P14 Enfield

[openfire]

I just bought a P14 Enfield .303. It is on its way via Canada post.
Maybe I should have asked this before I bought it…
For those of you who have shot one, what do you think about the rifle?
Good shooter for hunting? ect.
Sporterized with original sights worth the 350?

[Dudes2010]

I have a P-17 Enfield that was sporterized by BSA. Now, its chambered in 30-06 but I let a gunsmith look at the rifle a while ago. He mentioned that the guns still shoot nice these days but may not be as acurate as todays rifles with todays technology(understandable). Plus the weight of them is certainly evident when shooting but not unbearable.
The Bolt actions are really strong and they last a lifetime of hunting. Mine shoots nice for a rifle that originally was made for WW1! cant complain.
Check out the barrell on it, give it a good cleaning and happy hunting. In my opinion, you did well.
Plus, you line up a .303 in the boiler room of most of our game, it's meat on your table. No doubt.
Cheers, Dudes2010

[Grizzly Adams]

If it's just a Bubba conversion, you paid too much. Going price is about 200. If it's got a new stock and the mag has been altered, not so bad. I'f the metal hasn't been butchered, always the option of converting it back to mil spec, but that will be expensive as well. Definitely rated as the strongest military rifle action out there and used to be a common choice for magnum conversion.


Grizz

[Mekanik]

no complaints on mine. Serial numbers and everything match up to WW2 and it's been sporterized.

looking for non-sporterized one now LoL

[Leeper]

I bought a BSA P14 last spring and with the load it likes best, it might be the most accurate hunting rifle I have in the house. Makes me think I've wasted a lot of time and money over the years! I kind of like the darn things. There is no question they are a rugged, dependable, rifle which will stand up to rough use. Leeper

[openfire]

Right on guys.
Thanks a lot !

[DaleJ]

Originally Posted by Mekanik

no complaints on mine. Serial numbers and everything match up to WW2 and it's been sporterized.

looking for non-sporterized one now LoL

The P-14's were manufactured by US companies to assist the British war effort in 1914. Remington and Winchester are the most sought after. Savage, ERA, Underwood also made a few P-14's. I have a Winchester P-14 that has the original metal intact but stock shortened, and an Eddystone P-14 in as issued condition but without bayonet. At one time the plan was to use the Eddystone stock on the Winchester, that was 5 years ago.

[Slash8]

I have a P-14 in 7mm. Its a POS. Can't get that thing to hit anything past 50 yards. I would check the barrel for wear when you get it.

[PoppaW]

Originally Posted by Slash8

I have a P-14 in 7mm. Its a POS. Can't get that thing to hit anything past 50 yards. I would check the barrel for wear when you get it.

wow you should unload it cheap to me. I have a P14 bolt but no action. It's a slow build. I am looking for one with the original sights to make a big gun out of. Something that could be put back original if need be. I had the M1917 version in 375H&H and it was a project too. Asquare used these actions to build some of the biggest guns like the famous 577 Trex

[Pioneer2]

That wouldn't be the one's butchered by Century Arms would it per chance?they also did some in .300 win mag.......Harold

[openfire]

I got it ! It is a Remington.
The rifling is super sharp, looks like a new barrel inside.
Who ever sporterized the stock put varnish all over the barrel and action.
Will acetone take it off without ruining the blueing?
It still has the original cleaning rope in the stock, pretty much the first bore snake.
Action is tight and man does it shoot. pretty cool gun for being almost 100.

[openfire]

I just picked up a Winchester P14 in original Condition, so I'm just going to sell this one (the sporter) or trade it if anyone is interested?
Here is a pic of both.
Pretty excited about this buy. Love shooting these guys.

[pesky672]

Originally Posted by openfire

I just picked up a Winchester P14 in original Condition, so I'm just going to sell this one (the sporter) or trade it if anyone is interested?
Here is a pic of both.
Pretty excited about this buy. Love shooting these guys.

You know... you can get the wood for them fairly easily.

Might recoup your money a bit easier that way.

[openfire]

Originally Posted by pesky672

You know... you can get the wood for them fairly easily.

I couldn't find a place in Alberta, Can you point me in the right direction?

[bat119]

try here

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/produc...=6484&cat=1224