One thing I learned from bow hunting is to have the patience to wait for the perfect broadside shot. The same methodology can be applied to hunting with light calibers. I wouldn't think of taking a shot with the 25-35 that exceeded a reasonable range or required penetration of dense bone to...
Yep, who would've thought you could take deer without a .300 SuperMondoMag.
Unfortunately, I don't have pics of the deer. I should have taken a pic of the lungs from that doe - they were pink mush kinda like a strawberry milkshake. I'll have to post some pics of the rifle when I get a chance.
Earlier this year I added a .25-35 to my humble Winchester 94 collection. It is one of the guns built shortly before the New Haven plant closed. I spent early fall developing a handload for it using the Hornady 117 gr. jacketed RN bullet at 2300 fps (factory ammo, when you can fund it, is good...
OK gang, I've taken this little project one step farther. I took a standard LC case and a blank LC case and split them open with my dremel. Then took a few measurements. Both the standard case and the blank case measured exactly the same in the three areas listed below.
Neck .010
At...
Just to see if it could be done :)
I have plenty of regular 223 brass on hand, so it's not that I needed the extra brass. Sometimes it's just fun (for me) to see if something can be done. My wife says I'm weird like that :D
So far, I have only used these for reduced power loads (55 grain FMJ bullet at 2000 fps).
I read somewhere that the brass used to make blanks is "seconds" from regular production. This may be true because many of the rounds I converted had flash holes that were slightly off-center .
This is what happens when you have a winter day with nothing to do...
A while back I ordered a large quantity of once-fired Lake City 223 brass from an online source. It was supposed to be free of blanks. When the brass arrived, I ended up with over 130 rounds of blanks. The seller made it...
TMann, congratulations on a great find. As MMCSRET said, the finish on your DS looks original. I have owned several in that same condition.
As you said, the lockup on the Colt is tight. That is how it should be.
You should be able to find a set of factory grips on GunBroker or possibly...
I'll play...
1. A Colt New Service in .45 Colt with a 4.5" barrel. Colt's royal blue finish with ivory target grips.
2. Another Colt New Service in 45 Colt, but a 2" barreled Fitz Special. Again with Colt's royal blue finish, converted to a round butt configuration, with ivory boot...
Well Doc, you've fallen off the Colt wagon. I guess we'll forgive you this one time. That Model 19 is very nice.
I missed a nice Model 66 snub about a year ago. Had it in my hand and then gave it back to the shop keeper. Went back to get it the next day and well, you know the rest of the...
Very, very nice. Welcome to the world of Colt revolvers.
As others have said, they do love company. Next you'll need a Cobra, then an Agent, shrouded ejector rod, unshrouded ejector rod, etc, etc...
Have fun!
The 38 Super was developed during the gangster era. It was introduced in 1929 with the primary purpose of giving the lawman more punch. The 38 Special and 45 ACP round nose ammo would not penetrate the heavy steel car bodies of the era. This is back when cars were made of real steel.
The 38...
Like others have stated, I too think the 38 Super is a great defensive cartridge. I have Colt Lightweight Commander in 38 Super that I frequently carry.
The difference in recoil between the 45 ACP and 38 Super is dramatic. The 38 Super packs a punch but has light recoil. That combination...
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