.308 Norma
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Okeydokey.You might want to look behind you because the point apparently flew over your head.
Okeydokey.You might want to look behind you because the point apparently flew over your head.
https://rimrockbullets.com/xcart/gas-checked-cast-lead-bulletsGot a link to those? A healthy charge of 2400 and those bullets sounds right up my alley.
Here’s the link but I have to apologize for remembering wrong: it’s 2-2-96 alloy not 5-5-90.I load mine in 38 cases; right now I'm using about 5 grains of W231 under a jsp. Both my SAA repros really seem to like them, and they're a stopper on hogs. Haven't gotten brave enough to try 'em in my 1866 since its a 38 only gun. But I'm going to do some experiments with 2400 and cast bullets soon. Which leads me to:
Got a link to those? A healthy charge of 2400 and those bullets sounds right up my alley.
Mac
I need to check those out. It’s always good to have a variety of Keith designed bullets for the.38/.357.https://rimrockbullets.com/xcart/gas-checked-cast-lead-bullets
I shoot a lot of gas checked Keith style, 38 caliber 158gr SWC-HPs from Rimrock Bullets of Polson, MT. Although, I don't remember them being quite so pricey the last time I ordered a "flat-rate shipping" box of them. I guess everything is more expensive nowadays.
BTW, Rimrock Bullets come in those MTM plastic ammo boxes, which is nice because you get an ammo box with every 100 bullets. Although, trying to get just 10 or 20 Rimrock bullets out of a box of 100 has frustrated me on several occasions.
While I am not a fan of the 357 S&W Magnum, I do have a Heavy Duty from 1950 with a 5” barrel.
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My favorite load to shoot in it is the Skeeter load with the 358156 loaded long in 38 S&W Special cases with 2400 powder. It hits to the sights.
Kevin
Been a while since I read any of Keith's writings, don't recall him mentioning the Colt New Service.
Remember, even when the 1873 was issued to the US Cavalry the saber was use right handed and the revolver left handed. Almost in a secondary role.
Good Luck
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The idea that a SSA is somehow a great combat handgun is pretty far fetched 148 years after it was introduced. Yes between a stick and a 1873, I'll take the 1873, but in modern terms no thanks.....................
Someone even remotely capable with a SAA will blow the socks off some untrained low level gangbangerThe fact that Mr. Keith started experimenting in the 1920's may have some impact on his likes and availability of the times.
The idea that a SSA is somehow a great combat handgun is pretty far fetched 148 years after it was introduced. Yes between a stick and a 1873, I'll take the 1873, but in modern terms no thanks. Remember, even when the 1873 was issued to the US Cavalry the saber was use right handed and the revolver left handed. Almost in a secondary role.
Good Luck
I do remember his mentioning the New Service, but he was not too taken with it, as the grip didn't suit his hand. He preferred the heavy framed S&W revolver. I'd have to dig out my copy of Sixguns By Keith.
Bob Wright
Someone even remotely capable with a SAA will blow the socks off some untrained low level gangbanger
The thing is... you know you have six shots, with absolutely no reload except a New York. You're fixin' to make those six shots count, probably by turning said gangbanger's head into a canoe.Every. Single. Time. Put it this way, I wouldn't want to go up against someone like me armed with an SAA. I like mine and know how to use them. And the most assuredly will still get the job done.
Mac