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Post by kaytod on Dec 2, 2020 18:11:16 GMT -5
Throw my name in the hat if you please. Thank you.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 28, 2020 17:09:00 GMT -5
I don't know his situation other than his health has been a mess. My brother is in the same situation too with a gun there. Prayers are that he is doing better, but I've not heard any news.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 23, 2020 19:40:01 GMT -5
John had some pressure data on a load for the No 1 that was a 400 at 2150 fps, with the bullet seated out to the 475 Maximum OAL. I don't remember what it was off my head. I do remember it wasn't a critical or unsafe load, but it was maximum or a bit over for pressures.
That is pretty good for a 1.4" case, duplicating the 450-400 Nitro Express
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Post by kaytod on Nov 23, 2020 9:31:52 GMT -5
If you decide to send it down the road, I've got a close friend that is looking for one! He got bit by the bug due to one of the fellows that comes to the local shoot with a No 1 in 475. He shoots a Cast Performance 375grain loaded to 475 Max OAL with H-110 or 296, for 2035 fps over the chronograph.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 22, 2020 13:35:28 GMT -5
Thank you Bradshaw for enumerating on the other aspects too.
As a story goes, from Jim Taylor. Many here know Jim and if you don't you are missing out. Jim is a wonderful gentleman with too long a history and firearm knowledge to enumerate here. As I remember the story, He and his father secured a Colt SAA in 45 Colt. Upon their first trip shooting it, they fired one time and all six rounds fired. Yep the cylinder was full of empties. It had went full-auto so to speak. Yes a SAA Colt!
Upon inspection the firing pin bushing was gone, thus the primer was totally unsupported by the recoil shield and the only thing providing resistance was the hammer and hammer spring behind the hammer mounted firing pin. The primer would shoot out the back of the cartridge through the hole in the frame where the missing bushing was to be. This re-cocked the hammer and indexed the cylinder to the next round while the trigger was still depressed. Thus the worlds fastest fanning too place inadvertently, firing all six rounds in rapid succession sounding like one long shot. The disconcerting part is that the primers were shot directly back at the shooter but thankfully rotated off the hammer mounted firing pin to alternate trajectory.
Thus is the most dramatic example of hammer bounce due to primer firing!
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Post by kaytod on Nov 22, 2020 8:15:06 GMT -5
You are welcome. Let me know if that solves the problem. I'd be willing to bet a cup of coffee that it does.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 21, 2020 17:19:22 GMT -5
Hammer spring or the Main spring, not the trigger return spring. It is the one that drives the hammer.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 21, 2020 16:16:52 GMT -5
My advise to you, Change one thing at a time to see what the problem is. The easiest thing to change will be the hammer spring as it doesn't involve complete disassembly. If that doesn't do it, then go to the next item.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 21, 2020 11:46:21 GMT -5
I took it to the range today and put 75 rounds thru it. It shoots like a laser, but had some function problems. Several times on recoil the cylinder spun and jumped a hole and the latch/bolt either landed with a fired chamber under the hammer or the bolt dropped on the cylinder out of the notch. Both obviously stop proceedings. The latch/bolt looks to have been heavily polished and appears shorter where it goes thru the bottom of the grip frame, plus its somewhat beveled on one side. Have ordered a replacement for it and another latch pin spring. Sent an email to the seller as well, though I suspect he had no idea. For now I will see if it can be made reliable. Disappointing.. If the gun has had an "Action Job", some folks will put a reduced power hammer spring in the gun. This reduces the cocking force and can effect the trigger pull as well. When this is done on guns that have a diet of heavier loads rather than cowboy action loads, it can create problems. During recoil the gun rises against wrist tension and stops, or the rotation of the gun stops at some point. The heavy single action hammer continues to move, partially cocking the gun against the soft hammer spring. When this happens, the bolt latch moves down and lets the cylinder rotate. If the hammer spring is mushy or soft, replace it with at least a factory weight spring. This should cure the problem. I find I prefer an extra power hammer spring, as it gives a more secure strike on the primer, keeps the firing pin extended while trigger is depressed during firing and helps to keep the cartridge in the proper position a minuscule amount of time longer until the cartridge expands to stick to the chamber. This eliminates hammer bounce with heavier loads and most definitely with major calibers. I then depend on a well done trigger and sear surfaces to get the proper trigger pull.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 14, 2020 11:05:00 GMT -5
Anyone try H110 in .38-40 with 200 gr cast bullets? What is your platform? If you are shooting a Ruger New Model, shoot me a line.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 14, 2020 10:48:54 GMT -5
Friends all. I don't have any experience with shooting bears, or any animal with jaws and claws. I therefore defer to those who have. I have shot a lot of butcher steers, which will give us similar mass and bone structure, so here are my thoughts.
The primary prerequisite should be accurate application of the firearm. I tend to be of the opinion, that it should be the largest caliber/bullet that you can apply with precision. The secondary item is repeatability with subsequent shots. Which would be my goal in a situation regarding quarry with pointy appendages.
Perhaps we could be 450 AK to comment, as I believe he has a great story with bear and the 45 Colt. As memory serves me, the 45 Colt was in a Marlin ( makes a bit of difference with velocity but for cartridge example, I'll use it here ), the bear was a black bear. Bullets were 270gn cast, and after 10 rounds the bear had 18 holes. That is how I remember the story. Perhaps Frank could clarify, as it's been many years since I've heard it. The point being, even the 45 Colt with proper bullets, has sufficient penetration to handle such game. Once the shooter can pick the power lever he/she can apply with accuracy and do so repeatedly, then get an appropriate bullet that will do the job. Cartridges of greater horsepower will do little if applied around the edges of the game.
As for preferences between the 454, 480, 475 Linebaugh, 500 JRH and 500 Linebaugh, there is an advantage for the larger diameters and heavier bullets. However the 454 or 480 Ruger are no slouch. It can be had in both single action and double action revolvers from Ruger for a reasonable price.
Also, Reloading folks have a great advantage, we can tailor loads to a desired level of control for themselves or others, with major caliber guns.
As for me, to answer the OP's question, I don't think you could go wrong with the 480 Ruger. It's a great cartridge that is versatile and has plenty of power.
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Post by kaytod on Jul 25, 2020 6:48:56 GMT -5
David, Very nice description and work on the grip frames. Ronnie has addressed a major problem for us with his frames. I'm delighted with his Kaytod model, although not for me, but for my wife and several friends who's hands all measure nearly the same in palm and finger lengths. The only differences are widths across the knuckles and palm. Primarily the differences between male and female. It had given them the length of pull needed for proper trigger placement. Combine that with an additional 2.5 degrees of angle and their smaller hands, it keeps the trigger guard from the middle knuckle well.
Ronnie sent me one of your Bradshaw models, since I tend to swallow up a Bisley. ( see my avitar, that's a full sized bisley, not a single six ) I can't wait to put it on something with generous recoil. Now selecting what I'm going to place it on. I'll keep everyone updated as possible.
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Post by kaytod on Jun 25, 2020 18:30:31 GMT -5
Ben Forkin is a great choice.
Mic McPherson is also a Marlin Guru. Probably the most knowledgable on what they can be made into. He is a great choice also.
Regan Nonneman has done fine work in the past, alas the last few years he has been suffering some severe health problems which has caused great delays.
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Post by kaytod on Jun 4, 2020 16:33:53 GMT -5
Singing Tenor?
Ten-or more miles away from everyone?
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Post by kaytod on Jun 2, 2020 17:58:11 GMT -5
Frank, Mom always said you were a suck-up!
The first Kaytod went on the 44 spl Flattop. I have several folks that have the standard Bisley Flattops, and we will shoot them side by side in about a 1 1/2 weeks. Should be a good comparison. Got some standard pressure special stuff. Some with 14.0 grains of 2400 and a 250 Keith, some with #X* grains of H110 and a 280 Keith.
Next one will go on my wife's 475 Linebaugh. That should be a good proof test if it is comfortable with that level of recoil.
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