New member introductions thread ......

[Merciful]

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and hope to learn and share information.

I have a .303 British (Lithgow arms Aust not Enfield) and don't know too much about it even after looking into it on the net as in stamps & such so don't exactly know what model, mk etc. maybe someone may be able to identify it properly if I take some photos of the stamping. It came with some of the original solid cordite? - with berdan primer twin flash hole ex military ammunition. Brokered through a licensed pawn shop and reg'd to my license about 10 years ago. The original ex mil ammo has been fired once as well as modern .303 ammo (boxer primed) and I looked into getting more berdan primers to reload the ex mil stuff which a shop in NZ seems to be able to supply. I can easily make a twin flash hole deprimer (or use hydraulics) however I might just use factory loads for this rifle for a while until I have enough brass (really how much is enough?) to reload boxer style with my Quickload calculations as I am undergoing reloading for other calibers and sciencing the hell out 'em so may not really have the time or inclination.

At the moment I am reloading some 300 Blackout (supers and subs) and 22-250 Rem with adjustments to and from the lands and slight differences in powder charges to see what performs best in these rifles/chambers/barrel lengths.

I use Quickload and take everything into consideration ie: fired case volume for a particular rifle, measure real COAL for a particular projectile in said rifle taking into account age of rifle and rifling/lands erosion, case trim length, bullet seating depth to and from the lands, powder fill capacity and amount of powder burnt looking for most efficiency etc...

So if anybody needs reloading data and can supply the specific chamber data of their rifle (I can help to determine this data if you need) I am more than willing to help.

I have always been a military enthusiast and love history so if anyone has any tips or ideas on any WWII era weapons I am very glad to hear them.

Thank you
M.F.

[Whiteraven]

I have a No 1 Mk V, only missing front barrel band, I know about EFD has repros, but can another be used. Also is the wood the same as a No 1 MK III.

[rnorth2727]

HI. I am looking forward to communicating on this forum. I have a small collection of military firearms, dating back to Springfield Trapdoors.. Couple of '03's, one from pre WW1 and the other WW2, also an Enfield SMLE, couple of Mausers, an M1 Carbine, some others. Just acquired an M1922.

[sbphill49]

Hello to all, I would like to introduce myself to the members of Milsurps.com my name is Steve Phillips. I am here to to broaden my knowledge of the Military Surplus Community. I look forward to learning and communicating with all of you. Thank you so much for allowing me to join the site.
Thank You To All!
Steve

[Reddcarr]

Greetings all,
Apparently I signed up a while ago and skipped this part so here it is. Located in central Ontario and interested in any and all Milsurp. Like many here I have a severe addiction to the smell of cosmoline and gunpowder.
Thanks for looking

[Captjack]

Hi Everyone
I found this forum looking for a Martini Henry Action or a rifle that needs a lot of help. I have a custom built 12/15 Martini in 7/30 Waters and a unrestored 22 cal Martini cadet.
I like building collecting and shooting. Glad to be here and learning about the Martini rifles and hope one day to find a Martini Henery.

[rcmckitt]

I decided to join so I can learn more from more people.

[HDSledge]

Hello everyone. Recently acquired an M1A1 Paratrooper and am looking forward to input from the members here. Will post pics later today.

Stay alert and safe out there.

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[cain]

Hello all from a newbie,
more of a reader than a writer, always ready to learn from people with knowledge and experience. sheetmetal worker by trade but have a wealth of engineering experience, ready to share my knowledge with anyone. Current firearms are mk1 3# 303, 1917. Martini Enfield 303 approx 1900-1910 trade rifle. 7.62 Ishapore 2a 1968, Issac Hollis martini 500/450 no2 musket around 1890, .380cf martini rook rifle 1911, (got a thing for martinis) Ardessa hawken .451, (modern), 577 Snider mk3, .75 Brown Bess repro, Rodgers and spencer .44, and a Colt .36 revolvers, both repro. Oh did i mention my 577/450 mk4 martini.
Also a member of British military Forum, another wealth of knowledge to be had there. Hope i can contribute as much as i have learned.
Safe Shooting All

[FriendshipUSA]

Hi everyone, New to the forum. Look forward interacting w/everyone. Just purchased a MEP-802a generator and seek some knowledge based experience to get it started.

Cheers,

Phil