Enfield shooters - necessary reading.

[tac]

This little guide to shooting the Enfield series of rifles, either the real thing or a replica, was written by the noted BP champion marksman and secretary/competition secretary of the Muzzle loading Association of GB, Mr David Minshall.

Carrying out the tints and hips he has developed over many years of competitive shooting all over the world in international competition will without doubt improve your Enfield shooting experience.

http://www.researchpress.co.uk/firearms/british/enfield/management09.htm

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[ditchtiger]

got "404 error" to the link. did some playing with the Enfield once to see how fast I could shoot it. Used blanks for my safety until the end.

 

[tac]

From David Minshall - Quote -

I've launched a new free download magazine via my web site - hopefully the Enfield and Whitworth rifle articles at least will be of interest to members.

Research Press Journal – Issue 1, Winter 2018. New free download pdf magazine (32 pages).
- The Enfield Rifle
- Long Range Shooting with the Military Muzzle Loading Rifle
- The Whitworth Rifle: A Brief Introduction
- Hints for Long Range Riflemen
- First Hints on Rifle Shooting: Wind
- Private McVittie
- Breech-Loading Small Arms
- Thomas Wilson: his Patents, Arms and Ammunition
- Frederick Prince's Breech-Loading Rifle

Link: Research Press Journal
You can register with the web site for news updates, but it's not necessary to access the magazine.

David

 

[ditchtiger]

got "404 error" to the link. did some playing with the Enfield once to see how fast I could shoot it. Used blanks for my safety until the end.

"until the end" ended well. Just meant that I did not use live ammo until I was good with it.

 

[P7M13]

Link: Research Press Journal

@tac , thank you for posting - when I have time, instead of studying network security, I'll read some of the articles.
The one on the Range box - a hoot! Yes, long range shooters were OCD about powder charges even back then.
Muzzle Loader Range Box