This channel is never boring. Don't go shooting any rifles for our benefit. Just rest and recover and follow doctors orders. We'll still be here.

Mike, Take care of yourself. Don’t worry about shooting if it negatively affects your health. The studio discussions are great. I really like the disassembled rifles that you show.

wishing you a rapid recovery.

First off, please ignore any bozos that don,t appreciate your fine style and delivery. And secondly of course we all wish you the best of health.

Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your recent health emergency. Will add a prayer for your full recovery. You're one of the good guys of shooting.

I don't think any of us get tired of you sharing your knowlege with us glad you are still well!

don't worry about the shooting videos, your health needs to be your priority. We all appreciate the education we receive from your videos.

I'm glad you're better Mike, that would be scary. The common .303 wildcats in Australia were the .303-22 and the .303-25, but I've also heard of .303-270 and .303-6mm. These were all created in the 1950's or 60's when there were so many Lee Enfield's around after the war that almost every household had one. In those days sporting calibers were hard to come by and so some enterprising gunsmiths would make their own. These days of course we have access to all the modern sporting rifles and calibers, except semi-auto's, and these wildcats are now rare, although there are still some around. Wishing you all the best Mike and don't worry, you're never boring!

This is one of the most informative channels on KZfaq as far as you showing scarce or semi rare firearms that a lot of us never knew existed.

Ellwood Epps, the founder of the store by the same name which is North of Orillia Ontario, developed a number of wildcat cartridges based on the 303 British case. The 303 Epps (an improved 303 British), 270 Epps and 358 Epps are a few I remember. Take care of yourself, Mike, don't shake the shunt in your head loose on our accounts. All the best for your recovery.

I’m glad you caught it in time and survived. I’m a stroke survivor and can empathize.

I am happy to hear you are ok Mike. Please take all the time you need and don't rush yourself. The 460 Weatherby can wait! I enjoy the talks at the desk as much as the shooting in the mountains and any video from USOG always makes my day.

No worries Mike I enjoy your channel regardless, may God bless you with a speedy recovery 🙏

Mike, you are one of the most gentlemanly persons I watched on KZfaq. Your dignity in word and deed are seldom seen in this age. All the very best and I do wish you a complete recovery. Take care.

Don't die on us, you are not allowed to , I love your rifle gun pod casts. All the best. God bless

Blessings for a thorough recovery, Mike. Your soothing and elegant style is so genuine and refreshing. I will pray many years of perfect health for you!

you sitting at the table showing your fantastic firearms is the best part of your channel for me. Passing on the little details is always fascinating

I'm glad they discovered what was wrong. Hopefully, they can fix it . I like listen to you ,telling us about the great guns you have and teaching us how they work. Thank you 🤠

Take care of yourself. I thank you for sharing your collection and knowledge with all. I look forward to many more videos from you.

Greetings Mike, I don’t think I have ever commented but I have been watching for quite a while. I really appreciate your breadth of knowledge and the effort you put into production. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you well, and to say that I look forward to watching your videos, whatever the subject or format. Take care, and thank you.

God be with you we all love what you do . Thank you.

Thanks for posting.Take care.

I like these tabel top videos.

Hope you get to feeling better my brother in arms and best wishes😢

This channel is a treasure trove of historical and seldom seen rifles. You are in our prayers and please take the time to care for your health as that is far more important than anything else. I don't need to see every rifle shot to enjoy the history and stories behind them. Best wishes!

Best wishes towards your recovery 💪

We still see quite a few Fulton Regulated or DCRA No 4 Lee Enfields up her in Canada that were converted for target shooting with the .308. Loads were not as hot as what we may shoot these days but reports were that the converted rifles often shot better than the .303 versions. My understanding is that most rifles converted to .308 were used as a single shot for target work. Palma bullets were usually 155 grain.

Bisley style shooting (Fullbore/Palma) is shot from the prone with shooting slings with a single shot rifle (the magazine follower on this would be used only as a loading platform). The distance ranges from 300yds minimum to 1000yds (as far as I've seen).

Not a burden Mike, after all we all feel like we are a part of your extended family. Happy and Holy Easter to you and yours.

Mike, sorry to hear of your hospital visit. I'm glad you're back and doing well. Everyone who's interested in guns likes to watch people shoot, but without your knowledge and commentary, to me, your channel would be boring. You're a wealth of knowledge and experience, and you have an awesome personality and understanding of many different types of things. Get better and take all the time you need to heal so you can continue to put out content with or without shooting. Look forward to your future videos. May the Lords blessings be with you always. God bless Mike.

MY favorite gun channel. Hands down. Please take care of yourself. I wish you nothing but health and happiness. I will enjoy every episode at your table no matter what. I learn more from you than most of the others combined. You remind me of some of my graduate professors. You dig deep and aren’t afraid of going down rabbit holes to find and expose every detail. Get well soon. You are a treasure.

Wishing you all the best with your health problems. I actually prefer the chats at your table to the firing sections. Your love and enthusiasm for shooting and firearms shines through and is what makes your channel very special. Hopefully you will get back to shooting but if not your channel will never be boring. I have always been surprised you are not getting huge amount of views as I class this as one of the very best firearm channels along with the likes of Bloke on the Range.

Glad to see you back and feeling better, I hope your brain bleed issues are resolved. God bless you.

Forget the channel for a good while,GET MADE BETTER ,we will always be here when you return, GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH TO YOU 🇬🇧

I love your videos and channel. I'm got a gun collection. From blackpowder to recent firearms.

All the best to you and family. Always enjoy your modesty, and quality guns.

Thanks USOG for doing what you do so well. Please take care of yourself and keep the great videos coming.

As a hunter and gun enthusiast, I really appreciate your channel and videos, and would very much continue watching them even if shooting is not part of it. My mother had a stroke last year from which she recovered due to great self awareness -- she was able to notice it happening and called 911 so I can empathise with what you are going through. In line with my fellow subscribers -- take your time to recover, as that's what matters now

Take care sir, praying for you.

I have shot and coached at Bisley for many years. It's an extraordinary mix of archaic old school, colonial style buildings and layout, and up to date excellent ranges. In fairness, it's taken the management many years to upgrade the basic facilities around camp, but it's coming together now! The rifle you show, would no doubt push out to 1200 yards on Stickledown Range. It's very common to shoot 7.62x51 at that range. Century is from 300yds to 600yds ( you can shoot at closer ranges there too, but those are the most common competition distances). Short Siberia is I believe.. ? a 200yrd range and others cater for gallery rifle and many, many other disciplines including black powder pistol and historic firearms. Too many clubs to mention here! It's known here in the UK as the National Shooting Centre and has a very long and extraordinary history. There are also two shotgun, clay target clubs/companies based there and a well known specialist gun shop and armourers called Fulton's. William Evans also have (had?) their shop there. I am so sorry to hear about your health issues and sincerely hope that you make a full recovery and can continue to shoot your amazing rifles! A great channel, and we always learn from you! Take care of yourself.

Mike, I am keeping you in my prayers! We love you and your channel so much!

Oh my goodness…… very very glad you’re still with us Sir 🙏🏻 certainly haven’t seen a 30” barrel 308 before. Please take care

Best wishes, I hope you are back to 100% soon. It's great to hear and see you looking so well!

Get well soon, enjoy every day while you recover. Gorgeous rifle.

I'm a gun nut, been hand loading for years, your videos are very good and I surely appreciate your knowledge!

Hals un Beinbruch - Praying for your recovery

We have many of these 7.62 conversions here for F-class after the war here in Australia. Many were converted and tuned by Sportco and Slazenger and heavily feature a lot of Parker Hale hardware on them for sights etc.

GET BETTER MIKE! You are a great member of a great community and we all hope you get better.

I enjoy hearing you talk about the guns in your collection. You shooting them is a bonus in my mind. I wish you good health, and please keep producing videos.

Hi, I remember talking to an armourer about changing a military Enfield 303 into a sporting rifle as we had a chance in the 70’s to buy the army surplus rifles for $10 . The armourer told me it would only be worth my while if I could get hold of the spare barrel of a 303 or 7.62 Bren as the Bren’s had better barrels and higher quality steel and extra rifling that made them better for sporting rifle usage. Could not source the barrels so never did try out his suggestions. Often wondered what if? Cheers mate. Harera

Mike, another great video. As much as I enjoy watching your shooting videos I really enjoy your table top discussions with the rare and different firearms that you feature. Prayers for your health and continued healing. All the best from Oklahoma USA.

I like watching you sit at that table and talk about rifles. The shooting can wait. Take care and best wishes for a full recovery.

Best of luck Mike in your recovery. Praying

Probably 40 or 50 years ago I recall reading that SMLE-based target rifles had the interesting characteristic of being relatively more accurate at 600 yards than at 100 yards, measured in m.o.a. and compared to a 40X, for example. I wrote to Roy Dunlap, the famous gunsmith, to inquire about building an economical long-range or Palma rifle on an Enfield action. He opined that finished rifle would be as expensive as one built on a Remington 700 or Winchester 70 action so I did not pursue it. But I’ve always thought that was a fascinating quirk of harmonics. Perhaps, Mike, when you are healed you will get to Bisley and find out if that story is true of your rifle. Best wishes for your good health.

I always preferred your original at the desk discussions anyway. Just get well.

I enjoy everything you post. Take time for recovery and know that your talks are super valuable. Honest Outlaw blew his eardrum recently so he had his wife doing all the shooting. It worked out quite well. - be well and thank you.

Hope and pray you make a full recovery. We will still be here enjoying whst ever your able to do talking guns and telling stories about them and hunting. Get well, that is the main thing.

Mike, your channel delivers a amazing variety of firearms many of us have never or will ever see. We value your opinions and everything you present to us on your channel. Your health is the most important thing. Take care of you. We will be thrilled with whatever you can provide on this channel whenever you are able. Take care and God bless Sir!

If you ever start making full videos again, I will start watching again.

Mike, I've watched a Ton of your videos and not ever been bored. It's always interesting to see what you've brought to the table (intended) this time. Best health to you sir. live long, keep smiling.

Thanks for sharing your medical problems, wishing you all the best for the future. Love listening to you talk about these old guns. Watching from Ireland.

When you're ready to resume shooting try using a PAST recoil shield. It just straps onto your shoulder and takes the bite out of the recoil. Works better than advertised! Best luck Sir and wishing you a full recovery!

I hope you have a speedy recovery,I think you have an Enfield Envoy , it is used for 300 mtrs short range tgt shooting however I have used it on Stickledown range which goes out to 1200mtrs . Alway look forward to your program and listening to your wealth of knowledge, yet again have a speedy recovery,regards from West Wales in the UK 👍👍

I'm glad you're okay Mike. Don't struggle with sharing a few details about yourself. Firearms are a very personal choice. To each their own, I think. You are actually an interesting guy and I learn a lot about rifles from you. I enjoy your videos. Love your 1907 Winchester video. I have one that I load for, and that video turned me on to your channel. Best to you, I miss the NW.

Your channel is my favorite. I enjoy your tabletop chats.

So sorry to hear about your situation and hope the future goes well for you. Always enjoy your videos and if it comes to just reviewing guns at the table I will still look forward to them.

Your table talks are terrific. No need to hurry back to the range. I hope you’ll be extra careful.

It's amazing what doctors and surgeons know and are able to fix.

You do what you have to do... & your Followers will be here... This is a INFORMATIVE & EDUCATIONAL channel.. & PRAYERS for you that your situation will be Healed.. & ALL WILL BE GOOD!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

take care chap, we need you to keep bringing us these classic & extremely interesting guns, God bless

I wish you the best, take your time and get well, we will be with you!

Thank You Sir. I am glad that you shared your health status. Ageing is rough. I have to keep working to maintain a moderate level of functionality. I can say that I did not hold back iny youth. Mountains were right out the front door so adventures were non-stop. So we must do what we can while we have the gumption.

Mike, Glad to see you back at what you love. Please follow your doctor’s advice and directions; if you have any questions, ask your wife! Wives always seem to know exactly what we need to do… just ask her, lol! Take care my friend, your health is the main priority; your subscribers will be here, get well!

It's always interesting to see how well the lee-enfield action has stood the test of time.... If only *we* could do so well ! Good to hear that you got past your initial cranial bleed, without apparent long-term damage. Do stay aware of any balance problem, visual disturbances, sudden severe headaches, those kind of things! Too much experience talking... Your "desk chats" are fine by me, shooting is less "informative", even if it's more fun, and I always like to see your scenery.

Another fine example Mike. So sorry to hear that you have been poorly, take your time and get yourself well again my friend. Your sit down discussions about all these fine firearms are always highly interesting so you just make sure you follow Doctors orders, we are not going anywhere. Take care.

Wish you a full recovery Mike. God bless from Switzerland

Hey, happy you are on the mend. Hopefully you continue providing your firearm knowledge. Big fan here and as a 72 Y😊O , I know none of us last forever!

I have always enjoyed your intelligent modest commentary and I expect to for a long time to come. Be well.

Very glad you got help in time and that you will see improvements from symptoms you’ve been experiencing for a long time perhaps. Always check your spinal fluid pressure too. A friend of mine lost his sight from having that diagnosed too late. Also another friend was experiencing Balance loss from the same thing but had had surgery to correct that.

glad to hear tapping you like a maple was all the leech peddlers needed to set you straight. heal up, get well, and I for one will wait til the cows come home for you to give us a shooting segment again. your bench vids will keep us well entertained til that day!

You have a great channel! Fantastic knowledge . Love to hear more. Take Care.

I'm such a huge fan of your channel and your patrion is still the 1 and only subscription I've ever had. Stick around for awhile if you don't mind sir. We have many more rifles and calibers to discuss. Thank you for all you do, and I look forward to your next video.

Stay fit and well my friend. The rifle reminds me of my Parker Hale T4 but has a longer 30 in barrel rather than the normal 26in. This may have been done for Match Rifle competition at 1000, 1100 and 1200 on Stickledown Range at Bisley. These type of No4 converted to 7.62 and target barrel are still in use and most clubs will have a few members with these fitted with scopes. You magazine is the 303 as it was meant for single shot in competitions. There is a 7.62 magazine but they are expensive and harder to find. All the Best from Scotland.

I certainly hope that you don't go as you said. I enjoy your channel very much and wish the best of health. I'm very interested in how well the Enfield performs. I always thought they were homely in my youth but have grown to appreciate their function.

Hi Mike so sorry to hear about your medical issue I really hope you are doing ok and please take care of yourself. I really love your videos Mike. I enjoy you so much how you explain things about so many different guns. Please take care of yourself and keep updated ok !! Thank you Mike!!

Take care of yourself Mike. Praying for ya!

Get better Mike, don't shoot! I like putting your wonderful ramblings on in the background even if I'm not paying all of my attention, but really the only person that thinks you're rambling is you. Haha, your presentation is great! I wish you the best and will continue supporting you as a patron.

Mike, so glad your prognosis is good. All the best. I will enjoy your content and delivery regardless of whether you shoot. I add that most will agree that it is not critical to your content by any means. That's a rifle I would enjoy wringing out by the way.

Blessings to you Mike. I never tire of listening to your perspective.

Glad to hear it all turned out OK in the end. If you haven't done a video on them already - would love to see some older custom Mauser Safari rifles on the bench if you have any.

Your bench talks are far from boring , I don't do a lot of rifle shooting but find your explanation of each weapons history and development very interesting, I'm more interested in shotguns but knowledge is never bad . Don't rush out to shoot unless you plan a .22 mega comparison !!😊, seriously look after your health first and foremost, good luck and best wishes for quick and complete recovery.

I wish You a swift and full recovery so if the doctor says No shooting ,So be it . Your health is way more important than making videos of You using the rifles You teach us about . You always have insights and revelations that many of us may not be aware of so they are never dull or uninteresting and Your viewers appreciate Your opinions and commentaries . If You start suffering Withdrawal symptoms from a lack of trigger time You could always break out Your Airguns and do a few shooting episodes on those and still give us Your excellent low downs on the powder burners of note and We know You Will be giving us accurate information as You always have . If You really feel that that particular rifle needs to fired on screen to correctly demonstrate a particular issue , You could always take aim from the other side of the lens and let Your Good Wife take the lead with the actual shooting and You do the commentary as required , although I'm sure that there must be more than a few female viewers who may appreciate a Women's opinion on the rifle in question . Thanks Mike , catch You next time , Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Get Well Soon .

Excellent videos, wishing you the best.

Mike I'm glad you didn't have a stroke. I don't know much about this condition but I hope the neurologist has a good prognosis for you and I hope you're doing well. That's a cool Enfield it reminds me of the swedish Mauser converted target rifles. Not sure about that one but I think the swedish Mauser target rifles compete at 300 m. Thank you I hope you're feeling and doing great soon.

Wishing you the best!

Take your time and get well . Your chats are always interesting . Ron Spomer does chats all the time. Not a big deal .

During the 2012 London Olympics, the Olympic committe refused to invest in, or use the large Bisley complex for the competition, but instead, built, at great expense, a temporary range in East London which was dismantled afterwards.

Get well soon friend.

Take care of yourself. Wishing you the best. 👍 🇨🇦

Wishing you the best.🙏