Recent content by mefitz

First off, a big thanks to all who responded to my question/problem. Secondly, the mystery has been solved...A powder problem. A simple switch to Trail Boss (6.0 gr - my favorite powder) and everything is right with the world! I deconstructed the "bad hand-loads" and re-used the primers...

Lots of data to give, here we go... I have a Uberti 1873 Cattleman pistol 44WCF. I also have a Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle in 44 WCF. Both are about a year old. Bought them brand new out of the box. I load ONLY 200 gr cast (I cast the bullet myself), Starline brass, Universal 7.5 gr using...

I have had mine for about 3 years now and absolutely love it. Taken to range dozens of times, finish holds up really well. I'm not especially hard on my guns, but dont baby them either. The action is like butter! So smooth and reliable. They weigh about eight pounds so your loads can be stout...

I've had my Ruger 357/9mm convertible for about three years now. love it! In fact, I had it out on the range just yesterday. I ended up putting about 75 rounds down range of a hand load that wasn't too hot, but a pleasure to shoot. I threw on a Tuff1 grip just to add more control. That's a combo...

Ranger You touched on the one thing that I was looking for, and that was the weight of the projectile. I had read (maybe here or in Lymans BP Guide) that the weight of the ball in this .cal should be around 140 gr or so. I'll double-check that stat as I'm not 100 percent on that! I know I have...

After several (about 10 ) trips to the range sending .452 dia 200 grain round balls down range in my 1860 Army .44 (Uberti) using 30 gr of FFFG using a lubed (Gatfeo1 recipe) wad and cream of wheat on some (not all), I'm finding that no matter what, it shoots high. About a foot high at 25...

My Man Cave Here are a few pics of my Man Cave. I had a shop built on the back end of my garage. Luckily, I have an awesome wife!

+1 to the Missouri Bullet suggestion! I've purchased from them half a dozen times with quick and secure delivery!

JL Many thanks. I ordered a $30 Red Dot from Midway on Friday. It is Silver to match the gun. I'll keep watch for the shake of my grip. Regards

I need some help. I have a Ruger Mark III which I purchased Jan 2009 and would like to attach a scope of some sort for (hopefully) additional accuracy. I have the stock rail that came with the gun, but have absolutely no idea what brand, strength etc to look for. I shoot indoors and...

Good advice, thanks Q

Is there anything wrong with using a small pistol magnum primer in place of a small pistol primer? I load magnum rounds, but not nearly as many as regular rounds. So I was thinking is it possible to use a magnum primer in a regular load (.357 only) if I were to back off the charge a couple of...

I should have told you I use Lee dies...RCBS press with Lee dies. Would there still be a spacer washer?

jibjab I guess that means I should back off the top screw (on the die) which determines the amount of flare? I'll give that a shot. Thanks

I'm loading .357 cases with 148 gr HBWC. When using the RCBS expanding die, I'm having great difficulty on the "upstroke" (single stage press). The die does not want to let go of the case, and it takes great effort to set it free. I'm trying to get max belling so the WC will seat properly...