BSA Martini International MK II

[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

[Rover]

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

[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!

[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.

[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.

[rapidfireXring]

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

[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

[rapidfireXring]

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?

[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

[JasonRain]

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

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[buffalowinter]

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.

[BR1942]

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?.

Thanks

[buffalowinter]

In the UK, try here
http://www.thedevizesgunsmith.co.uk/
http://www.gunstar.co.uk/

[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?

[BR1942]

Thank you very much to both.
I hope I get lucky these links.
Kindest Regards

[BR1942]

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.

[Tim S]

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!

[rapidfireXring]

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

[BR1942]

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.

Thanks

[BR1942]

The promised pics:







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