jackssmirkingrevenge wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:21 pm The firing mechanism worked perfectly and it didn't explode, but the rifling is so worn that it was keyholing like crazy, the bullets weren't stabilizing at all. I'll probably re-barrel it at some point.

I mean that's not too bad then! Surprised it worked that well, considering how old it is!

I have an ancient Martini-Enfield that I haven't had the opportunity to shoot yet...

https://i.imgur.com/P19Aqqth.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7zcr7Jb.gifv
Did you use handloaded ammo? I think last time I've seen factory .303 British is pre-Covid at the local hunting store https://gritroutdoors ...

Mixing number: 150
Projectile diameter: 12mm
Projectile mass: 7g
Tube length: 100cm
Combustion chamber volume: 20cc
Target: 10mm a3 steel plate.
This is a picture of a 12mm steel ball impacting a 10mm steel plate. The bullet is embedded in the steel plate and cannot be removed. There is a ...

Mixing number: 150
Projectile diameter: 12mm
Projectile mass: 7g
Tube length: 100cm
Combustion chamber volume: 20cc
Target: 10mm a3 steel plate.
This is a picture of a 12mm steel ball impacting a 10mm steel plate. The bullet is embedded in the steel plate and cannot be removed. There is a bulge on ...