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    Being young, i do the best i can to learn from my...

    Being young, i do the best i can to learn from my elders, i met a chap who has been pig hunting for more than 30 years, using nothing more than a pair of pig dogs and a sticking knife. Swore that it...
  2. Thread: 50 BMG Question

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    Reloading for the .50 match rifle we've been...

    Reloading for the .50 match rifle we've been having to take raw milsurp cases and anneal them to get them running smooth through the press. They take a hell of a beating and are actually respectably...
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    Running off the memories of my horticultural...

    Running off the memories of my horticultural classes back in school, you can freeze them, but it has a high chance of rendering a large portion of the beans unable to grow.. basically they'll store...
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    thx997303, was Shipping price added into the...

    thx997303, was Shipping price added into the total price, or was it listed seperately on the package?

    Customs here in NZ are complete *******s when it comes to importing anything that could...
  5. Thread: Magnum Bias

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    Magnum cartridges have their place and their...

    Magnum cartridges have their place and their purpose, as do Blackpowder, large bore, small bore.. its all down to the user. A rifle is a tool, the Calibre gives the tool specification. You wouldnt...
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    Sorry, your right, it was quite late when i typed...

    Sorry, your right, it was quite late when i typed that out :)

    ME = Martini Enfield, MM = Martini Metford, the intent was correct ;)

    *Edit*

    Also, anybody have any good suggestions on how to...
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    Will start by desciphering the left side of the...

    Will start by desciphering the left side of the receiver

    The key part of this is the date, the fact its on the LEFT side of the receiver, and the ME

    ME stands for Metford-Enfield, indicating it...
  8. Thread: Rolling Block

    by Bane
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    As buckshot said.. check the value of the rifle...

    As buckshot said.. check the value of the rifle in original condition before you go and rebarrel it..

    This is the biggest mistake i have seen many people do, they have aquired what they believe to...
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    it sounds like what you -want- is a De Lisle...

    it sounds like what you -want- is a De Lisle carbine

    http://www.valkyriearms.com/images/delisle1.jpg

    .45 ACP, renowned for its accuracy and just how quiet it is, and overall, very easy to build...
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    Haha thank you very much for the offer but i...

    Haha thank you very much for the offer but i would like to expand on my skills some more before even considering myself semi-professional.


    Sorry for the lack of update, my poor poor vehicle...
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    Thankfully no, i'm not quite that advanced with...

    Thankfully no, i'm not quite that advanced with my work at the moment, i did fit and finish it but the overall shaping had already been done previously




    Yessir, i had every intention to do...
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    When i was installing the aperture sights onto my...

    When i was installing the aperture sights onto my Martini i stumbled across a nifty aftermarket attachment for Aperture-type sights, which was a small magnified lens that screwed in place of the rear...
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    Don: We use an ultrasonic cleaner at work ...

    Don:

    We use an ultrasonic cleaner at work

    Use a slightly higher concentration of cleaning fluid, and dont use tapwater, use filtered or otherwise "Cleaned" water- tapwater has all kinds of...
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    Beautiful rifle, and exellent use of a No.4 rear...

    Beautiful rifle, and exellent use of a No.4 rear sight! That particular type of martini is quite rare- having the thumb-throw safety lever. Idle curiosity, does the safety release on the downwards...
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    Thanks, much to think about there, i'll be...

    Thanks, much to think about there, i'll be shooting in the next couple weeks will keep you all informed!





    Not atm sorry :D i'm quite happy here :P

    I was at the states last year and didnt...
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    As i said these boolits were cast a while ago...

    As i said these boolits were cast a while ago (8-10 months?) and lubed. I did clean them a little better, the one in the pic was kicking around the bottom of my toolbox :P

    I dont think i will be...
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    Thanks for the support guys A little bit of...

    Thanks for the support guys

    A little bit of success, shot a small amount of reloads. Had help casting these a while back, 500gr gas checked lubed with 60/40 beeswax/olive oil.. Range in the...
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    When you see him, pass on my regards and if...

    When you see him, pass on my regards and if possible direct him to the photos
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    Incredibly easy actually! This is the exact...

    Incredibly easy actually!

    This is the exact rear sight i used

    http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Images/PH5Brearsight.jpg

    I flipped the diopter carriage upside down and remachined/re-threaded the...
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    Martini-action, custom-built

    Good afternoon, all.

    Slight introduction first. I'm not new to shooting, however to casting projectiles and reloading i am very new. And am after a little bit of help. I am a newly-qualified...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check