Recent content by revo

Hey folks. I do a bit of backpacking here in PA. I get into bear country from time to time, mostly in snake territory though. Been wrestling with an issue here for a while, wondering what you folks think. Here goes... I always take along a S&W 629 Mountain Gun (44 Mag) when I pack/camp. I...

Are WLP primers a hybrid between standard and magnum primers? It seems a lot of max load data for H110, 296 and the like either call for magnum primers or WLP primers. Similar loads from different sources for instance. One says "must use magnum primer". The other uses WLP. Or does it...

Not sure if this is a stupid question, but here goes... Does anyone shoot 45 Colt in a 454 BFR? I know it can chamber and fire it, but is it a bad idea? Ruger has the SRH in 454 that specifically says 45 Colt as well. Magnum Research doesn't say anything about it. I think Freedom Arms...

I'm considering either a Super Blackhawk 7.5" (w/ square back trigger guard) or a 50th Anniversary Flattop. Anyone have issues with the 50th Anniversary Flattop trigger guard banging their finger under recoil? I know this is an issue with the square back guards on the Supers. Heard one person...

Hey folks. I've been searching for some data that shows if there are (or not) optimal handgun barrel lengths for particular handgun calibers. For instance, I read an article that said the 45 Colt can (relatively, that is) perform more efficiently in a shorter barrel than, say, a 44 Magnum. In...

Hey folks. I'm noticing a pattern here with a Ruger Super Redhawk 454. I'm working up loads that are starting to group nicely in roughly 2" @ 25 yards from a bench with a rest. I'm trying them time and time again, but I always get 2 fliers per cylinder. Exactly 2 every time. This is with both 45...

Thanks for the advice. Whew. Feeling better now. But... only1asterisk -- I think I'm going to sound foolish here, but here goes: I don't have a case trimmer yet. (For what it's worth, I was looking at one in the Midway catalog last night thinking it might be time. :o ) Is it time I get one...

Tough decision, I know. I went with the 686 Plus 4" at first thinking all my woes would be settled with one purchase. BZZZZZZT -- wrong again... :) I found the 686 awesome for at home, but a bit bulky (for me) for concealed carry. For open carry, no problemo. Next, I started checking out...

Hey folks. I'm on a reloading binge over here and I made the mistake of loosing track of how many loadings a set of brass has gone through. (Mixed two piles by accident.) The difference between the two batches is that one batch was loaded one time more than the other...now I can't tell which...

I'm loading Ruger-only 45 Colt loads for the Super Redhawk. Things are going very well, but starting to wonder how many times I should reasonably reload the brass. Loads are kept on avg of 1150 fps (+/-50) using both Winchester and Starline brass. I reloaded this batch 4 times now and the...

Definitely handle both in the shop to get a good feel. Both are fine firearms. I was on the same fence a few years ago. I went with the 686 Plus 4" bbl. It just felt better, looked a *whole lot better*, trigger was smooth, the lines are nice, etc. Basically, the thing just "spoke to me", if...

Hey folks. I'm looking for hunting holster advice. I have a Magnum Research short cylinder 7.5" and a Ruger Super Redhawk 7.5", one of which I'd like to take out hunting this year. Anyone recommend a particular bandolier-type holster? I see the ones for scoped handguns, but I wont have either...

I have both the 5" standard and 4.25 scandium S&W 1911s. The 5" had to go back due to FTE issues, but came back 100% (within a week, mind you). Never had an issue with it again. The 4.25" never sneezed once out of the box. Both have over 1000 rounds and not the slightest peep of a problem...

I carry a 340PD (the Centennial, shrouded hammer version of the scandium 357 J snub). Sorry, no MV data here as I do not have a chrono. I'm sure there's data published on the web somewhere. That aside, I can't praise it enough. Light weight, corrosion resistance, light weight, small...

Hey all. Was thinking to try my hand at black bear hunting with a handgun this year. I have the following revolver options available: - Magnum Research 475 Linebaugh/480 Ruger, 7.5" bbl - Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Casull/45 Colt, 7.5" bbl I've had good luck loading light(er) whitetail...