.276 Enfield?

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject: .276 Enfield?

I'm familiar with the p-13, p-14, p-17 family of rifles and have even heard that the p-13's approached the modern 7mags in performance, But in my entire library I can't come up with a single drawing w deminsions for the .276 Enfield. This ones's for Dimitri, but I thought I'd put it up for everyone to see if they were as curious as I after his leading comment in the new project thread. Or if someone else has a sketch I'd love it if they posted it here.

Gil Martin · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield

There are pictures and ballistics tables in "Cartridges of the World, 7th Edition" for the .276 Enfield. It was developed in 1909 and is similar to the Canadian .280 Ross. The bullet diameter was .282" and bullets ranged in weight from 144 to 190 grains. The load listed is a 165 grain bullet at 2,800 f.p.s. with a muzzle energy of 2,881 ft. lbs. There are no dimensions of the cartridge. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield?

It probably should be but my mind craves numbers. I have the 3rd Edition and the 11th Edition and unless I missed something it is not in either of those. Thanks anyway Gil

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield?

I Found it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Caliber: ....................... .276 inch Enfield
Ammunition: ................. Specification RL 18000C (Troop Trials Cartridge)
Bullet: .......................... 165 grain, CNCS envelope, 98/2 lead/antimony core,
..................................... secures by 6 indents 1.265 in. (34.7 mm) long
.................................... 2,785 fps (Trajectory Vertex @ 800 yds = 5.23 ft.)
Bullet Diameter: ............ .282 in.
Charge: ........................ 49.3 grains of cordite M.D.T.
Overall Length: ............. 3.23 in. (82.0 mm)
Case Length: ................ 2.35 in. (59.7 mm)
Head Diameter: ............. .528 in. (13.4 mm)
Rim Diameter: ............... .517 in. (13.1 mm)
Rifling & Twist: .............. 5 Groove, Enfield, Left Hand, 1 Turn in 10"
Groove Depth: .............. .005 in.
Width of Lands: ............ .0936 in.
Overall Length: ............. 46.4 in. (1175 mm)
Barrel Length: ............... 26.0 in.(660 mm)
Weight: ........................ 8 lb 11 oz (3.94 kg) unloaded
Action: ......................... Modified Mauser turn bolt
Qty Mfg: ....................... 1,251 (508 completed by end of 1912 and 743 in early 1913)

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield?

Picture

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield?

Rebated ? That's pretty cool D.

Dimitri · Super Member Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5944

CH/4D sells both the reloading Dies and the Forming dies, they have 4 or so sets made up incase anyone is interested. Till I find a suitable Ross Rifle I wont buy them however.

CH/4D was kind enough to provide me of a dimensional drawing based on a round that they examined all credit goes to them and Bill K who had the round checked and dies produced.

Dimitri

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield?

Aren't those guys awesome when I needed a .256 newton set, They had one on the shelf and a form/trim die, When I needed a 8x56ms same deal.

Vince · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:22 am Post subject: Re: .276 Enfield?

Here ya go FN...first hit on a Google "walk"...very interesting.

www.milsurps.com/showt...php?t=3402

Cheers, Vince