Recent content by jpdavis423

I was given an old Marlin .22 that had been in a basement for 15-20 yrs. The stock was intact but the finish was rough. I stripped it and then applied 5 coats of Tru-Oil. It took about 3 coats before it started to look like I was doing something, but after 5 it looked great. Someone advised...

Had both - still have the Python. The FA was too heavy and I never really have liked single actions. Jeff

Try this, from the Dan Wesson Forum. http://www.danwessonforum.com/wp-content/uploads/AHJF78_dw.pdf Jeff

I'd try used. Each of these was less than $500. The wood grips that came on the Colt were worth $150 (That's why the Pac's are on it now).

Python's and 4" N frames. Jeff

I had a Hornady LNL progressive for about a month - returned it and bought a Dillon 650. I don't remember any priming problems. I had trouble getting it to eject completed rounds. I think they have fixed this within the last year. The old system had an ejector wire that I had to continually...

I can't comment on your specific scale choices, but as far as beam vs digital... I think for bullet and case weighing a digital is better because it is faster and you probably don't need +- 0.1 grain accuracy. I've never found a digital in the $100 range that would be within .1 grain...

After several years of reloading straight walled pistol cartridges I've just started to reload 30-06. So far I've loaded and fired about 40 rounds through my bolt action. My question is about crimping. I tried a Redding seating and crimp die. On an empty case (and cranked down much further...

Hammer "push off" Look here about 1/2 way down the first page: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/94072-faqs.html. I followed this procedure on a 15-3 and it worked perfectly. Jeff

I load Titegroup in .32 S&W long,.32 H&R, .38 special, .357 magnum, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum. Jeff

Make your own conclusions: http://www.hodgdon.com/shotpist.html Jeff

I seat the Missouri Bullet DEWC flush with a slight taper crimp. I've tried a slight roll crimp and it works well also. I'm loading for a S&W 52-2 and it really needs flush seating. Jeff

If you've got the $1795 go for it. I reloaded on a single stage for about an hour and then got on the phone to Dillon. I bought the 650, case feeder, strong mount, bullet tray and tools. It was a lot of money, but it was one time and I've never regretted it. A very good friend of mine...

I've used the Uniflow with the small rotor down to 1.8 gr for .32 S&W long. Jeff

I have owned a Model 28 and an older Pre-lock 57. Apart from the lock I think the quality of the post lock guns is at least as good as the earlier models. I've read some threads that say it is better because the new CNC machines are better than the old ones. In terms of potential resale value...