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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't a 454 operate at pressures and velocities above those optimal for non-GC lead bullets?
Sounds like the OP is intent on lead, which I think is great, just trying to save him some possible frustration down the road.
Don't you mean "circumference"? ;)
Thanks for the info everyone. I've only tried LSWC so far but since my 6" 686 is primarily a range gun I want to give the HBWC a try.
That is .7 grains, or almost 25% over the max load as recommended by Hodgdon. If you feel comfortable loading it, by all means go ahead, but I would not recommend that to someone looking for a first load.
Just started myself, but I'll throw in my .02.
Sounds like you are mainly shooting for fun. I like LSWC (Lead Semi Wad Cutter) for plinking. Cuts a nice hole in the target and easy to load.
Possibly, depending on how fast you plan on driving them. If you want soft shooting .38 sp target...
The best advice I can give you is that once you have the press figured out, let me come over from Paoli and see how it works! I'll bring a pound of the powder of your choice.
Well it's not exactly "immediate". It's got about 1k rounds down the tube since I got it, most of which I loaded myself. No clue as to how many it had before that, since the guy who originally owned it is no longer with us.
I don't think a barrel made and installed by S&W is very tacticool...
If that's the case, it would definitely be better to just buy another in a different barrel size. I just hadn't been looking since I already had the 6" one.
I can definitely see your point about having a good range gun. It is fun, low recoil, low muzzle flip, and certainly more accurate than I am.
Potato and Loosed, that makes a lot of sense. Unfortunately if I was to sell it at the prices most shops/individuals are offering me, I'd probably end up spending more than the $225 difference to buy a new one.
Though I suppose I could keep my eyes out for a used 4" and later sell this one to...
As I stated, it was the first gun I ever bought. I didn't know what I wanted at the time, but it was a great starting point.
Also, if you have nothing useful to add, why did you post in the first place?
Hey all,
Looking for input on the first gun I ever bought myself. Got it from an online estate auction and ended up sinking over $600 into it by the time auction and transfer fees were paid. It didn't come with a box or papers or anything else. Just the gun itself.
So my question is the...
I like your style. A little powder residue never hurt anyone.
I guess this is where you start to see who reloads to shoot and who shoots to reload. At least for handgun loads. Rifle is a different animal.
Gamestalker, I agree that it is a problem, but I think that it would be more practical for all parties involved to just have clearer product naming schemes.
Thanks MB! I wasn't aware that there was a powder created specifically for that purpose. I'll give it a shot, although according to the...
Jim, I appreciate your concern, and understand that exercising due diligence is necessary when reloading.
I had heard Clays/Universal Clays used before when doing research. Being that I just started reloading, I didn't realize that there was more than one type of Clays.
I stayed below the max...
Agree with RC. I had the EXACT same problem as you.
Here was my JR3 not long after I got it. It had a large primer setup so I ordered this from Midway. Sounds like what you're looking for.
When I went to put it on my press, turned out the cup wouldn't slide up and down on the plug, because...
Like this! Note that this is after 2 firings with no cleaning in between.
The smoke doesn't bother me at all, but to be polite to others at the indoor range I may pick up some plated bullets for when I shoot there.
Thanks for the advice on bumping up the amount of powder. I'll give that a...
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