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Post by waterboy on Jun 28, 2011 16:35:08 GMT -5
Lee did a great work on the Herter's a while back which was very helpful in my shooting. Also Glen Fryxell did some stuff. In major magazines Taffin did a spot a while back and way before then it was Hal Swiggett shooting a Powermag. I loaned Dick Williams my Herter's and a bunch of original .401 ammo (the SWC in the photo) including my .38-40 spare cylinder and shells. I told him to look up Lee's article for some info. Dick did a good job compiling some interesting information in one place for a Powermag fancier to reference. Thanks again Lee for the work you put together. SB June 2011 Shooting Illustrated:   |
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 29, 2011 10:51:29 GMT -5
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Post by dmize on Jun 29, 2011 11:36:16 GMT -5
Yup,think I'll have to buy that one too.
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Post by ddixie884 on Mar 17, 2013 9:29:47 GMT -5
Pretty cool.............
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Post by CraigC on Mar 17, 2013 14:32:07 GMT -5
Dude, if you keep bringing all these great threads back to life, I ain't gonna get a thing done today. ;D |
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Post by rjm52 on Mar 20, 2013 16:26:33 GMT -5
THAT would have been the perfect round for the Python, SAA and the yet to have been introduced 686 and GP100. As much as I love the .41 Magnum I think after looking at the GunBlast article the .401 would have been better...
Bob
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 21, 2013 8:33:09 GMT -5
The 401 Powermag is too hot for SAA's but would be fine in 5-shot 686s or GP100s. Ballistically it's equivalent to the 41 Magnum....no better, no worse. Unfortunately 40-cal bullet selection is geared towards the automatics. For that reason I swage 41-calibers to 0.401" for my Powermags. Everything from 215 gr SWCs up to 265 LFNs. It's a great single-action round though if you like convertibles. 10mm Auto, 38-40, 40 S&W, 10mm Magnum, or my 401 Bobcat could be the primaries. The only downside is brass availability. If you don't mind making your own here's how I form PowerMags: www.singleactions.com/401HerterPowermagCaseForming.html-Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by sax45 on Mar 21, 2013 10:23:19 GMT -5
Lee, Great article, I made some using 30-30 cases and worked fine, Using .41 mags is a lot easier, Wish I could find a roll crimp die.
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 21, 2013 11:33:02 GMT -5
My dad and I may be offering a universal crimp die that'll take taper or roll inserts for 22 through 50 cal. I have both types for my 10mm's. I'll keep you posted if we get this off the ground. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by sax45 on Mar 21, 2013 15:09:46 GMT -5
Lee, that would be great. Let me know..
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Post by needsmostuff on Mar 22, 2013 19:44:38 GMT -5
, Wish I could find a roll crimp die. I have not been able to acquire ,borrow or try one but do you suppose a 38-40 factory or roll crimp would work? |
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