Traded for a really nice Martini Cadet that was rechambered to 32 winchester special. Is it safe to fire factory ammo in these? Is there anyone here that has one, that they reload for? I am new to this board so please forgive me if this is a dumb question. :crossfingers:
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Glad to hear it is safe to shoot. Was thinking of some 120-130gr Paper Patched bullets at around 1600 FPS. Maybe try the Lee 174 gr 8mm bullet as well.
How does yours shoot with the sights, high or low with factory loads?
I have two of these rifles. Recoil is stout. It does however, make for a very light,accurate brush deer rifle. The action is very strong. I have never seen nor heard of one failing. The .32 WSPL was a common conversion in the 60's
This little rifle is sounding better all the time. Would you have any starting loads?
One still has the original .310 adjustable sight. It shoots just a little high at 50 yards but shoots to the point of aim at 150 yards. The marks on the sight are very close if you use a 150 grain bullet. A 125 grain bullet really zips out of this little rifle.
The other barrel has Lyman sight and a very tall front sight. It still shoots high and a 6 o'clock hold is needed.
Years ago I tried the Remington 'Accelerator" sabot 22 bullet and had good accuracy at 100 yards. 3,400 fps was reachable.
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