Martini enfield options?

[TheDoubleD]

30/40 and standard .303 Brit head space gauges will not work in in original .303 Martini chamber unless they have a reduced rim diameter. The standard .30/40 and .303 Brit dies have a CIP/SAAMI spec diameter rim that won't fit the Martini rim recess.

I have only found one tool maker so far that understands this and that is Pacific Tool and Die. You can order the go gauge from them by asking for the .303 gauge for Martini. Welcome To Pacific Tool and Gauge Inc. -- Reamers, Gauges, Bushings, and more.

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[mauser98nut]

I'm thinking that a chamber casting may help but it will have to be after the holidays.

[TheDoubleD]

Chamber cast will show you how rough the chamber is. Can you post pictures of this bulged brass.

Bulging of brass particularly around the head is not unusual and not always unsafe. It can be something as simple as a cartridge made to minimum standard and and a chamber near maximum standards.

You seem to indicate that the rifle has excessive headspace. It won't be safe to shoot at all, even with reduced load, and even with cast bullets, unless it is fixed.

I would take the rifle to a Gunsmith and have him set the barrel back one turn and rechamber-headspace. Then enjoy your rifle.

[mauser98nut]

Has been a while but found these photos which are very close to the rifle I have.My wood appears darker and the barrel a bit smoother but still very close.Barrel marking are identical. AN140 Martini Enfield Rifle