BSA Martini International MK II

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C. Perkins
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Post by C. Perkins »

First time prone using a sling today.

Well it was pretty interesting, learned a few things and had fun.

We did not shoot a full 1600, just 1000 cause everyone was out shooting the high power championships, so it was just two of us shooting smallbore.

50yd target = 184-4x
100yd target = 187-2x
100yd target = 187-4x
50m target = 172-2x (3rd bull = 50-2x :) it ain't the rifle
50m target = 171-0x

I started with the largest Slimline insert(4.2) and worked down a couple to the (3.8).
Will start there at the next shoot.

Need to work on sling length and comfortable position(repeatability).
Need some good elbow padding cause I do not have a coat.(elbows are raw).

The rail I attached is rock solid, was hoping it would not come apart on me.

All sorts of things to work on, but I feel it is going to be a good discipline to get into.

Clarence
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Post by Rover »

If you require discipline, I'll give you Elvira's phone number, you naughty boy.
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Post by caveman »

Clarence,
Good to see things working out for you and having fun.

Rover,
Please put that information on the board. I think quite a few of us could use some discipline!
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Post by jim hinkle »

I went to the old Silver Dollar Match in Florida in the late 60's and my rifle had a problem. Al Freeland was there and he was big in BSA's and lent me one of his to shoot the match. I had never fired one before, but it was a dream to shoot and I won the match. Of course Al had done some fine tuning of it and it really shot. You ought to have a good time with your BSA if you round up all the things you need.
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Post by C. Perkins »

To all that have replied;
Thanks.

Recently received my Freeland canvas shooting coat, need to break it in and I am sure with the padding, my elbows will get a needed break.

The next few months will be interesting as I get settled in.

I now have everything needed to shoot, now it is up to me.

Clarence.
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BSA Sight

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There is an excellent set of clear plastic (perspex) apertures that are specifically molded for the front Parker Hale PH1 sight. They work far better than the older metallic apertures. BT
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Post by C. Perkins »

BT;

Actually I purchased the last set that Ray McDougall (Slimline) had left for a PH1 sight.

Experimenting right now on aperature size when I have a chance to shoot.
Have the metal ones for backup just in case.

Thanks;

Clarence
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Post by rapidfireXring »

C. Perkins wrote:BT;

Actually I purchased the last set that Ray McDougall (Slimline) had left for a PH1 sight.

Experimenting right now on aperature size when I have a chance to shoot.
Have the metal ones for backup just in case.

Thanks;

Clarence
What a sad note, those were a great addition (and the brand I was referring) as i got them from Canada as I recall for $18.00 plus shipping. Do you know why they stopped making them?
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Post by C. Perkins »

Rapid;

Do not have a clue why he quit making them.
I was just happy to get a full set for a PH1.

Clarence
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Post by JasonRain »

As for idiosyncracies, the most obvious is the ejection. The Internationals had a spring ejector that is extremely vigorous.

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GX-1 BSA

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Saw the earlier photo's of the BSA free rifles and it inspired me to build this Walther GX-1 stocked MKII international. Unlike those in the earlier posts...which the owner stated had only mediocre accuracy...this one is very accurate. The action is held in the stock by four "bedding" screws in the side of the action. It is fully glass bedded, to include the first six inches of the barrel. The rest of the barrel free floats. In essence, the action is bedded off the sides of the receiver. Accuracy is as good or better than the original two piece stock...and arguably stacks up to any modern factory Anschutz or Walther. Not bad for a factory barrel from 1967. I modified the grip rather than change the loading lever. A one piece 11mm rail was attached to mount any Anschutz or comparable sight.

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Post by BR1942 »

Cumbrian wrote:Our club has several BSAs in active use. Our secretary - vastly experienced and now in his later 70s - shot a 99 in practice with his not long ago, ........
I live in Spain and shooting ISSF prone with Anschütz 2013.
I like BSA Martini International guns and I´m looking for one.
I find no one in my country and suppose that in the UK, where they have made​​, there must be some for sale.
Can you tell me some direction where to look?.

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Post by Tim S »

Also www.classicguncompany.co.uk

Jim Hallam specialises in older rifles, and has been exporting rifles for many years, so he may be able to advise on your import requirements.

Out of interest, which model would you want?
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Post by BR1942 »

Thank you very much to both.
I hope I get lucky these links.
Kindest Regards
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Post by BR1942 »

Tim S wrote:Also www.classicguncompany.co.uk

Jim Hallam specialises in older rifles, and has been exporting rifles for many years, so he may be able to advise on your import requirements.

Out of interest, which model would you want?
I' m looking for a MK II model or MK III.
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Post by Tim S »

BR1942 wrote: I' m looking for a MK II model or MK III.
The Mk III has a free-floating barrel so it should be more forgiving than the Mk II, although reportedly the Mk III fore-end is susceptible to damage (it's aluminium and there are concerns that it can be crushed if the clamping bolts are over tightened).

Both are well made rifles, very heavy and strong-looking, but heavy!
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Post by rapidfireXring »

A lot of action on this thread, perhaps you can see why people 'rediscover' the Martini.



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BR1942
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Re: BSA Martini International MK II

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At the end I got my MK V in ¡¡¡Switzerland!!! last october.
Now I will go to pick up it and come back home.
Then I will post some pics.

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Re: BSA Martini International MK II

Post by BR1942 »

The promised pics:

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The gun is yet in Switzerland, I´ll shoot next april.
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