Enfiled mold question

[mk434]

Okay, I'm looking for a mold for my 3 band Enfield and what I want to know is what is the best diameter to get. I don't know if I should get a .577, .58 or a .575 mold. Which one is best in your opinions??

 

[robinghewitt]

Personally I'd go for the .58 so you can size it down to .001" under bore size. Mine come out slightly small so I have to give them a squeeze lengthwise before I can size them. A shallow base cavity is less likely to grow vacuum bubbles :thumbsup:

 

[Viking78]

I agree with Robin, get a .58 and size it down if it is too large. Accuracy with mini

 

[arilar]

mk434,
It always depends. In P-H replica production P.58 I have been using .577 molds. When it comes to P.53 originals I have for some Tower-productions used .577 and some has demanded .58-molds. A LAC P.53 takes .577 but a Adams-produced volunteer P.60 needs a .58-mold.
So if you dont have opportunity to measure or test go for a .58-mold as Robin and Viking suggest.
ARILAR :: :thumbsup: