Recent content by cheapsk8

For me, the standard Winchester 9 pellet load(really cheap @ Walmart) is the best HD load for my situation. My 14" Cylinder spreads about 1" per yard. Thats a 10" pattern @ 10 yards. This will put almost all pellets on a target at that range, which is the farthest my home layout dictates a shot...

Red Dot. Bulkier than 231(which I adore, but have replaced with RD) so less chance of double charges. I have never built an inaccurate load with RD. Also great in low power rifle loads. It is a little dirty, but the pluses outway this. 5 grains under any 230 gr bullet in .45 ACP is a perfect...

I`m sorry but the link that carpettbagerr gave showed 1364fps in a 5" bbl with 155gr XTPs. The link I gave showed 1329fps with the same bullet, but in a bbl that is 1 inch shorter. I don`t want to rain on your party, but does it not seem like an awful lot of expense for an extra 100 fps...

I get those velocities with Longshot in standard .40 S&W with the 155 gr. Seems like a lot of expense. Check out this data, I`ve verified, and it`s true! http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/longshot/40sw.htm And note that these are STANDARD operating preasures for the .40.

First, I am NOT anti 9mm. Second, I LOVE .45. Quote "Greatly increases hitting power"? Based on WHAT, exactly? Winchester Ranger-T 9mm 127gr +P+ @ 1,250 ft/sec = 450 ft-lbs. FACT: 155gr @ 1330fps in a 4" bbl http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/longshot/40sw.htm This load...

I strongly believe that a good business relationship requires a mutual display of respect. While there are some legitimate complaints logged here, I also sense a fair amount of "Richard Gear in Pretty Woman attitude" towards sales people. Maybe I`m biased in my opinion, but I have been very...

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Uh, Jerry, I think I know why that Ruger was recoiling so much. Alliant lists 8.2 grs of Red Dot behind a 210 gr bullet as max. Was there split cylinders and bent topstraps as a side effect of that load of 18 grs? LOL. cheapsk8

Sorry for the delay in the testing, but getting all needed items is difficult when you live 300km from the nearest reloading shop. First load out of the 4.48" Norinco CZ clone was the 155gr XTP with 9.8gr of Longshot. I used .2gr work up loads from 8.6gr. I used Win SP primers and seated...

I have just recently discoverd the high road. I have read some of your back posts, and I see you have some of the same ideals about the good ol 1911 that I have. One question, as someone who works on 1911s, what is your opinion of the Norinco? I have owned one of these for 2.5 years now, and...

I am getting a CZ-85 clone. I`ll finalize my order tomorrow. I understand I don`t need the extra fps to put down a wolf, but I have tested XTPs in other calibres. Example, 230 gr XTP in my .45 auto. With my tests, in my gun, with my lot of bullets, my 850 fps goal WAS NOT sufficient to to give...

In my tests with Longshot in the .44 Mag, I found it had less flash than my Unique and Red Dot loads. These were at lower pressures though. I do not know how it reacts at 30 000+ PSI...yet. I`ll let you know. Best

WESHOOT2, No statement of fact, in fact I wrote: "Now I realize that all firearms will react differently, however the primary data offered by the manufacturers is significant." Also: "First off, it would appear that Longshot offers "+P performance", without "+P pressure". " Key...

Jeeper, It would be my pleasure to post my results. If only for the one or two people who actually took the time to read the post and link before they replied. Thank-you. I was begining to think that my communication skills were defective. best, cheapsk8

No, I have a Vaquero .44 Mag. Also a 1911 .45. Why is everyone thinking that at these pressure levels that these loads are hot? Does anyone here understand what peak preasure is? Or did you not actually read the post where it states LOWER pressure with these loads? I am not going to be...