Thread: My Shrunken Wood... need advice on No 4 Enfield.

Originally Posted by Bagheera

Hi im not expert but those draws at the back of the foreend should have copper shims in them. Possibly fallen out and lost in the past.

Fibrrglass bedding may just need replacing.

I'd check the sights too. Is that ladder a bit wobbly ?

It will do you good to rework the stock. Could be if varnished some parts allowed more moisture in or out so is warped and a traditional boiled linseed finish might allow it to straighten. I use linseed on inside surfaces of mine but its a free floated sporter.

I feel that mine shoots better with 150 than 125gr. Its a
Mk III*. Flat base are said to be more tolerant in some way. I use sierra 150gr.

@Bagheera,

Should the twin draws slots always have brass shims in them? Mine don't. It would seem to make sense as it is an area very prone to damage when disassembling/assembling the firearm, no matter how much care you take.

I did rework the stock with plenty linseed, did not see clear obvious results, but it feels right having "fed the wood". (-: