Milsurp After Hours

Just ordered a set of Lee dies from Brownells France (Used to be Midway). €163 inc p&p /£122 / $183
Think that's everything I need

Got to figure out a way of getting Elaine to agree to a Martini Henry IV now

Looks like you got a nice one Duncan, I enjoy following your exploits.

Thanks Walt, it's really getting into my blood this time in history..................

Considering the price of those dies, it's getting into your pocket as well as your blood.

I looked on Lees site and they were $122 but we get screwed here in Europe for anything from the US
Kranks in the UK quoted about €125 / $138 but that was only for a 2 die set and no shell holder.

Looking on the bright side though, it's a great learning curve

Rifle arrived today, looks like a goodun but haven't had time to look in detail. Sunday is set aside for a strip and check................................

Stripped her down today and have started a detailed clean and inspect.

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More images to follow later..................

THE BORE.

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Here, as promised are the photographs from the first strip down of the rifle.
The markings seem to be 100% BSA and there are numerous places marked with 4 punch indents.
Overall the weapon appears in good order and shootable BUT if anyone spots a potential problem let me know - I hope to take it to the range next week if possible.

I'd say it has enough official marks and proofs. Looks like some minor pitting....which I would think is to be expected. I look forward to seeing what kind of shooter it is in pictures of your future paper target.

Have now finished the Mk.II version of the jig for cutting down 24g cases, which works very well. No need for a dowel insert as a sharp blade cuts very evenly with no distortion to the plastic.
It even allows for cutting brass 24g but using a saw rather than a knife





Just nee a casting session over the weekend and it's range time next week