Here is information on my Martini Cadet.
It is a W.W. Greener. Barrel is Shilen, 21½”, 0.750” at the muzzle. The barrel over the chamber is a straight cylinder about 3” long to facilitate scope mtg. Chamber was cut with a 223 Ackley reamer, but with a neck length of 0.230”. Firing pin is bushed. Barrel, scope mount and blueing was done by Laux Gun Service in Ft. Loramie, Ohio.
I did the stock work. Stock is an old Fajen blank that I had for a Krag. Butt plate is from a Browning shotgun. Grip cap is from a Ruger 77/22. Fore end tip is Cocobolo.
I endorse your comments on the PG lever. Mine ain't pretty, but haven't gotten any critical comments yet.
Scope is an inexpensive BSA 4-16 in Weaver extra high rings. Total weight of the whope package is 7.0#.
Chambering is for a cartridge I’ll call the 224 R-C Maxi Ackley Improved as inspired by J.D.Steele. (Thanks Joe)
I have slightly changed the design by using the 40 degree shoulder of the 223 Ackley and lengthening the neck to .230" The chamber was cut with a 223 Ackley Reamer. Trimmed case length is 1.610”. Case capacity is 29.3 gr of water to the bottom of the neck; which is about a 8½% increase over the std 222 Rem case.
Cases were annealed then neck sized; first in a 7.62 Tokarov die and then with a 256 Winchester. First attempts to size with a shortened 223 Ackley die were not successful. Experimenting with a home made neck sizing die with a 23° taper showed improvement. A second hand 222 Rem sizing die solved the problem.
As weather and work allow, I will be working on load development and will post the results. Preliminary accuracy and velocity results over the chrony are very encouraging.
If I can't figure out how to attach pictures, I will email to Joe and ask him to do so.
