Modifying a Lee Enfield for IPSC rifle ...

**Optimistix** · 20-12-2013, 12:37

I bought a Lee Enfield from ex military stock a few years ago. I want to modify the rifle for participation in IPSC rifle events by rplacing the wood with a telescopic/foldable stock, new "tactical" fore-end, scope, pistol grip/bipod, etc, etc, etc.

I am looking for advice on good gunsmiths to do the work as well as suppliers for al the parts please.

I am also not sure if I remember correctly, but I want to recall that many years ago when Gold Ref City guns or whatever their name is/was started to the conversions on the Lee Enfields to build the "Bakkie rifles", they also came up with a magazine conversyion to hold 20 shots. Does anybody have furtehr information on this or how to do such a modification?

I look forward to hear from all the experts.

**1911** · 20-12-2013, 13:36

I remember the conversions with the short barrels and folding stocks, but its the 1st time I ever hear of 20 shot mags. I saw a couple of those back in the day and they all had 10 shot mags.

A friend had one done up in this way and I shot it a couple of times with old military ammo. It was NOT pleasant. HUGE blast and muzzleflash and the damn thing kicked like a mule on Roids.

Remebering the way it handled and shot, the really lack luster accuracy and combined with the cost of reloading components, I personally would not do it.

I think the gunsmithing charge to convert it will probably be quite expensive as well. Maybe the money spent on this project would be better spent on a more suitable and competitive rifle?

With all respect, you are a competitive and very capable shot. This thing will only frustrate you and you are going to buy a propper rifle anyway. Rather spend the money on getting it setup properly and practicing with the right equipment as soon as possible :)

But what the hell, go big and post pictures if you decide to do it anyway!

**Psychosis** · 20-12-2013, 15:12

Yeah... my brother has our great grandfathers Lee Enfield (his servuce weapon in WW1).

"Kicks like a mule" is an understatement.

Plus, the brass butt-plate doesn't help either

(you wouldnt keep this on a competition rifle I suspect.. it would make even a 12 round stage a marathon)

It seems the "old boys" were made of tougher stuff than us X-generation guys

**Samizat45** · 20-12-2013, 15:57

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A few years ago I modified a No4MkII as seen in the pictures. I used it at a few 3 gun shoots and enjoyed myself very much. The recoil was OK using milsurp ammo. It has a proper Leopold Scout Scope and I can also easily mount a Tasco PDP3.

The actual bolt action is very fast. If I was forced to use a bolt action rifle for combat it would only be a Lee Enfield.

The work was done by Russel Micklethwaite who has since relocated to the USA, unfortunately.

I agree wholeheartedly with 1911: Just get the right rifle for IPSC, unless you truly enjoy being different and at a disadvantage.

**Optimistix** · 21-12-2013, 21:18

I have the gun and will probably only use it at club shoots ... It needs a lot of work to get it going again in any case so I thought I'd go all the way ...