Recent content by WatongaJim

I've just renewed my C&R for the 3rd time. It's been well worth the money.

I like both but voted for the 45LC since it's what I always carry in the woods and I enjoy shooting it better than the 357. Handloading is a must.

It would be cool to have more options for revolvers but most things are produced to make money, so the demand has to be there.

Mine arrived in about 6 weeks.

It happened to me. I replaced it on my next Midway USA order for about $4. They sell all the piece parts.

Yep. We don't need no stinkin magnum cartridges.

That's a good collection of links for reloading. Here's one of my favorites: http://www.reloadammo.com/reload.htm

Here's a good read discussing knockdown power vs pure energy data, written by Linebaugh. It's primarily written for handgun hunting but provides a good point of view on knockdown power in general. I like the simple calculation it provides for comparing different cartridges...

Thanks for the all the feedback. I think I'll go with Unique and a good taper crimp as jmortimer suggested.

I need to use up some Hornady 230 grain XTP bullets in my Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt and I'm not finding a lot of useful loading data for this bullett from the manuals I have and some of the better internet sources. I want to develop the load to produce a minimun of 1000 FPS. The powders that I...

I've had my Walls for 15 years. I now only wear them if it's very cold during hunting season. They keep me warm and I don't think they are ever going to wear out. No matter the brand, a good fit is probably the key.

Great post. I have a .40 but no chrony so I found the data interesting.

My wife never had any desire to shoot much but after trying out a .380auto, she decided that it wasn't so bad. I think I'll have her try some 38 specials in my 357 next to see how that works for her. As others have stated, I'd never recommend anyone count on .25 or .32 if it's for SD. Keep...

I recorded it but haven't watched it yet. I had thought about not recording this one but it sounds like it might be worth watching.

The wolf ammo I've used states on the box that's it's non-corrosive with berdan primers, so I hope it is in fact non-corrosive. I don't think it is because I've waited a couple of weeks to clean and never had any problems yet.