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You are correct, my friend. And I was wrong about the Lee data and lead bullets. There are two Lee loads sending the 250 grain lead bullet in the mid 900 fps range. Both the loads you've quoted are SAAMI spec. It funny, but there aren't Lee loads sending the 240 gr lead bullet any faster...

I hear your words. I'm not sure I'd trust a relative comparison of frame or cylinder measurements as a method of establishing the strength of one revolver vs. another in the same caliber. The metallurgy thing is well beyond me. When I look at the cylinder (chamber) walls on some of the new 7 and...

I agree with your opinion here on the performance of the Skeeter load with a heavy, flatnose bullet. But, I guess I'd like a little room above that 950 velocity for load development. Also, the GP100 is a special case in that its strength isn't established although it is assumed to be a weaker...

I think this is good advice. I'm not sure how much use the Lee sizer will get anyway. I just tried another pan lube experiment today and it was a sloppy mess in .358. I think it would work better with bigger bullets. Maybe I should just buy a lube sizer machine and do it right.

It is worth mentioning here that Ruger did not respond to my inquiry about the maximum pressure limits (in PSI) established for the GP100 .44 Special. It's been a week since I asked. I am no longer expecting a response.

I think I get this. The idea is that if I've got my throats bigger than the bore, then obturation is on my side - even behind the throats. And a softer bullet will tend to obturate more easily. So, if I'm not currently having trouble with 22 BHN .358s, then that's a pretty good test of whether I...

It sounds like you are recommending an exact or nearly exact fit. My, very limited, cast shooting so far seems to agree with this. I was wondering though. If I did something like this guys does here: Not to the same degree but just a touch, I'd be assured of being a touch larger behind the...

So, as some of you know I have recently reamed a revolver’s cylinder throats to .358. I’ve been pleased with the results and, so far, the only cast bullets I’ve shot were themselves .358 and quite hardcast at 22BHN. This fall I intend to cast some bullets. In preparation for this project I’ve...

Just great. The red in the leather and the wood grips look made for each other - and I guess they were. The tooling is intricate enough to keep the viewer hooked, but not hectic enough to tangle things up. Good sense.of design.

Your post makes me consider why I have this dilemma. And I haven't been thinking about bears - at least not primarily. The ones around here don't seem to be too big - although I don't really know. I suppose it's a matter of weight, utility, and trajectory. These things considered together...

I've only briefly glanced at the Goodrich link you posted before. I'll recheck that stuff. I think I saw the Pearce article there. EDIT: So I read the Pearce article and I liked the way he divided the guns into three pressure categories. The piece inspired me to send Ruger a e-mail and ask...

I guess I'm having a lazy Saturday. Anyway, I just read the second article, the one from downrange TV. Now, that article was cool, but it brings to light some of the shady areas around the .44 special that get me nervous. Particularly, the article highlights the (very nice looking) half lug...

Read that Ruger Flat Top Article this morning. Great piece. Very informative writing.

Oh. And I wrote a e-letter to Alliant. They wrote back to say that HERC 2400 is the same as Alliant 2400. So anyone who wasn't sure. You may still not be sure but now you've heard some internet guy tell you that Alliant says it's the same thing.

Wow

Okay, went out today. All .357 magnum. Shot factory JSP Federal American Eagle. Shot three different XTP handloads with 2400. And then Shot 100 rounds of cast LSWC, These were all 158 gr Cast Performance "Heat Treated Solids." I had previously had trouble with these bullets and had hardness...

Thanks for the info on the limits of the GP100 as a +p .44 Special. Looks like the Blackhawk (and a few other single actions) would be the move for shooting higher pressure .44 Special.

The threads on .44 Special reminded me of a question I’ve had about .44 Special and .45 Colt. I’ll try to keep focused on the Special here, but info on either cartridge is appreciated. Where does one find “Ruger Only” loads for the .44 Special? Is there even such a thing? Sometimes, when...

Hi 243winxb, The original poster has had leading problems with his revolver, and wants to ream his throats, but is worried that the work might effect his accuracy when shooting jacked ammunition. I'm going to shoot some jacketed stuff through a recently reamed security six to see if jacketed...

Hey, IlikeSA. Haven't forgotten this. Didn't shoot yet. Found a box of Hornady 158gr XTPs though. Loaded 60 rounds and put it with a couple of boxes of Federal stuff. Should go next week. Will try to report back on your question.