[MileHi]

Wonder how a shortened SMLE would do without all the other “lightening” work?

I do like the looks of the short carbine. The Swede M36 is a very nice light rifle. Moderate recoil and excellent terminal performance. Not terribly common ammo though.

[TXnMA]

"Wonder how a shortened SMLE would do without all the other “lightening” work?"

Years ago, my uncle gave me a "cut-down" SMLE (in .303).

It didn't take long to figure out his "generosity". '-} I have shot lots of serious rifles, and that little beast is the only weapon I've ever fired that actually induces nausea after three rounds from the bench...