More pics/range test new Brit rcvr(ENTREPRISE)

GM4spd · November 15, 2010, 14:22

Went to the range this AM.Entreprise installed my barrel and headspaced
my bolt.My kit is all Enfield with a NEW 1984 barrel.The only assembly problem I had was the channel for the charge handle was a little short in the front---I had to grind a tad off the charge handle nub(you grind the CHEAP part first--correct?) so the handle would go fwd enough to
close fully. It works fine now.The bolt carrier is TIGHT in the rcvr--the upper and lower are
a tight fit also. Cycling the bolt by hand showed some tightness going
into battery. I fired single shots for awhile and started hitting steel @ 300
yds after dialing in the sights. Firing repeat shots from the mag caused some FTF on the 3rd shot
from some groups--I may need more gas(running on 4). I knocked all the paint off the 300 yd steel--moved out to 400yds and hit 4 for 5(the front site is wider
then the silhoutte at that distance). I only fired 80 rds(Radway) and overall have a
pretty good feel for the rifle. I think more rounds will loosen things up a
bit---thats the story on UE65 A134982.

Pete

**msnyder** · November 15, 2010, 14:31

Nice. I'm jealous.

**angusmac** · November 15, 2010, 17:03

Very Nice. Good report. Makes me feel a little better about the two type I commitment I made.

Thanks..... pretty rifle.

MBR29 · November 16, 2010, 09:51

I love British L1A1s

**moses** · November 16, 2010, 22:52

Nice! We need more close up pics of the receiver please!!!!

GM4spd · November 17, 2010, 10:40

Quote:

Originally posted by moses
Nice! We need more close up pics of the receiver please!!!!

Moses,let me know if you want a particular angle shot/or something inside
the rcvr, Pete

**19&41** · November 18, 2010, 18:09

That rifle looks at least as nice as the ones the folks in Europe have been sharing pics of! Nice work!

**Slo cat** · November 19, 2010, 23:00

Beutiful Commonwealth FAL. I will have one like it when my Entréprise Brit cut receiver arrives (Come on Matt, you hit my cc 8-31).

Is that a METRIC mag release on your rifle???

Best Regards,
Slo cat

mp · November 20, 2010, 00:02

What finish is that? Looks great.

GM4spd · November 20, 2010, 07:03

Quote:

Originally posted by mp
What finish is that? Looks great.

That's my "secret"

I don't want to share as everyone will laugh
at me! Pete

GM4spd · November 20, 2010, 07:07

Quote:

Originally posted by Slo cat

Is that a METRIC mag release on your rifle???

Best Regards,
Slo cat [/B]

Yes,Slo that is a metric---here in CA if I want to build a "box" around the
mag release so I can remove the mag via "a tool=bullet tip"--I need the
metric as the INCH sticks out too far from the side. Pete

muttman · November 20, 2010, 08:30

Quote:

Originally posted by GM4spd

That's my "secret" I don't want to share as everyone will laugh
at me! Pete

I do like it and would like to know. it's not too shinny but not flat.
muttman

L1A1 59 · November 22, 2010, 22:46

Secret finish? Looks like Rustoleum #7777 Satin Black. The same stuff I have used for years, and it matches British black perfectly!
No secret...just good stuff.
Tim

**moses** · November 23, 2010, 13:31

Just don't get that paint on tight tolerance parts as it will make things "not fit" anymore.

The Entreprise looks good for an Entreprise!
Some of the feartures aren't exactly correct but as close as you will get unless DSA makes a Brit cut receiver.

Your rifle looks very nice BTW!!!!

acpat · November 25, 2010, 20:42

I agree that it looks very nice you did a fine job

crcksht · November 26, 2010, 09:46

Nice looking rifle!

BTW, I only laugh at those who pay people big bucks to apply exotic finishes to a battle-rifle.

Quote:

Originally posted by GM4spd

That's my "secret" I don't want to share as everyone will laugh
at me! Pete

November 15, 2010, 14:22	#1
GM4spd Registered Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 36767 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks,CA Posts: 460	More pics/range test new Brit rcvr(ENTREPRISE) Went to the range this AM.Entreprise installed my barrel and headspaced my bolt.My kit is all Enfield with a NEW 1984 barrel.The only assembly problem I had was the channel for the charge handle was a little short in the front---I had to grind a tad off the charge handle nub(you grind the CHEAP part first--correct?) so the handle would go fwd enough to close fully. It works fine now.The bolt carrier is TIGHT in the rcvr--the upper and lower are a tight fit also. Cycling the bolt by hand showed some tightness going into battery. I fired single shots for awhile and started hitting steel @ 300 yds after dialing in the sights. Firing repeat shots from the mag caused some FTF on the 3rd shot from some groups--I may need more gas(running on 4). I knocked all the paint off the 300 yd steel--moved out to 400yds and hit 4 for 5(the front site is wider then the silhoutte at that distance). I only fired 80 rds(Radway) and overall have a pretty good feel for the rifle. I think more rounds will loosen things up a bit---thats the story on UE65 A134982. Pete __________________ ENTREPRISE Brit L1A1/65 Enfield,my FAL accuracy-8/10 hits@400,ball ammo, issue sights,torso silhouette Last edited by GM4spd; December 16, 2010 at 10:02.

November 16, 2010, 22:52	#5
moses One of the original 400 Contributor FALaholic #: 392 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: charlotte nc usa Posts: 5,474	Nice! We need more close up pics of the receiver please!!!! __________________ . Military rifle steel plate match schedule for 2013, March 9th, May 26th(Sunday), Sept. 14th & Nov. 9th AKA "8.47"

November 19, 2010, 23:00	#8
Slo cat Veteran Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 11908 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Corner of 'Walk' and 'Don't Walk' Posts: 2,365	Beutiful Commonwealth FAL. I will have one like it when my Entréprise Brit cut receiver arrives (Come on Matt, you hit my cc 8-31). Is that a METRIC mag release on your rifle??? Best Regards, Slo cat __________________ Always do the right thing. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. Mark Twain Sicher - Einzelfeuer - Dauerfeuer ORWAC 68-2, NRA DR #24, CMP DP #922, P-100

November 23, 2010, 13:31	#14
moses One of the original 400 Contributor FALaholic #: 392 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: charlotte nc usa Posts: 5,474	Just don't get that paint on tight tolerance parts as it will make things "not fit" anymore. The Entreprise looks good for an Entreprise! Some of the feartures aren't exactly correct but as close as you will get unless DSA makes a Brit cut receiver. Your rifle looks very nice BTW!!!! __________________ . Military rifle steel plate match schedule for 2013, March 9th, May 26th(Sunday), Sept. 14th & Nov. 9th AKA "8.47"

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November 15, 2010, 14:31	#2
msnyder Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1085 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,816	Nice. I'm jealous.

November 15, 2010, 17:03	#3
angusmac Senior Member Platinum Contributor FALaholic #: 51086 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 615	Very Nice. Good report. Makes me feel a little better about the two type I commitment I made. Thanks..... pretty rifle.

November 16, 2010, 09:51	#4
MBR29 Registered FALaholic #: 22055 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: No where USA Posts: 521	I love British L1A1s

November 18, 2010, 18:09	#7
19&41 Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 29354 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 317	That rifle looks at least as nice as the ones the folks in Europe have been sharing pics of! Nice work!

November 20, 2010, 00:02	#9
mp Registered FALaholic #: 654 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 1,627	What finish is that? Looks great.

November 22, 2010, 22:46	#13
L1A1 59 Registered FALaholic #: 5065 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 308	Secret finish? Looks like Rustoleum #7777 Satin Black. The same stuff I have used for years, and it matches British black perfectly! No secret...just good stuff. Tim

November 25, 2010, 20:42	#15
acpat Registered FALaholic #: 61978 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Topeka kansas Posts: 260	I agree that it looks very nice you did a fine job