Post by danwesson41fan on Mar 18, 2012 11:40:15 GMT -5
I have been reading and digesting as much as I can regarding the availability of brass for the Herters 401 Powermag. Apparently, this is a rare-bird and when found, it is a little on the expensive side. Alternative methods have been shown to make the round from 41 magnum, 30-30, and 35 Remington, and the like. Then, it hit me: two of the predecessors to the Powermag was the 401 Boser Special and the 401 Eimer, wildcat rounds based on the 401 Winchester Self Loading Cartridge. I did a paper side by side comparison. With the exception of the length of the SL ctg and its semi-rimless nature, this brass MIGHT do the trick. If I understand correctly, the 401 SL might have a slightly smaller case volume than the PM. However, a resize and a trim die later, it wouldn't be too much apart from the Powermag. the hook is, will the small rim diameter of the SL preclude its use in a Powermag cylinder?
As an aside, I always wondered why there wasn't a revolver built on the Winchester Self Loading cartridge? Everyone on the 40-41 bandwagon seems to keep passing by an obvious alternative. There is an ample amount of reloading components available, but we'd be competing with the 401 Winchester SL boys on the availability of these items. But the 401 SL is definitely up there with any 10mm magnum type round. DW41F
As an aside, I always wondered why there wasn't a revolver built on the Winchester Self Loading cartridge? Everyone on the 40-41 bandwagon seems to keep passing by an obvious alternative. There is an ample amount of reloading components available, but we'd be competing with the 401 Winchester SL boys on the availability of these items. But the 401 SL is definitely up there with any 10mm magnum type round. DW41F
