Brian Williams
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If you have a Ruger and are experiencing sticky extraction, call Ruger and have them fix it, they will cover just about anything.
.357 ammo recommendation
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Yeah...remember to file the front sight off!
I would certainly be willing to go a step down in power to ensure reliability. If you manage to break a shoulder or some other major bone and slow him down you might be able to get a reload managed. But then, if given the opportunity, try to shoot him in the nose.
Good luck.
Bexar
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Not sure if this is related, but I too have a revolver with extraction issues.
I sent it to S&W for repair & just today got a bill in the mail.
The repair order says:
REPAIR EXTRACTION (EXTRACTOR ALIGN)
TURN BBL (OPEN B&C)
RANGE TEST
Total $86.00
Not sure what #2 is, so I sent an email to S&W asking that & asking why it isn't covered under warranty.
(sorry, not looking to hi-jack this thread)
UPDATE:
S&W said:
The items needing repair are wear orientated, turn barrel closes the gap between the barrel and cylinder to the proper distance.
I sent it to S&W for repair & just today got a bill in the mail.
The repair order says:
REPAIR EXTRACTION (EXTRACTOR ALIGN)
TURN BBL (OPEN B&C)
RANGE TEST
Total $86.00
Not sure what #2 is, so I sent an email to S&W asking that & asking why it isn't covered under warranty.
(sorry, not looking to hi-jack this thread)
UPDATE:
S&W said:
The items needing repair are wear orientated, turn barrel closes the gap between the barrel and cylinder to the proper distance.
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Buck Snort
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Maybe if your cylinder bores were polished really slick those cases would slide out easier?
50caliber123
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How did that Corbon 200gr Hardcast load work out? I bought a 20rd box and fired two shots of it through my Blackhawk. It seemed more controllable than the rme 125gr load I was used to.
sonier
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extraction can be helped, get a brush chuck it in a cordless drill, and polish your cylinder, throw a little transmission fluid on the brush and it will lubricate polish and clean this helps my python with my full house loads.
ArchAngelCD
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With the prices of the specialty ammo you are buying like Buffalo Bore and DoubleTap it's going to be hard to practice. I really suggest trying that 180gr hard cast Federal ammo I mentioned above or one of the Remington offerings. The price is much more reasonable so you will be able to afford to practice. I do not recommend taking any ammo you don't practice with along for protecting your life.
revolversrbetter
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the DoubleTap seems relatively cost effective
Sportsmansguide sells the Federal 180 gn Castcore; $25 for a box of 20, that's $1.25/round
DoubleTap direct is selling 200gn Castcore; $40 for a box of 50, that's $0.80/round
not trying to be an advertisement for DoubleTap, I just thought the stuff worked pretty good for me, good controllability, no extraction problems, etc
I usually practice with lighter stuff at a range, this is really just to be carried in a hiking gun
Sportsmansguide sells the Federal 180 gn Castcore; $25 for a box of 20, that's $1.25/round
DoubleTap direct is selling 200gn Castcore; $40 for a box of 50, that's $0.80/round
not trying to be an advertisement for DoubleTap, I just thought the stuff worked pretty good for me, good controllability, no extraction problems, etc
I usually practice with lighter stuff at a range, this is really just to be carried in a hiking gun
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