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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 09 Jan 2018, 5:29 pm

snag wrote:Mate, you gotta do this. I have Martinis in every calibre I have been able to get hold of, but I never thought of this. Really want to know how this works out.

Snag, I will let you know how I go.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by bigrich » 09 Jan 2018, 6:47 pm

hey snag, can you list what calibers you have martinis in ?
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Ric O'Chet » 10 Jan 2018, 8:58 am

Heh, funny what you find with a google search. Looking at getting a single shot re-done in 256 Win Mag at the moment myself.

Seems finding a smith with the reamer is the big obstacle. Let me know if you find one and I'll do the same.

Good to see there's someone else out there wanting to go through the hassle, too. Should be a fun little round!
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 10 Jan 2018, 4:46 pm

Ric O'Chet wrote:Heh, funny what you find with a google search. Looking at getting a single shot re-done in 256 Win Mag at the moment myself.

Seems finding a smith with the reamer is the big obstacle. Let me know if you find one and I'll do the same.

Good to see there's someone else out there wanting to go through the hassle, too. Should be a fun little round!


Hi Ric, That's awesome that you are interested in this round as well. I see it as a good 200yard varmint round with a little better wind bucking ability. The beauty is it can also be made from .357mag or max cases, so reasonably cheap to make. I was just going to buy a reamer myself if I couldn't find one locally. Although I have no idea how easy it is to buy one. I haven't talked to a gunsmith yet. But I have talked to a stock maker who just gearing up to produce martini cadet stocks.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by bigrich » 10 Jan 2018, 4:58 pm

hey stoney, you martini tragic. :sarcasm: was just thinking again about a martini project, get a .303 martini and convert to 30-30 win and use spitzer projectiles. or just buy hornady lever evolution ammo. not cheap but. would give 30-30 a new lease on life i reackon :thumbsup:
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 10 Jan 2018, 5:11 pm

bigrich wrote:hey stoney, you martini tragic. :sarcasm: was just thinking again about a martini project, get a .303 martini and convert to 30-30 win and use spitzer projectiles. or just buy hornady lever evolution ammo. not cheap but. would give 30-30 a new lease on life i reackon :thumbsup:


Yeah bigrich, but 30/30 isn't a round I would use in a single shot. The original .303 makes better sense. You don't really gain anything by changing down. A 30/30 bolt action on the other hand :thumbsup:
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by bigrich » 10 Jan 2018, 7:44 pm

just to be different mate :thumbsup:
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by SillyWetTas » 15 Jan 2018, 7:49 pm

Ptg will make you a reamer

http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/25-cal-2 ... eamer.html

The last reamer I brought from them late last year cost me just over Au$430 with no go and go gauges and shipping .

Adi have load data on their site for pistol will make no difference for rifle.

Their people US building rimless version in bolt actions using cut down 223 brass .
Using the same dies and reamers to cut the chamber.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 16 Jan 2018, 4:44 pm

SillyWetTas wrote:Ptg will make you a reamer

http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/25-cal-2 ... eamer.html

The last reamer I brought from them late last year cost me just over Au$430 with no go and go gauges and shipping .

Adi have load data on their site for pistol will make no difference for rifle.

Their people US building rimless version in bolt actions using cut down 223 brass .
Using the same dies and reamers to cut the chamber.


Thanks for that info SillyWetTas. I wasn't sure if it was " allowed " to import a reamer. So, the .256 lives on in the US. Albeit in a modified form. :drinks:
I will check the ADI site out mate, Cheers.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Gwion » 17 Jan 2018, 9:08 am

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4297&start=18

Stoney. Check out the link for my experiences with Pacific Tool & Guage. There is also a recommendation for another reamer manufacturer that you might be better using. PTG charge a HEAP for postage!
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 17 Jan 2018, 5:41 pm

Gwion wrote:https://enoughgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4297&start=18

Stoney. Check out the link for my experiences with Pacific Tool & Guage. There is also a recommendation for another reamer manufacturer that you might be better using. PTG charge a HEAP for postage!


Thank you Gwion. I will check it out.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Tripod » 18 Jan 2018, 8:21 pm

So have you found someone with a reamer yet or do you want to go shares in one? I bought a donor today. (Two actually)
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 19 Jan 2018, 7:59 pm

Tripod wrote:So have you found someone with a reamer yet or do you want to go shares in one? I bought a donor today. (Two actually)


G'day Tripod, I haven't found a reamer yet, I did check JGS the alternative to PTG but they don't list it, but, doesn't mean they won't make it?. There may also be one laying around in Oz somewhere ( you never know ). I am looking at kicking off in about 3 to 6 months so I will keep looking. $$$$'s to be saved for the project unfortunately. But in having said that, if you are still interested in that time I would be happy to go shares in one. I am currently trying to find good after market stocks for the Cadet. Here's some pics I got off the net to wet your appetite :D
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Tripod » 19 Jan 2018, 8:07 pm

Stoney wrote:
Tripod wrote:So have you found someone with a reamer yet or do you want to go shares in one? I bought a donor today. (Two actually)


G'day Tripod, I haven't found a reamer yet, I did check JGS the alternative to PTG but they don't list it, but, doesn't mean they won't make it?. There may also be one laying around in Oz somewhere ( you never know ). I am looking at kicking off in about 3 to 6 months so I will keep looking. $$$$'s to be saved for the project unfortunately. But in having said that, if you are still interested in that time I would be happy to go shares in one. I am currently trying to find good after market stocks for the Cadet. Here's some pics I got off the net to wet your appetite :D


I might be onto a reamer in Aus. For stocks look at Hatchers Rifle stocks or Treebone carving.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 19 Jan 2018, 8:20 pm

Tripod wrote:
Stoney wrote:
Tripod wrote:So have you found someone with a reamer yet or do you want to go shares in one? I bought a donor today. (Two actually)


G'day Tripod, I haven't found a reamer yet, I did check JGS the alternative to PTG but they don't list it, but, doesn't mean they won't make it?. There may also be one laying around in Oz somewhere ( you never know ). I am looking at kicking off in about 3 to 6 months so I will keep looking. $$$$'s to be saved for the project unfortunately. But in having said that, if you are still interested in that time I would be happy to go shares in one. I am currently trying to find good after market stocks for the Cadet. Here's some pics I got off the net to wet your appetite :D


I might be onto a reamer in Aus. For stocks look at Hatchers Rifle stocks or Treebone carving.


Have already contacted Cameron from Hatchers. Cadet stocks are in the planning. Has anyone purchased from Treebone carving that you know of? Let me know if you get onto that reamer mate.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Tripod » 20 Jan 2018, 6:55 am

Have already contacted Cameron from Hatchers. Cadet stocks are in the planning. Has anyone purchased from Treebone carving that you know of? Let me know if you get onto that reamer mate.

He is advertising them and Lee Speed type stocks so he must be close to making them.
Gordon Cussens is another one who does them.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Tripod » 21 Jan 2018, 4:12 pm

Hey Stoney another option would be to do a 22 Remington Jet Improved, I know a Smith who has the reamer and is reasonably priced.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 21 Jan 2018, 7:40 pm

Tripod wrote:Hey Stoney another option would be to do a 22 Remington Jet Improved, I know a Smith who has the reamer and is reasonably priced.


G'day Tripod, yeah I was really wanting a .25 cal round suitable for the Cadet. I don't like how .22's get pushed so easily with the wind. I was keen on .218 Bee and .219 Donaldson Wasp for a while. I understand the limitations of the .256 but I am happy with that. Everything in ballistics is a compromise.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Ric O'Chet » 22 Jan 2018, 8:16 am

Good news. TSE in Brisbane can do the 256.

I also looked at importing a Pacific Tool reamer. US$135 for the basic finish reamer, $35 postage, should be about OZ$230 landed and no US gov export permit hassles.

Now all I need is brass, bullets, dies etc etc.... ;)
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 22 Jan 2018, 4:00 pm

Ric O'Chet wrote:Good news. TSE in Brisbane can do the 256.

I also looked at importing a Pacific Tool reamer. US$135 for the basic finish reamer, $35 postage, should be about OZ$230 landed and no US gov export permit hassles.

Now all I need is brass, bullets, dies etc etc.... ;)


Awesome news Ric O'Chet.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 26 Jan 2018, 10:53 pm

Stoney wrote:
Ric O'Chet wrote:Good news. TSE in Brisbane can do the 256.

I also looked at importing a Pacific Tool reamer. US$135 for the basic finish reamer, $35 postage, should be about OZ$230 landed and no US gov export permit hassles.

Now all I need is brass, bullets, dies etc etc.... ;)


Awesome news Ric O'Chet.


Have you asked TSE if they will chamber ream a barrel?
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Ric O'Chet » 02 Feb 2018, 8:04 am

As far as I know they're doing the whole thing "in house".
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Bill » 19 Aug 2019, 5:13 pm

did this ever get built ??
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by grumpy308 » 20 Aug 2019, 10:30 pm

Hi Stoney. Years ago I had a new Sportco 25-20 Martini barrel laying around and a stack of light 25 cal projectiles. Wanting a bit more performance than a 25-20 the chamber was taken out to 256 win mag and fitted to an action. It was scoped and shot ok with cases necked down from 357's. It never fired many rounds and was one of those do it because you can things just for interests sake as Martini's and parts were plentiful at the time. I seem to recall that the barrel was left hand twist for whatever reason. I still have the barrel if you are interested. Regards Malcolm.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 21 Aug 2019, 4:38 pm

Bill wrote:did this ever get built ??


No, not yet unfortunately Bill. I have a 7x57R No4 build in progress and have also purchased a CZ 550 in 9.3x62 to muck around with.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 21 Aug 2019, 4:46 pm

grumpy308 wrote:Hi Stoney. Years ago I had a new Sportco 25-20 Martini barrel laying around and a stack of light 25 cal projectiles. Wanting a bit more performance than a 25-20 the chamber was taken out to 256 win mag and fitted to an action. It was scoped and shot ok with cases necked down from 357's. It never fired many rounds and was one of those do it because you can things just for interests sake as Martini's and parts were plentiful at the time. I seem to recall that the barrel was left hand twist for whatever reason. I still have the barrel if you are interested. Regards Malcolm.



G'day Malcolm, at this stage unfortunately I have too many projects. Not only the rifles mentioned above but also a Winchester P14 custom to re-barrel.
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by bigrich » 21 Aug 2019, 8:36 pm

you're safes getting awfully small mate :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Stoney » 23 Aug 2019, 6:19 pm

bigrich wrote:you're safes getting awfully small mate :lol: :lol: :lol:


Yes it is mate. I have to put my shoulder to the door to shut it :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Maxjon » 03 Apr 2020, 9:05 pm

Could be a great cast bullet shooter!!
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Re: 256 Win Mag

Post by Shootaholic » 01 Jun 2020, 9:05 am

Hi guys,
I’m almost ready to send a prepped Martini action to Allan Swan for a 300 Blackout barrel fit.
Also keen on a 256 Win Mag , so I’m looking for feed back from anyone who has completed one. Allan has the reamer.
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