.357 in stripper clips (No Really)

[HiWayMan]

I made an interseting discovery last night. .357 rounds will fit in an SKS stripper clip. Cool. With some practice I found I was making reloads just as quickly, in one night, as with speed strips, which has taken months of practice. Holding onto the stripper place a round in the chamber and pull away and repeat. Smooth and fast. This worked especially well with my 8-shot Taurus 608 for which the only speed loaders available that I've found are Maxfires. (Damn Maxfire POS ) I plan to cut some down tonight for my Taurus 606 and 651. While these aren't as fast as speedloaders they are more compact and retain the cartridges better than speed strips. If you don't believe me on how fast it is just try it.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

You know, I heard that before but never got around to trying it. I'm going to tonight. Soon as I get home it's down to the gun room.

 

[Grump]

What about putting TWO in the chambers, pulling the clip away, and then doing it only two more times?

That's how I learned with the old Bianchi Speed Strips. Even tried twisting the cases to get 3 in on one push, but that did NOT work.

 

[PO2Hammer]

Would these work for a single action revolver?
I have often thaught of using Desert Eagle .357 mags to 'speed' load my F/A 97 .357.
I almost ignored this thread, glad I didn't.
Thanx!

 

[ChristopherG]

Okay, dorky non-milsurp-rifle-owner question here: where do I get an SKS stripper clip, and how will I know it when I see it?

Edit: Oops--never mind. I don't know what they look like, but I do know they're dirt cheap at Natchez. I'll tack some on my next order and try it out!

 

[HiWayMan]

Grump,

You can put two in at a time, but I think it actually takes longer than doing it singlely.

 

[0007]

FWIW -
you can carry five rounds of .45ACP in a 7.62 X 51 5rd stripper clip. Makes for a nice flat load in the pocket. One in each back pocket and you've got a magazine reload...

 

[Bart Noir]

Not sure I like this idea....

I've had clumsy days, even when not under stress. We should practice our reloads. Practice alot. So the day will come when I screw up and grind a steel clip into the finish on (Gollum voice on) my precious (voice off), my special wheelgun. Holster wear is honorable, dummy-scratches are not.

Bart Noir