Post by jimtx on Oct 13, 2016 17:24:25 GMT -5
Well I finally shot my Buckeye today, the 10mm was nothing great. But I was really looking to see what the 38WCF would do, I was not disappointed.
The first load was 175gr FN hardcast using 8grs of HP-38 , Mike V. in handloader stated 6.7grs was his favorite go to load in a colt saa, police positive,etc Knowing HP 38 usually shines at around max loads and being a strong BH I went to 8 to start, see below pic 10 shots @25yds. with me shaking slightly from muscle atrophy I still need PT for my shoulder & bicep muscle from surgery.
The next loads up were "ruger only" 38wcf, I went with 18grs of 2400, using the same 175gr FN and 180 xtp. Each 5 shot group had 1 flyer which in checking the cylinder throats, 2 were tighter than the rest so may have to open up them later. Definetly a difference in recoil and sound, still to me not bad, hot 41 or 44 is more but different with that 40cal slugs. I like this caliber, very versatile. Did notice some case set back but not enough to lock up the cylinder and the cases were fine, no flattened primers, cases mainly dropped easy , couple had a note of stickiness but nothing to speak on, chambers need to be clean & degreased with cases of this design as always for best functioning.
Now to tighten up the Buckeye's action, I have a #5 belt mtn pin but also will be fitting an oversized PC cyl latch as well.
