Cadet Martini

El Paso Joe · August 1, 2006, 09:38 PM

I have a Cadet Martini in 32-20 and I am going to reload for it. I have been reloading for years... but this is a special one. The Martini, in .310, is in reality a .32 - the .310 is the heel of the bullet. I have the RCBS molds for the Martini bullet. I plan to cast the bullets fairly hard - either a 50 - 50 lead linotype hardball or a Lyman #2. I have heard (boy, is that the start of a dangerous statement) that there is no need to resize - just lube the bullets and thumb them into the case.
Has anyone else reloaded for a Martini in 32-20?

Joe

armedandsafe · August 2, 2006, 12:01 AM

I reload for my Cadet-Martini 32-20. I found that the chamber is enough larger than my S&W 32-20 that I can't get the brass sized back down for the pistol. I've always used commercial bullets, so I can't help you much on the casting. I really like the 85 grain HP at 1400fps. Great SpruceHen round.

Pops

August 1, 2006, 09:38 PM	#1
El Paso Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2006 Location: Sanly Bowitts Posts: 276	Cadet Martini I have a Cadet Martini in 32-20 and I am going to reload for it. I have been reloading for years... but this is a special one. The Martini, in .310, is in reality a .32 - the .310 is the heel of the bullet. I have the RCBS molds for the Martini bullet. I plan to cast the bullets fairly hard - either a 50 - 50 lead linotype hardball or a Lyman #2. I have heard (boy, is that the start of a dangerous statement) that there is no need to resize - just lube the bullets and thumb them into the case. Has anyone else reloaded for a Martini in 32-20? Joe

August 2, 2006, 12:01 AM	#2
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 995	I reload for my Cadet-Martini 32-20. I found that the chamber is enough larger than my S&W 32-20 that I can't get the brass sized back down for the pistol. I've always used commercial bullets, so I can't help you much on the casting. I really like the 85 grain HP at 1400fps. Great SpruceHen round. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."