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Yeah... casting and reloading for pistol caliber cartridges is a whole lot different than doin' it for larger BPCR calibers. "Close" ain't good enough. Not if you want accuracy & consistency. The first thing you gotta learn is Slow Down.

AK-KEV - just wonderin' why you were advised not to chop the barrels of a Stevens 311?

First we master hand tools. Then we get to play with power tools. ;) With the wrong file you can go from hero to zero in under 60 seconds. Just imagine how fast you can get there with a tool that spins at several thousand rpm.:what:

Got it. Thanks.

Got it. Thanks.

Anyone know where I can find assembly and/or disassembly info & pics for the TTN copy of the Colt 1878 SxS shotgun?

I've experienced it a few times.

As far as I know, only 3rd gen Signature Series guns have the "Saml Colt" signature engraved on the backstrap.

Yes and No. History of Colt Black Powder Reproductions by Dennis Adler

The easiest way is to remove the nipples.

Slim - The major drawback to single stage presses is die setup. You have to remove the dies from the press when you switch to a different part of the reloading process. Dies have to be adjusted. When you remove the die, you lose the adjustment for that die, and have to go thru the adjustment...

If a Dillon is out of the question, I'd go with a turret press over the Lee progressive. I've used a Lee progressive, and found it to be junk. Parts were always breaking. I didn't care for the way primers were seated, no powder check capability, it was difficult to keep it running before...

If this is a gun that you plan to shoot a lot as a conversion, you might want to go with the '63 Remmington. That gun is MUCH easier to use as a conversion. No wedge to remove, no barrel removal necessary, etc. The Remmie cylinder can be removed in a few seconds - making loading/unloading...

Sure. You don't have to cut a loading port in the frame to use the Kirst ported converter. But it kinda negates the whole purpose of buying the ported converter if you don't...doesn't it?

If you want to use the Kirst ported converter, you'll have to cut a loading port in the frame.