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This old thread has now answered my question about my old German scope, with tapered dovetails for a Sako. Well done chaps! HB

I have been looking for an older German 'scope to fit on to my older German .22 rifle with 11mm grooved receiver, so I bought one from a friend. On closer inspection at home I find that I have a Hensoldt of Wetzlar 4 x 32 Diasta, 26mm diameter steel tube, made in Germany (not West Germany). It...

Ideally they would need to be at least 70 grains or even up to 80 grains. HB

I expect you know that the .250-3000 ones are like hen's teeth to find.... HB

A worthy project. I have had a takedown in .22 High Power made in the 1930s, and still have my scoped 1950s .300 Savage. Both are very accurate and fun to reload for. I have read that the steel used in the earliest ones was not as strong as the later ones. Some have octagonal barrels (nice)...

So THAT is why my reference books do not list it. As it says at the end, a niche cartridge. Drillings are rare in Britain. Good luck with the project. HB

... except that it will be too long to fit in any Martini-actioned Rook rifle... I shall have to look up the 6 x 70R. Almost all the true Rook rifle calibres were sub-sonic, if one was a purist or pedant. HB

Hi Jim, Bear in mind that the actions and iron used in making Victorian rook rifles will not be suitable for modern high pressure cartridges. One good choice is the Winchester 32-20 round, with a 115 grain lead bullet at 1200 fps velocity. Modest pressure but three times the energy of a .22lr...

Oops - That is a B-52. Very noisy with eight engines. HB

Why not contact the Lee Enfield Rifle Association at Bisley? They could buy all your ammo and then spread it around their membership. Many L-E's have been converted to 7.62. HB

Percussion, designed in France and made in China. New Forest Clothing sell it. HB

I would hang on to it - it doesn't need feeding. HB

Looks like it has been converted properly, probably in the 1920s. They are VERY light to swing as a shotgun, or it could be sleeved back to a rifle calibre. Looks like the rear sight has been removed and the dovetail filled. Could be a good project - .32-20? HB

It's worked well so far... HB

A pal has just bought a nice AyA No. 1, ten years old but mint, for £6,800. Just for reference! HB