[bukijin]

While I was having a bit of a surf looking for information about SMLEs I found these rifles for sale - M10A3.
http://www.lawranceordnance.com/new/rifle-m10.html
Does anyone know anything about them ? Shoot with them ?

[threeseven]

The M10 family resembles an SMLE because all three models (A1-A3) were originally going to be built with No. 4 service rifle parts. Australian International Arms were sourcing out No. 4 parts from around the world and decided to produce a new rifle with them, but most of the parts were out of spec so they decided to just manufacture new parts and a new rifle, the M10.

It's aimed at the farmer's market, those who want a nice, cheap reliable scrub-gun. They're tough, so they can live quite happily bouncing around inside a ute for instace. They fire 7.62x39, the majority of which will be old military surplus. I haven't fired one, but apparently your milage may vary depending on certain types and even batches of ammo used, ranging from 4-5 MOA down to 1 and 2 inch groups at 50 yards.

They cost about $900AU, and they appear to be reasonably good rifles if you don't expect the world from them.

[hillbilly]

Here's a link for a US 7.62X39 conversion of the Enfield, called the "K Carbine"

hillbilly

http://www.pyramid.net/sia/

[Deadman]

Bukijin, I bought a 20inch barrel version back in Febuary for the purpose of having a general purpose rifle, so if you have any questions fire away (no pun intended).

[4v50 Gary]

There's a M1922A1 22 caliber Springfield rifle. That's the 1903 that was built as a 22 by Springfield Armory back before 1936. $575. Not a bad price at all.