Thread: How did your last build start

Basically yes

thanks mate would not have been able to awnser that have only seen photos of the Vickers

I thought the vickers were a one piece barrel and action thing.
Not quite the same as the bsa

^^ correct. The Vickers is most easily recognized by its one piece stock. I've had a Vickers since I was 18 and it's still right up there with my most accurate 22s . . .

Ive seen those martinis made into centerfires. Were they ever built as them. After reading the 22 grendel thread my mind is pondering something or not a suitable action for one?

Originally Posted by blip

Ive seen those martinis made into centerfires. Were they ever built as them. After reading the 22 grendel thread my mind is pondering something or not a suitable action for one?

Yes.
The martini cadet was made in .310 centrefire. Heaps converted to 222 rimmed in Australia


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The Cadets are a wonderful wee action, and very strong. However the have a very small barrel shank (about 0.75" if I recall correctly) and this is a severe limitation on what it's sensible to chamber them in. Many years ago Geoff Slee (a maker of superb stocks in Aussie) showed me two Cadet hornets he'd made for his sons, and both were giving issues due to the use of hot loads.

So it can be done, frequently is, but be aware of the potential downsides!

I've got a Vickers Martini barreled action someone can have for cheap if anyone wants a project.

Originally Posted by gimp

I've got a Vickers Martini barreled action someone can have for cheap if anyone wants a project.

Argggggghhh nooooo see this is how it starts

Originally Posted by techno retard

I'm selling off some old BSA Martini action smallbore club rifles if anyone is wanting a starter for a project.

@techno retard, I’d very much like to see a photo of those and you’re welcome to PM me some details. Thank you.

I needed something to tinker with and at the same time succumbed to some bad influences on here....