The Boys Anti tank rifle came out this weekend unfortunately the range is only limited to .22 so had to use the SMLE attachment...
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The Boys Anti tank rifle came out this weekend unfortunately the range is only limited to .22 so had to use the SMLE attachment...
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Nice. Still the guys wouldn't see that too often. I'd probably make a sub cal cartridge that took a .50 basic brass cartridge and cast big 500 gr bullets for it...chamber ream would cost you but I think it would be worth it.
Being a engineer & RFD I made up a replica of the .55" *** .22" CONVEYOR using an old Martini International barrel which was fun for a while.
Not sure why the asterix blocked out the name of the conveyor, probably looks like a rude word
Slightly off center bore I should think? That way the firing pin locates it? I'd make up a steel cartridge...several if feasible, and then get sweating... Still it sounds like quite a job to make a full size cartridge with a small lathe, no CNC machines on hand.
Have a look at my pals website, it shows the adaptor which uses a firing plug so no issue with being off centre for the rim fire,
http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_B...Tank_Rifle.htm
Hopefully going to take it to Kynoch range to give it a test with some .55 practise ammo a RFD friend of mine acquired
According to the pre war Inf Trg pamphlets, they could be fired on suitable 25m ranges!
Yes, That's the original. Nice catch. I have seen one of those around here too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon P
I guess one could also make an adaptor for .500 S&W ammo. That would give you a cartridge that's almost unmanageable in a revolver but would shoot like rimfire in this gun...
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Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I never even considered that, sounds like a project for when I get a bit of free time, need to get the CIP standard and a chamber reamer ground up.......:thup:
Love to see the progress on that one. You can get dies for it too. Keep us in mind Simon...