MARTINI HENRY IV

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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by Aughnanure » Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:29 am

Very nice, Duncan, and enough proof and acceptance etc., marks to start a library!!
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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:32 pm

50 formed .577/450 cases and a single bullet mold just arrived from the States for my MH. Unfortunately I am not going to have time to cast or load them until next week :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat May 02, 2015 1:28 pm

Spent some time this afternoon casting. Out of 86 acceptable bullets 80 are 480 - 483 grains which I think is an excellent result :cool: :cool:

Don't think I will be able to load some cases until the end of May at earliest but I am pleased with the mold.

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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by Niner » Sat May 02, 2015 1:38 pm

They look as good as store bought... probably better.
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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:39 pm

Here are a series of images from the barrel of my 1887 Martini Henry Mk.IV. I.
This appears to be in good condition and shootable............

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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:18 pm

After so many ups and downs I finally made it to the range and shot my first Martini Henry for the first time. ...........Smooth as a babies bum!

Loads were 85 grn of Chasse ( ffg ) with a filler of backer rod, 3 wads and a grease cookie as shown by Rob in one of his videos. Bullet mold and cases from Martyn and pointing by me .

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In all honesty I think the fact that I took both the M-H and the Vickers made me rush a little and that may have detracted from the performance of both guns. On the up side, it was a most enjoyable morning with clear cool weather and a range to myself. Brilliant
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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV

Post by Niner » Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:26 pm

Now that's good news. Good to see that all the work you put into it before your trip to the range has payed off. :D :D :D
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