617 Working Like A Charm

[AzShooter1]

I went back in and did a little tweeking to my action on this 617. My trigger pull was a bit heavy, still is but it's at 8 pounds double action and fires every brand of ammo I've tried.

I tested Federal AutoMatch that normally gives me at least 2 failures to fire per hundred out of my Mark IVs but gave me 100% reliability with 250 rounds today. I also shot 50 rounds of CCI Blazer, some Wolf ME and CCI SV. All worked 100 % so I think I'm good to go for my next match.

I also put 140 rounds of Federal 36 grain BYOB. I have about 10K of these and want them to be my match ammo in a pinch. What I like most is that these cases just fly out of the cylinder when it's time to reload and then I can recharge with my DS-10 Speed Loaders.

 

[Pat Riot]

@AzShooter1
I am curious about the grip you have on your 617. What is the benefit of the foot? Is it weighted? I have seen these before but never asked about them. Thank you.

 

[AzShooter1]

These are Hogue Big Butt Grips and are designed for going prone. You can put your gun firmly on the ground and it works like a mono pod for stability at 50, 25 and even 15 yards. The matches I shoot now of days do not require going prone but I still like the feel of these grips. I also have them in rubber.

@AzShooter1
I am curious about the grip you have on your 617. What is the benefit of the foot? Is it weighted? I have seen these before but never asked about them. Thank you.

 

[Pat Riot]

These are Hogue Big Butt Grips and are designed for going prone. You can put your gun firmly on the ground and it works like a mono pod for stability at 50, 25 and even 15 yards. The matches I shoot now of days do not require going prone but I still like the feel of these grips. I also have them in rubber.

Thank you very much. I learned something today that I have wondered about for years.

 

[Catshooter]

What kind of matches do you shoot that great looking roller in?


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[AzShooter1]

Steel Challenge Matches. I really like them. It's 8 stages of 5 targets. You shoot each stage 5 times and throw away your worst score. Having a 10 shot revolver really helps.

What kind of matches do you shoot that great looking roller in?


Cat