Converting a 310 Cadet?

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Converting a 310 Cadet?

Post by andym79 » 10 Sep 2014, 6:55 pm

Hi just wondering what cartridges could you convert a BSA Martini 310 Cadet to.

Obviously a new barrel or liner would be required to change calibre.

My main question relates to what size of rim/rims would be compatible? I know .408 rims are e.g. BEE, 25-20 and 32-20. Are an other rim sizes compatible.

I assume cartridge length is not crucial as being a single shot no magazine exists!
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Re: Converting a 310 Cadet?

Post by Mick375hh » 11 Sep 2014, 9:02 pm

I have one my grandfather built for me in the 80s in 222 rimmed and I am thinking about building one in 357 mag for my son . The martini action is a great safe way to learn to shoot.
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Re: Converting a 310 Cadet?

Post by Korkt » 12 Sep 2014, 1:16 pm

I cant remember where I saw these sorry, somewhere on the net.

Some .22 nut in the states converted a bunch to the .22 cartridges.

22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .222 Rimmed.. So there is those.
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Re: Converting a 310 Cadet?

Post by Usurper » 12 Sep 2014, 1:22 pm

Try Allan Swan Gunsmithing here in QLD.

He does conversions and could tell you exactly, costs included.

His website: http://www.allanswangunsmithing.com/
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