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.
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.
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!
bigrich wrote:hey stoney, you martini tragic. 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
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.
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!
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)
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. $$$$'s to be saved for the project unfortunately. But in having said that, if you are still interested in that time I would be happy to go shares in one. I am currently trying to find good after market stocks for the Cadet. Here's some pics I got off the net to wet your appetite
Tripod wrote:Stoney wrote:Tripod wrote:So have you found someone with a reamer yet or do you want to go shares in one? I bought a donor today. (Two actually)
G'day Tripod, I haven't found a reamer yet, I did check JGS the alternative to PTG but they don't list it, but, doesn't mean they won't make it?. There may also be one laying around in Oz somewhere ( you never know ). I am looking at kicking off in about 3 to 6 months so I will keep looking. $$$$'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
I might be onto a reamer in Aus. For stocks look at Hatchers Rifle stocks or Treebone carving.
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.
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....
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.
Bill wrote:did this ever get built ??
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.
bigrich wrote:you're safes getting awfully small mate