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by martysport
Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:08 am
Forum: Milsurp After Hours
Topic: My small collection so far (warning!!! lots of pics)
Replies: 3
Views: 4851

Re: My small collection so far (warning!!! lots of pics)

Looks good! I can tell you like optics. I would move the BP scope (24X) to a 22 rifle. To me, some mounts look too high, makes cheek weld difficult. Still a nice collection. Show us targets next! Maybe the camera angle? Targets :D I must confess I have yet to shoot the BP rifle :oops: but heres a t...
by martysport
Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Milsurp After Hours
Topic: My small collection so far (warning!!! lots of pics)
Replies: 3
Views: 4851

My small collection so far (warning!!! lots of pics)

My Ardesa 209 Tracker .50cal muzzle loader fitted with weaver style mounts, Acushot rings and a Tasco 6-24x50AO mildot scope. http://martysport.free.fr/guns/1.JPG http://martysport.free.fr/guns/2.JPG http://martysport.free.fr/guns/3.JPG http://martysport.free.fr/guns/4.JPG http://martysport.free.fr/...
by martysport
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: Mauser
Topic: 8x60mm Mauser
Replies: 2
Views: 4382

Re: 8x60mm Mauser

I don't think so, but then again who knows :D
At the momment I'm into black powder but when that wears off I might get bit by the bug again :cool:
by martysport
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Mauser
Topic: 8x60mm Mauser
Replies: 2
Views: 4382

8x60mm Mauser

A few years ago I had a WW2 (1942) Mauser, however I had to sell becasue I badly needed the money at the time :( Becasue I'm in France I had to use 8x60mm cartridges which are silly prices!!!!!! So I made my own :cool: I hope the link helps or at least is intertest someone. http://martysport.free.fr...
by martysport
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Black Powder Firearms
Topic: POWDER SOURCES DRY UP!
Replies: 7
Views: 7340

Re: POWDER SOURCES DRY UP!

I wanted to buy some Black Powder while in Bordeaux yesterday visiting the main gun shop there. I asked for a tub of PNF2 and was told, without any sort of apology, that they no longer stocked any powder, Black or Smokeless :shock: Where was that? Beckchasse? Their prices are very good but I notice...
by martysport
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: Welcome and Announcements
Topic: New guy
Replies: 11
Views: 17741

Re: New guy

Welcome on board Marty, what nationality are you mate? I shoot Black Powder with a Pietta Remy 1858 and an Ardesa Evolution, casting for both as well as my Enfield No.4 MkI. Hope you enjoy the forum. English :cool: but living in France (every heard of the F1 track Magny-Cours? I'm not too far from ...
by martysport
Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: Welcome and Announcements
Topic: New guy
Replies: 11
Views: 17741

New guy

Hi all :D I'm new here (but not new to firearms) I've always been into guns since I was a kid :oops: I currently own: Marlin 25N .22LR CZ452 .22WMR Gamo CFX (23 joule) .177 (4.5mm) Ardesa Tracker 209 .50 cal stoeger x5 (9.6 joule ) .177 (4.5mm) Pietta Remington 1858 .44 (cylinders reamed out to 11.5...
by martysport
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: Black Powder Firearms
Topic: POWDER SOURCES DRY UP!
Replies: 7
Views: 7340

Re: POWDER SOURCES DRY UP!

I wanted to buy some Black Powder while in Bordeaux yesterday visiting the main gun shop there. I asked for a tub of PNF2 and was told, without any sort of apology, that they no longer stocked any powder, Black or Smokeless :shock: Where was that? Beckchasse? Their prices are very good but I notice...