[TexasRepublic]

I have never been able to get past the idea that the Lee-Enfield just looks plane ugly to me.

I used to think so too. But their real beauty is their functionality. For instance, name another bolt rifle whose headspace problems can be cured by screwing on a replacement bolt head. Not the Mauser or Springfield.

The slickest bolt action I ever found is the Krag. Slick as oiled ice.

[Retain Mike]

I am getting a lot of info to reconsider my bias about the Lee-Enfield.