Recent content by oldpapps

Install a 'saddle ring' and use a single point bungie for carry. If only they would come back on the market in great numbers. The prices would go back down and maybe I could find one in 44-40 to go with my 1875 Remington in that chambering. I only use lead bullets and normal grease works very...

I have three. A 20 inch in 45 Colt, a 24 inch hex in 45 Colt and a 20 inch in 44 Mag. I have worked over the actions to the point that the 44 will cycle and chamber empties. No worry about failure to feeds. I load with 231/HP38 powder and feel that this powder is not suitable for the longer...

"Go to".... I used 230P powder when it was. I converted to 231 after I couldn't get the 230P. I use it for... well everything. No, it is not the best for everything but works well enough. So, my 'go to' for most pistols is 231 or HP38. Add in some 2400 and all of my pistol needs could be...

I had that code... It went the same place as my mind.... Could someone please enlighten me. It is appreciated. Thanks.

Just uncommon for me. 8MM Nambu .38 S&W .375 H&H Mag (not much call for those around here) Not that I load all that many of them. They are a hoot to shoot.

Can't speak for 9MM loads but.... This is my load info for my .300 AAC Blackout, 16 inch with carbine gas system. It is 19.0 gains of H110 and Hornady VMax 110 grain bullets. 300 V-Max 110 H110 19 2302 DSA 5/8/2012 2.000in 300 V-Max 110 H110 19 2267 DSA 9/22/2012 2.065in These...

My 'moon' revolver is a 1917 Smith&Wesson, post war Spanish production version. I bought it many, many years ago. It was 'tefloned' and has a long very smooth trigger pull with excellent release and a hump backed hammer. I have replaced but kept the original, on the weapon, grips all but totally...

I cast and powder coat my own bullets. The mold started as a Lee 155 grain double cavity but I had the butt/base shaved to remove the gas check area and I ended up with 130 grain .311 inch. I Lee push through size. I have used both H110 and Lt'Gun with good results. However, I prefer 2400...

What do you want the pistol for? For target use, the 66 or the 15 would be better. As a carry weapon, the 64 would be hard to beat. I have a soft spot for Model 15's. I carried one the entire time I was on the SO and for a few years on the PD. I carried a grand 66 until I had a 40 cal...

Some older loading had more than just the slite cannalureing. A 1917 United States Cartridge Company loading for domestic use, lead bullet. Note the deep cannelure and also the case dimpled into the bullet. http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=220564&stc=1&d=1461120316...

Above has covered it well. Little pistols like faster powders, 9MM go well with 231, Unique, Tight Group and many others. .223/5.56 are Rifle rounds and require a slower powder that burns with the needed pressure curve. I like 748 and either of the 4895s, again, there are many others...

Looks to me like 99.99% of the responses above this one are correct in the view they present. I will try to respond only to your question. Lower brinell number is softer lead, softer lead fills out the barrel quicker and at lower pressures. This gives less gas cutting (burning gasses sneak...

I've been using a 'Work Mate' folding table for years, 28 years to be exact. I bolted a top board over the supplied wood and mounted my presses, two of them, to that board and countersunk the bolt heads. I can break it down in 3 minutes, putting my presses on the mounting board in a heavy...

1, I think common sense and recoil is a bigger concern with the Rossi than brass strength. From STARLINE BRASS, "45 Colt Brass. Originally designed for use with blackpowder, the .45 Colt is one of the most powerful, commonly available handgun cartridges when loaded with smokeless powder...

1, if I may be so forward, You appear to be working all of the options well. If I may add some distractions. I am lazy! For normal, non specialized loadings, plain old lead and lubed bullets are wonderful. Try a few types before you jump in with both feet. This weekend there is a big gun...