I've fired it now and am much more impressed than I would have imagined. This is one fine rifle. The action is simple, yet smooth and easy to use. The accuracy speaks for itself in the attached image. 
1
BSA Martini 12/15
Started by neolithic1, Mar 17 2009 11:01 AM
5 replies to this topic
#1
neolithic1
-
- Members
-
- 7 posts
Tinhorn
- Anti Spam Check:739
Posted 17 March 2009 - 11:01 AM
While admiring the big bore Martini's and their falling block action I found that BSA made target rifles that used a similar action. After a short search I found one and brought it home with me. I've fired it now and am much more impressed than I would have imagined. This is one fine rifle. The action is simple, yet smooth and easy to use. The accuracy speaks for itself in the attached image.
I've fired it now and am much more impressed than I would have imagined. This is one fine rifle. The action is simple, yet smooth and easy to use. The accuracy speaks for itself in the attached image.
#2
Pdwight
-
- Root Admin
-
- 7,229 posts
Administrator
- Gender:Male
- Location:North Alabama
- Interests:CMP Rimfire Sporter, Karate, Iaido, Aircraft and most anything that reflects skill and talent.
Posted 17 March 2009 - 04:35 PM
I have that same gun , it is a very fine rifle.
Dwight
Dwight
A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove. But the world may be different, because I was important in the life of a child.
for Zach, Everett, and Lilly
for Zach, Everett, and Lilly
#3
canadian soldier
-
- Members
-
- 35 posts
Sharp Shooter
- Interests:ww2 service rifle shooting<br />rimfire shooting<br />hunting<br />fishing<br />reloading<br />photography <br />drinking beer<br />
- Anti Spam Check:739
Posted 17 March 2009 - 08:11 PM
i am looking for one myself
#4
stiffsteve
-
- Members
-
- 47 posts
Sharp Shooter
- Location:UK
- Interests:shooting, knife making, stick making, enjoying retirement !
- Anti Spam Check:739
Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:15 AM
When I first started 22RF target shooting in the 1960's, it was BSA 12/15's that we used at our club. I have always liked then, and have seen some excellent sporterized versions here in the UK.
There is some good information here http://www.rifleman.org.uk/button_home.swf
It is not difficult to find nice examples here in the UK for about
#5
NuJudge
-
- Members
-
- 48 posts
Sharp Shooter
- Gender:Male
- Location:SE Michigan
- Anti Spam Check:739
Posted 10 September 2009 - 04:44 PM
A few years ago I went wild buying CMP .22 match rifles, buying one of most everything they were selling. I shoot a BSA 12/15 better than the Winchester 52D, better than a H&R M12, and better than the Mossbergs. It shoots most any ammo well. I find it very friendly and forgiving, and with the loose sling I use the handguard being attached to the barrel does not seem to hurt me.
#6
Slowshot
-
- Members
-
- 118 posts
Distinguished Shooter
- Gender:Male
- Location:Kingston, WA
- Interests:Target and Varmint Shooting, Motorcycles, Steel Guitar
Posted 02 January 2010 - 11:27 PM
neolithic1, on 17 March 2009 - 11:01 AM, said:
While admiring the big bore Martini's and their falling block action I found that BSA made target rifles that used a similar action. After a short search I found one and brought it home with me. <img src="http://rimfireshooti...#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" 
" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> I've fired it now and am much more impressed than I would have imagined. This is one fine rifle. The action is simple, yet smooth and easy to use. The accuracy speaks for itself in the attached image. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tumbs.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" 
" border="0" alt="tumbs.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tumbs.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" " border="0" alt="tumbs.gif" />
<img src="http://i74.photobuck...1/DSCN9691.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />
" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> I've fired it now and am much more impressed than I would have imagined. This is one fine rifle. The action is simple, yet smooth and easy to use. The accuracy speaks for itself in the attached image. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tumbs.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" " border="0" alt="tumbs.gif" /> <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tumbs.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" " border="0" alt="tumbs.gif" /> <img src="http://i74.photobuck...1/DSCN9691.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />
If you are interested, I have started a "Show us your Martini" thread. I would like to see more pictures of your rifle and any history you might have on it.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
