The definitive .442 Rook Topic
Hello all,In my quest to add to the list of obscure calibers that we know and love here, I'm starting the topic for the .442 Rook cartridge. My brother just bought a .442 Rook Snider that I'm getting...
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".....more than a just a 'rook' rifle" Indeed, many of these larger caliber Rook & Rabbit-type rifles were sold in Australia as Kangaroo Rifles, & seems that is where most of them are found.
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Hello, folks, I have a baby Snider and a .577 Snider as well plus a 577/450 Enfield Martini that I am looking to sell. The 442 was in the one family until I obtained it. Same with the 577 Snider. I...
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I had uploaded photos but they have gone an album somewhere?
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Bullroarer, welcome to the forum. Your photos have gone to your profile album, & can be viewed by clicking on your User Name above your picture. I read your profile information & it sounds...
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Hi Pommy B, I just need to get an export permit B709. I will have a chat to my mob here about it. I will be sending a rare paintball gun to the US soon as well. I have shot this little bugger with...
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Certainly is a graceful looking rifle, but I think the damage to the stock around the lockplate is a bit beyond my capacity to get looking right, so had better leave it to someone with more...
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Mate, I have no idea whatsoever on value or postage... where the hell do find out what the beggar is worth???
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bullroarer wrote: Hi Pommy B, I just need to get an export permit B709. I will have a chat to my mob here about it. I will be sending a rare paintball gun to the US soon as well. I have shot this...
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I did not require registration... I will contact the mob at customs etc.
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found death adder is shed behind my profile photo yesterday
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I have justed checked customs and need proof of ownership, therefore I must register the bloody thing
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bullroarer wrote: I have justed checked customs and need proof of ownership, therefore I must register the bloody thingShould not have to,check with the firearms registry and explain you want to...
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I started another post about the same thing but was referred here. The "rook" or "kangaroo" rifle I discovered is a small frame Martini in 442 CF and it may be a Tranter. It has a round barrel with a...
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Kombi 1976As I said in the original response, I believe the only difference is the length of the case. My reference is primarily White & Munhall who list the .442 long revolver, .442 revolver C.F....
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Thanks for the tips, TH. I've located a company in Brisbane that will convert 44 Mag brass to .442 RIC or .442 Long, whichever the chamber turns out to be, and the price is pretty reasonable all...
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Hi Kombi1976With reference to your questions about case length, velocity etc. see my previous post a page or two back with the Eley 442 Long (and revolver) spec sheet. I shoot the 442 Long with the...
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Thanks for your info, George. I had another look at the Tranter last night and I'm now pondering whether I should buy it. It's not pricey but for the same price I can buy a decent 310 Cadet. I'll post...
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The crossed pennants with the B at the bottom tells me it is a Braendlin, not a Tranter. If it were mine, & the bore's as bad as you say, I would get it relined & rechambered (preferably to...
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Right, so are Braendlin sporters pretty common then? I don't mind spending a bit of money if it really will bring a good thing back to life. I spent a solid amount on a Sportco 22 Hornet factory...
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I looked into getting the barrel relined.I don't know the cost overseas but here it's $650.Add that to the purchase cost and I'm at $950.That's before any other work that needs to be done......like...
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