Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: 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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MARTINI HENRY IV
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Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: 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
Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: 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 
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.
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.
Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 1:38 pm
They look as good as store bought... probably better.
Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: 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............
This appears to be in good condition and shootable............
Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: 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 .
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
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 .
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
Re: MARTINI HENRY IV
Posted: 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. 