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.41 Mag Association

NeroM said:
BarnFrog:
Do you know what velocity this load yields ?
Thanks,
NeroM
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According to my Chrony F1, average muzzle velocity was 1114 fps, with an ES of 77 and SD of 32. Book data says I should be able to wring some additional velocity out of it; Lyman #48 says 16.2 grains is max with an MV of 1300+ fps, and the Lyman Cast Bullet Manual 3rd edition indicates I could go as high as 18.8 grains at which level they got 1272 fps. Gordon's Reloading Tool says I probably have some room to go up before hitting dangerous pressure levels, but I have read that 2400 can be spiky at the upper end. I tested as high as 6.1 grains and got very little additional speed, so I stopped there. A couple hundred more fps isn't going to kill a deer any deader, anyway.
 
barnfrog said:
According to my Chrony F1, average muzzle velocity was 1114 fps, with an ES of 77 and SD of 32. Book data says I should be able to wring some additional velocity out of it; Lyman #48 says 16.2 grains is max with an MV of 1300+ fps, and the Lyman Cast Bullet Manual 3rd edition indicates I could go as high as 18.8 grains at which level they got 1272 fps. Gordon's Reloading Tool says I probably have some room to go up before hitting dangerous pressure levels, but I have read that 2400 can be spiky at the upper end. I tested as high as 6.1 grains and got very little additional speed, so I stopped there. A couple hundred more fps isn't going to kill a deer any deader, anyway.
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BarnFrog:
Appreciate the feedback and info!
I've been utilizing the same bullet, launched by 10 gr LongShot - yielding about 1200 fps. With current and impending powder shortage,
my LGS has some 2400 in stock - but not LongShot. Might pick up another canister or 2 of 2400 [primarily use it in 357 and 45-70].
 
Jcon72 said:
Several years ago they had an internal lock that was only accessible by removing the grips. As I recall, their New Model Flattops were some of the ones that had it, but I'm pretty sure others did as well. IIRC they no longer do this.
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I vaguely remember that, I was thinking more of an external lock. A lock under the grips wouldn't be a PITA 🙄
 
Big Bore TX said:
Just acquired another .41 magnum. This one is a field grade Freedom Arms M83 with 7.5” barrel. It was in ‘like new’ condition. Plan is to leave it naked, without any type of optics. Needs a trigger job and I have a custom front sight blade on the way from Fermin.
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.41 Mag Freedom Arms! YES!
 
Deals can be had on used-but-not-abused FAs but you have to be persistent and quick. Mine was like new, at a significantly lower price than new. Nowhere near $3000...
 
The best performer is my TC/ Contender 10 inch barrel in .41 Rem. Mag. I can load my own
using H110 powder with Hornady’s 210 XTP. They do all you would ask of that package.

I still rely on my 1973 vintage S&W Mod. 58 . It is in top notch ( shooter) condition. Heluva lotta
bluing left after serving as my Tavern protector & my always loaded home defense gun.
That 4 incher finished off … two game animals on exotic Ranch Hunts. So a ton of sentimental value there.
 
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