It's amazing that this thread goes strong for more than 10 years. Thanks to all who shared very useful information about 41 magnum. Here are some posts from another thread "
Lipsey & Ruger…ask for a GP100 in 41 Magnum!!!"
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/lipsey-ruger…ask-for-a-gp100-in-41-magnum.898006/page-4 , explaining to those new to 41 Magnum, why this cartridge has so loyal shooters.
I foolishly sold Bisley, when retired and moved overseas. I just wanted all my revolvers stainless. Unfortunately, 41 magnum Bisley in stainless wasn't available in my area, and even those manufactured were special edition, read, quite scarce, never imported in Canada.
I recently started target shooting and trying to organize half scale silhouettes, thinking that 357 and 44 will be more than enough. Well, I was wrong, realized how much I am missing 41 Bisley, with 7.5" barrel, and started searching now for another one. Unfortunately, such revolver is hard to find one in my neck of the woods.
Anyhow, hoping to eventually get one in nice condition, so I started thinking about appropriate bullet. Since I want to shot targets and silhouettes, I came to conclusion that ideal bullet, that will cover both disciplines, will be good, old SWC. Considering that the latest (as far as I know) and the best Keith's designed SWC was #503, I started thinking about scaling this design to 41 cal., to get bullet with 220-230 grains weight:
After noticing on the range that conical nose bullet has bit sharper cut holes on paper than tangent nose one (although with 357/38 bullets), I also designed conical nose version.
I had conversation with a fellow shooter, very experienced and highly successful in local competition, and he suggested also to consider multi-groove design of those two versions. Once I am ready, I will ask
http://arsenalmolds.com/ to see if they could make a mold with 4 cavities for bullets above. Idea is to test each design, find out which one is the most accurate, and order 4 or 5 cavity mold for that particular bullet.
Hopefully, ball will start rolling next spring. Will keep you posted.