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  1. If you can see your way to build your own ammo,...

    If you can see your way to build your own ammo, the 10.4x47r is the better if the two. The 6.5 conversions are considered marginal for shooting with factory ie military ammo.
  2. Good job! Looks pretty good! Good luck on making...

    Good job! Looks pretty good! Good luck on making ammo! I’m in the process of moving . Won’t have any stuff for reloading available for a couple months. I look forward to your shooting progress!
  3. They are a fun rifle! Good history all the way...

    They are a fun rifle! Good history all the way from 187o to WWII!! And beyond in Ethiopia!!
  4. Yes, I assumed the bayonet I have was for the...

    Yes, I assumed the bayonet I have was for the conversion to 6.5 /70/87/15. But, it was in good shape and fit perfectly! Likely these were used on these rifles as well. I wish I could pull the...
  5. I got the cases from...

    I got the cases from https://www.ammunitionartifacts.com/. But I don’t see them listed currently. The formed cases bore no real resemblance to the fire formed cases after the first loading!!
    If...
  6. It looks pretty good! I bought one of the full...

    It looks pretty good! I bought one of the full length rifles from RTI. After the extensive cleaning of filth, other than No metal finish above wood, the rifle is in very good condition!! Mine is...
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    Many years ago, when these carbines were wry...

    Many years ago, when these carbines were wry cheap, a lot of people bought them not knowing that the gain twist forward end of the barrel was cut off to make the carbine. The long 160 gr bullets...
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    Thanks the info. I am working on getting my...

    Thanks the info. I am working on getting my 1870/87 Vetterli shooting. I posted it and photos yesterday. I order a Lee die for 330 gr. .430 bullet the i plan to alter for a heeled bullet. I bought...
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    Vintage Italian Ordinance!

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    I’m excited to get cartridges built for my recent RTI 1870/87. The 10.4x47 cartridge seems pretty straight forward...
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    Vitali M1870/87

    I’m excited to get cartridges built for my recent RTI 1870/87. The 10.4x47 cartridge seems pretty straight forward except for the heeled bullet. Mine is a Torino built in 1888. It has the updated...
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    Sticky: New Martini Henry collector and shooter onboard

    I am happy to join the site and have found it very entertaining and informative.
    I have been collecting Martini's of variety for a few yeats and love to shoot them.
    My collection includes a Sporter...
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