martini henry 577/450 breach inserts

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martini henry 577/450 breach inserts

#1 Post by 3bravo »

I have just purchased and am awaiting its arrival, a machined brass insert to convert to to .45lc black powder loads from my MH. Some years ago a shooter at Mattersey was successfully using such an insert, anyone else got any experience or advice please?
Thanks in advance Dave.
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#2 Post by legs748 »

I know not of which you speak but still look forward to meeting you and your martinis again soon!
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#3 Post by rufrdr »

There is quite a difference in bore diameter between the .45 Colt round and the MH rifle. Don't expect great accuracy.
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#4 Post by ovenpaa »

Lothar Walther do a range of reducing inserts however I have never tried them, closest I have used is a 12 to .410
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I realise accuracy will not be great with the .45 insert it's just for a bit of plinking at 50yds. I'm ok for standard mh rounds for genuine target and competition.
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#6 Post by sniper3 »

Any luck shooting with your .45 inserts in your 577/450, what was the accuracy like?
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