New here and I figured the best first post in this forum would be one with range pics.

Got to shoot a couple of my most recent acquisitions today.

Never had fired my M-1 Garand and I can now see why it was called the greatest battle implement ever designed:D

Also fired my CMP purchased Springfield 1903 though it is bit awkward working the bolt as I shoot left handed:laughing:

But the best had to be the Martini Henry that was converted to .303 British. I was surprised that we were able to ring the metal plate at 300 yards despite the less than desirable sights, very cool.

And a couple of pics (not me my buddy I was the only one shooting the camera).

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/bradpace/DSCF0519.jpg


http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/bradpace/DSCF0518.jpg

Very nice! I got to shoot my Garand for the first time recently, and it was a great experience. Don't forget to stock up on cheap Greek 30-06 from the CMP while you can. It comes loaded on en-bloc clips too, so it's a piece of cake to shoot it. There is just something about that *ping* and the clip flying out that is cool.

Where did you get your Martini Henry from? Who converted it?

Gotta love a Garand though, I need to go shoot mine again, its been too long. Is the Greek ammo corrosive?

There is just something about that *ping* and the clip flying out that is cool.

I fully agree:smokin:

Where did you get your Martini Henry from? Who converted it?

I got it from a co worker of my fathers I will ask him where he got it the next time I see him.

As to to who converted, the British Government did. A few of the old 577-450 Martinis were converted around the turn of the century to the "modern" .303 cartridge and were issued to reserve and rear echelon units as I understand it.

For example mine was converted in the year 1900 as indicated on the side of the action. (sorry about the shitty pic I'm no photographer)

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc271/bradpace/DSCF0528.jpg

Is the Greek ammo corrosive?

Nope

As to to who converted, the British Government did. A few of the old 577-450 Martinis were converted around the turn of the century to the "modern" .303 cartridge and were issued to reserve and rear echelon units as I understand it.

Thanks for the info.. I was looking at some a while back but they were all still .577-450, I forget the name of the company that was selling them.

It was IMA.. heres the link for anyone interested.

http://www.ima-usa.com/index.php/cPath/29_61

With ammo at $104 per 20 rounds I think I would have to start loading my own.