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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...

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...

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...

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...

I bought a box of Winchester Silvertips, shot them, saved the brass, and I'd like to reload them if I can. But...it appears there is a crimp-like ring around the case about mid-way between the head and the mouth. It looks like a real sharp crease almost. All the rounds came that way. Are...

Am I safe to apply BreakFree CLP to my reloading dies to prevent rust? Spray a bit and wipe with clean cloth? I'm planning to store my dies in the garage in the plastic cases that they came in.

Hi all. I have a new Ruger Super Redhawk 45/454 7.5" and I'm on the fence as to whether to scope it or not. For kicks, I installed a cheapie 2X that I had laying around. It was OK, but the rings kept coming loose from the frame when using light 45 cowboy loads. I tightened it hard a few...

Now...I think I'll top the dumb-question scale here, but just to entertain my safety-nerve, here goes... I have a Ruger Super Redhawk in 454 Casull/45 Colt. I'm reading the SPEER reloading manual section on Ruger and Contender Only section. They state: "...these loads are intended for use...

Hi folks. I'm just approaching reloading here and have a very basic question. I'm seeing some bullet type/brand abbreviations that aren't making sense on a reputable writer's load-recipe site as follows: BRP LBT NEI SSK What do these mean? I'm looking in the midway catalog, but I...

Hi folks. I'd like to get a New Vaquero color case hardened (it is already, but I want it real spiffy-like). Anyone recommend an outfit that provides this service? Most of all, an outfit that will do it within a reasonable amount of time? Seems like a lot of custom folks have a long...

Anyone making grips for the new Vaquero yet?

Hi folks. I have both a 625-10 (scandium 45ACP snub) and 340PD (357 scandium snub). I'm having crimp jump problems in both of them with CorBon hollow points. Here's the loads I was using: 185gr 45ACP +P 140gr 357Mag Both loads experienced crimp jump in the scandium frames. Anyone...

Hello. I'm thinking to use a Ruger Blackhawk 45LC for a brush/stand deer gun. I'm considering the 4 5/8" bbl version to make a nice packin' "shorty", if you will. Does anyone recommend any particular 45LC deer loads for this gun? Note: I'm looking for commercially available ammo as I don't...

I searched around and saw that the Blackhawk convertible 45ACP cylinder does not need moonclips. Something about it relying on "headspace" to keep the rimless cartridge in place. Please forgive my ignorance, but what is "headspace" and how does it keep the 45ACP cartridge from sliding forward...