"Gahendra" Martini

[Patrick Chadwick]

This particular one has already fired a round packed with 110 grain. The previous owner apparently was curious. I think maybe one day I'll reload a few rounds, I got a bit of brass with it. Probably won't load it so hot though.

That is unnecessarily hot, IMOH practically a proof load. About 85gn of Swiss No. 3 or 4 (1-1/2 Fg* or Ffg) is more than enough for the rifle and your shoulder. The trouble with loading less is the huge case volume.

*I'm not sure about the F-g ratings. The powder sold here is marked No. 1...4.

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The best (the only?) source of info on the Gahendra Martinis can is here:

http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.c...m#.Unh8wKxwaAI

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[Mikesm44]

That is unnecessarily hot, IMOH practically a proof load. About 85gn of Swiss No. 3 or 4 (1-1/2 Fg* or Ffg) is more than enough for the rifle and your shoulder. The trouble with loading less is the huge case volume.

*I'm not sure about the F-g ratings. The powder sold here is marked No. 1...4.

---------- Post added at 06:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:04 AM ----------

The best (the only?) source of info on the Gahendra Martinis can is here:

http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.c...m#.Unh8wKxwaAI

Thanks Patrick. I had found that that site as well, and actually have joined and posted already. I don't reload so I don't know, but in either case I do not fully trust someone else's "proofing" of this rifle. One day in the future I will give her a try. Probably just one or two rounds to say that I have shot it.