No.4 Enfield problem - over pressure?

[rox]

Same goes for barrels, I have always though they had to be test fired to be proofed but is this really the case?

My 'smith has actions he's made using No 4 bolt parts specifically for proofing barrels. There are versions to suit barrels threaded for various actions; I can't remember how he headspaces them though.

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[Gaz]

Update - the new barrel is on the rifle and I'm off to Bisley on Sunday to zero it and check that there aren't any more comedy moments in store.

[bnz41]

for you...

[ovenpaa]

All work carried out free of charge?

[Gaz]

All done free of charge! Test fired and zeroed it today and it was mostly ok - a few heavy strikes and one pierced primer, which I'm now convinced is because the striker protrusion is too long.

Will post some piccies and a range report in a bit - need some dinner first!