500s&w Lee enfield

[Gunnerboy]

Say i was building a lee enfield in 500s&w with a 20in barrel and 10rnd mag would there be any interest in this from anyone on this Forum or would this be a Texans hog killin dream gun? I know i would enjoy using this for bear. Any input would be nice.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I'd like to see one. Is the action even strong enough????

 

[memphisjim]

I think there would be lots of interest especially if you can keep the price down

 

[Gunnerboy]

The action is strong enough as long as you dont put superloads thru it, the enfields action is rated for about 8,000 more psi than the traditional 500 loads.

 

[Freedom_fighter_in_IL]

LOL Yes the action would be plenty strong enough to handle even hot loaded .500 S&W. Just make sure you get that action inspected thoroughly and use a high quality barrel. Also I would recommend that you bed the action as well as the barrel.

 

[Michael R.]

i've never heard about a lee enfield in 500. sounds pretty neat. that's a lot of power you have in a pretty compact package. anything you shoot at with that WILL be down for the count. good luck and shoot straight.

 

[NG VI]

Chamber pressure isn't the only thing a firearm needs to be strong enough to handle. Sounds pretty sweet though, make one up and show us what your idea looks like in person!