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To test a load, I load three different loads. 57.0 57.1 57.2 I would shoot the 57.1 first, the other two second and third. Seeing if the group opens or closes from the "base group," I will continue to work the load from there. It has worked for me until now. Anybody else have a method...

6mm was 46.0 down to 45.2 by tenths, 95 gr nosler ballistic silver tip, cci large rifle primer. Swift was 38.0 up to 38.5, 53 gr barnes triple shock, cci large rifle primer. Neither produced a group less than 1". All cases were once fired from respective rifles. Tumbled, sized, trimmed, etc...

I have always loaded with IMR powder, and with great success. I saw that the Reloader 19 was the most accurate powder for my wife's 6mm, and Reloader 15 most accurate for my 220 swift. Noslers in hers, barnes in mine. Both rifles are very dirty after just a three shot group, and neither has...

30/30. Anything other than a traditional lever gun cartridge, I would have to opt for a Browning BLR in a bolt rifle cartridge. Just my opinion. Mine is a Marlin 1895Cb in 45-70. Loaded hot, not something you'd want to shoot all day.

Took it out and shot today. -22 degrees this afternoon, so it was a short lived trip. Shoots very well. Thanks for all the input. Anybody have any pet loads for the 41?

Thanks for the input.

Is this just for her? My wife has a Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 ACP. She has small hands, and has no problems shooting it. The only problem she has is lowering the hammer with one hand. It is best to use two hands anyway. I have a full size Kimber 1911 for shoulder and "clip-on" carry. It may...

Here are some pictures My blue 57 and my wife's stainless 657-1

jad0110 How do you post pictures?

I have decided to use my .41. I have broke in the few new/rebarreled rifles I own, but have not ever heard of breaking in a handgun. Any advice?

I bought it because I wanted a 41 to hunt with. I knew that this is a good deal. I had full intentions of using it, but am now wondering if I should use it as trade to a collector, get a used 41 and possibly another gun, if I could find the right situation.

It came in a box, and the cylinder appears to have been rotated just enough to show the faintest wear line.

I acquired a S&W 57 .41 mag. It appears to be unfired. I would say that it is NIB condition. The guy was asking $1200. I jokingly said that I only had $650. Ten minutes later it is mine. Now I don't know I should use it or keep it in the safe. 8 & 3/8 barrel, blue, standard grips, target...

Thanks again for the help.

Thanks for the help. I will do some more research now that I have some more places to search.