Original Martini-Henry Mk IV Bullet Diameter
Can anyone tell me what the original (military) bullet diameter for the Mk IV Martini-Henry was before and after paper patching?Viking78
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Viking,The Martini Henry round started in 1871 as a rolled brass cartridge with a .452", 480 grain bullet, paper patched up to between .465" to .468" in diameter. In 1885, along came the round used...
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So what happens if you shoot the later ammo (.470-.473) in an earlier rifle (.465 groove) or a sporter (.463). Or, more to the point if I have all three types of rifles, can I use one size, e.g. .470,...
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Jake,Nothin'... it will push 'em through just fine...long as your using paper... As for lead... well, it's best to stay right around groove diameter... for a couple of the reasons you mentioned...
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Coyot, I found this web page about a year ago when searching the internet for paper patched bullets. It is the best write-up of PP I have found and prepared me to patching 45/70 lead bullets for my...
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Doug Henry,I do not see the link or URL for the web site on paper patching. Would you resend it please.Jake
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Doug,You are talking about Brett's site right...? He is a paper patchin' wizard!!!"The attacker must vanquish, the defender, has but to prevail." --Coyot
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Oops I understand, now.Thanks Coyote'.Jake
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updated"The attacker must vanquish, the defender, has but to prevail." --Coyot
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