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    JHP expansion test

    Pistol bullets which don't expand, such as .38 Special SWCs dent the bottom of my 96 gallon plastic wheeled trash cart when filled full of water. A 5-gallon bucket is not enough, even .32 ACP JHPs which fail to expand will zip right through. You can buy a sturdy 96-gallon Toter brand trash...
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    Recently Acquired Colt Police Positive Special

    I carry mine in an El Paso Saddlery C-Force http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-78-9-c-force-covert-force-holster.aspx
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    .45ACP in a remmie 1858 NMA

    I have one of the Kirst .45 ACP Conversions for the Pietta Remington and shoot Remington 230-gr. Golden Sabre factory JHP loads in it all the time or any standard pressure (not +P) .45 ACP hardball equivalent handloads. No drips, runs or errors.
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    Head space

    On a .38/.357 revolver you can stack feeler gages to simulate rim thickness, and with the chambers empty 0.060 should enter between the rear face of the cylinder and the face of the recoil shield, and 0.066 should not. Or if you have multiple revolvers or want something to check used guns prior...
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    Just got Cast Performance Data (357)

    I loaded 10 grs. of #2400 with the similar NEI #161A flatnosed 180-gr. bullet, in Federal nickel +P+ headstamped .38 Special cases with Federal 200 primers at 1.55" OAL and these chronographed 920 f.p.s. from my 2-inch SP101. Very accurate also.
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    Well this sure is a BIG surprise to me ... the 1894CB in .45 colt has a 1:38 twist!!

    My understanding is that the early .45 Colt Cowboys were 1:38 twist, and the barrel specs were changed later after accuracy complaints. I had one of the 38 inch twist .45 Colts which shot poorly with factory .45 Colt ammunition, but the .45 Colt chambers are also very sloppy, which doesn't...
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    Gun cleaning Simplified?

    I use Ed's Red on a viscose rayon chamois type cloth as a gun wipe, have for years. The rayon fabric is washable and reuseable hundreds of times and its flexibility and softness improves with subsequent machine washings. I carry one in my shooting kit stored in a Ziplok bag. I also use...
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    handloading subsonic .357 for Handi Rifle

    190-grain. Hunter's Supply cast lead flatnose and 4.3 grs. Bullseye in .357 cases, crimped in normal crimp groove at 1.58" OAL Velocity about 1000 f.p.s. from Marlin 1894 cowboy, quiet and accurate. Agree you won't get any expansion of jacketed bullets at subsonic velocities. Go for the...
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    Tell me about the 22 Hornet......

    Vern, Nice summary of the Hornet. Al Woodworth's original .22 Hornet NRA Springfield is in the NRA Museum. Key to getting good accuracy in the Hornet is having a proper chamber. The standard SAAMI chamber belies its blackpowder origins and is not of ideal configuration. The European CIP...
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    M1A M-14 slam fire

    I have examined several M1 Garand, Ruger Mini-14 and M1A rifles which have slam-fired. All such incidents I am personally aware of occurred using handloads. 1) While soft primers may be a contributing factor, this is not the sole explanation. 2) If primers are not seated below flush...
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    Tigre 44 mag question

    El Tigre's were rather poor Spanish copies of the Winchester 92 which were made in .44-40 Winchester. Not safe to fire .44 Magnum in these as the cases will split. OK to shoot .44-40 if that is really what you've got.
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    Steel Targets

    You will need 3/8 thick AR500 to withstand .308 and .223. Chain will not stand up and will break with the first bullet hit. You want to make a folding tri-pod target stand in which the edge of a swinging upright is welded edge-on across the back of the target, and the face angled about 70...
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    Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

    Colt Pocket .32 ACP I love my Type III .32 ACP and do carry it frequently, because it is flat, accurate and for me a natural pointer. Only non-starter on one of these is if the barrel is so bad that accuracy is poor. A lightly pitted salt & peppery barrel will shoot fine, but one which is...
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    Is there an optometrist in the house?

    I am 61 and had cataract surgery in my dominant right eye in June of last year. During the surgery an interoccular implant lens of intermediate focus inserted in my right eye. Objects from 20-40 inches away are in sharp focus. I need a slight correction for distance and for precision close work...
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    Alberts Bullets

    With light target loads not exceeding standard pressure .38 Special or .45 wadcutter they were accurate and satisfactory.
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    (Gun Recycling) What to do with a firearm at the very end of it's lifecycle

    Our PD accepts turn-in firearms from citizens no questions asked. Computer checks are run on serial numbers, but if they come up clean they reviewed by the firearms unit for possible crime lab reference or training use, and if not, they are scrapped by smashing in a hammer mill then burning in...
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    Any Colt shooters?

    I still carry Colts and they are my "go-to" guns. I have a Dick Special 2", two Police Positive 4 inchers, an Official Police 4" and an Officer's Model Match 6". All .38 Specials. I've worn out several smiths and don't own any anymore, but still have my Colts and a couple of Rugers because...
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    Favorite .30-40 Krag Load?

    Slug your barrel and/or cast chamber first! Krag barrels vary widely in dimensions, so the first thing you should do is to cast your chamber and slug your barrel to see which bullets will fit best. If groove diameter is .3095 or less, you should use .308 diameter jacketed bullets. If your...
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    Win 30-30 for rural defense?

    Prior to about 1970 Winchester 94s were common law enforcement armament in rural areas. Today lever guns still have the advantage of a non-threatening, familiar appearance which “doesn’t scare the natives, like an assault rifle does. If you want to keep a low profile, but be reasonably well...
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    Best "upgrades" for the Ruger Single Six?

    On mine I replaced the factory rear sight with Hamilton Bowen's Rough Country rear, I did the reverse-spin pawl and the Belt Mountain locking base pin.
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