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Shooting the 410 Enfield shotgun

Chuck — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:00:58 +0000

After working non stop for almost two weeks my friend Mac and myself decided to take a break and do a little shooting. I needed to test the 410 Enfield shotgun for accuracy, so off we went with that and 3 other weapons. We had a great time with the little Enfield. The accuracy is what you would expect with a smooth bore gun using ammunition that was made in what looks like in 1960.

The target was shot at 30 yards.

This is after two strings for grouping.Not much difference.

However, I would not want to be hit by one of these slugs. It had not problem going through a 2×4 at all.

And was a danger to close up cans.

It also put a heck of a dent into a 1/4″ steel plate.

I actually had more fun shooting this then the two machine guns that were taken or the sniper rifle.

A quick Gun Lab update

Chuck — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:53:40 +0000

I have to say that I am sorry about the lack of posts. In my defense I must say that my full time business and what actually supports me and Gun Lab has been hectic and very busy. It has been so busy that this is my first lunch break in two weeks. Starting my day at 4:30 am to get out the door and not getting home until 8 or 9 at night has made it tough to write any posts.

Here are a list of up coming posts that I have been working on but not finished:

The range report from the test on the No.1MK3 410 single shot shotgun

The update on the fluting press with pictures

The VG1-5 firing pin and problems associated with making it.

An article on the Haenel single shot 22lr rifle.

The next installment on the bushmaster pistol.

A photo essay on the Holek rifle.

A write up on the Walther 22 semi auto 22lr rifle

A couple of video’s that still need to be edited.

All this and still more like the Winchester self loading rifle, the week end update, Portuguese AR-10 and a few more single shot rifles as well as the Cetme L project and the Gardner gun build by Joe.

I will be taking off next weekend to take a quick trip to work.

Weekend update 9-8-14

Chuck — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:00:25 +0000

This update has to do with some ammo that I just received. I had ordered a couple of cases of .410 shotgun musket ammo for the Enfield 410 shotgun from Dan’s Sporting Goods. These are some great people to deal with. It was a very pleasant experience to say the least and they will have my business again. Here are some pictures of the ammo as it was shipped and out of the package. The head stamp indicates that it has come from India. I have fired 10 rounds so with no problems indicated. I know that that is not much shooting to verify anything, however a complete shooting session will be in the future.

I found it interesting how much the case expanded after firing.

The ammo came wrapped in 10 round bundles and packaged inside of a wooden box.

The first picture comes for Dan’s sporting goods web page.

Dan’s site also has a real good picture of the components of the ammunition.

If you happen to have one of these fine Enfields I recommend that you contact Dan’s about some ammo before it’s all gone. Here is there web page:

http://www.dansammo.com/contact.asp

Now as for the rifle that I used and a few close up pictures of some interesting items on the weapon.

My rifle is in very good condition with a couple of repairs to the stock. It was made in 1949 and is marked RFI.The magazine has been removed and a wooden filler block installed in it’s place with a metal feed ramp to allow loading the cartridge.

The rear sight has been riveted so there is no adjustment for elevation, not that you would need any.

Here are a few more pictures of the rifle.

I have a quick video of me shooting it in the test fire tube. As you can see there not much recoil and the noise is minimal using the tube.

I am still trying to get the bugs worked out on the voice over.

If you are interested in more information on the Enfield rifle and the different variances I recommend the following books.

Hope you enjoyed the post. Any ideas or opinions are appreciated.