle made?
1902
What was the Rumour about the Enfield rifles?
A rumour spread among the sepoys that the grease used to lubricate the cartridges was a mixture of pigs’ and cows’ lard. This had hurt both Hindus’ and Muslims’ religious sentiments which was one of the causes of the sepoy mutiny of 1857.
When did the British introduced the Enfield rifle?
1853
What replaced the Lee Enfield?
Pattern 1913 Enfield
How did Enfield rifle get its name?
start of Indian Mutiny …the introduction of the new Enfield rifle. To load it, the sepoys had to bite off the ends of lubricated cartridges. A rumour spread among the sepoys that the grease used to lubricate the cartridges was a mixture of pigs’ and cows’ lard; thus, to have oral contact with it…
Is the Lee Enfield a good rifle?
For service use, it was robust, reliable, and effective. Its bolt action was quick and smooth, allowing a soldier to make fast followup shots. Its 10-shot magazine had twice the capacity of its contemporaries, enabling small units to lay down an impressive rate of fire and keep it up longer.
Which Lee Enfield is the best?
The last & best of the real Lee-Enfield line, the #4 MkII. Why? Stronger action & barrel than the #1 model. Better trigger & better manufacture quality than most of the #4 Mki variant as they were made after WW2 & so were not subject to wartime expediency measures.
Why is the Lee Enfield so fast?
There were three reasons why the Lee-Enfield rifles had a relatively fast action, compared to other rifles. Unlocking and opening the bolt is a single combined action instead of two distinct ones, as is closing and locking the bolt. This makes operating the bolt a smoother and quicker process.
How accurate is Enfield 303?
. 303 Enfield Rifle was a battle rifle made often during wartime with loose tolerances to fight wars not to win precision matches. 3-4 MOA was acceptable accuracy when it was brand new. Years of corrosive ammunition use, poor storage only can make it worse.
How far will a 303 shoot accurately?
The . 303 British Mark VII cartridge was loaded with 37 gr (2.40 g) of Cordite MDT 5-2 (cordite MD pressed into tubes) and had a muzzle velocity of 2,440 ft/s (744 m/s) and a maximum range of approximately 3,000 yd (2,743 m).
Is 303 ammo hard to find?
The ammo isn’t difficult to find. Don’t bother with surplus, it’s very old and corrosive.
Why is 303 British so expensive?
303 british ammo was so much more expensive than other surplus ammo like 7.62x54r. In it, there was some emphasis placed on how the CIA was scrambling to find weapons and ammunition for the Muj. They already had plenty of the Lee Enfield rifle from when the British had been a force in the Middle East.
What can a 303 kill?
303 on game any bigger than a white tail or black bear, as the balistics aren’t powerful enough to reliably take down an elk or grizzly. Ballistics don’t kill stuff; bullets do. . 303 British bullets have killed everything on the planet, many times over, and routinely take elk, moose, and big bear in Canuckistan.
What bigger 303 or 308?
303 British is a rimmed cartridge, a little older. With its sturdy rim and tapered case it is noted for easy extraction from maachine gun and bolt action rifle chambers. The . 308 is a little more powerful, but both are pretty powerful, both can be extremely accurate, both popular for deer and such. .
What does a 303 British compare to?
303 is more comparable to . 308 in power. There’s nothing wrong with . 303, it’s a nice, moderate round.
Who made the 303 British?
James Paris Lee
How many rounds does a Lee Enfield hold?
10
Is a 303 British Good for moose?
303 British is UNDERKILL for moose hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. 303 British round is approximately 2410 foot-pounds.
Can a 303 kill a grizzly bear?
303 will work on virtually any bear, but if it’s close, 12 gauge is far superior.
Will a 30/30 kill a moose?
A 30-30 will kill a moose just the same way any other rifle caliber will kill one.
Will a .308 kill a moose?
308 Winchester certainly has enough energy to kill deer, pronghorn, elk, moose and bear out to 300 yards, but the bullet drops fast and it’s trajectory looks like a bell shaped curve by 500 yards. That would be a pretty doable shot out to 300 yards for the . 308 Winchester.
At what distance should I zero my 308?
200 yards