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Post by kaytod on Nov 2, 2011 19:12:06 GMT -5
Generally speaking, If I have to sort things out at distance I grab the ole Ruger in 338 Win. My wife has it's brother in stainless that she uses for coyotes.
If I need a quicker handling for inside 200, it is a 1932 Husky 9.3x57 with solids. My wife grabs it's mate in 6.5x55 with 156 grain Norma Oryx.
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Post by kaytod on Nov 1, 2011 17:14:53 GMT -5
I understand your professionalism and I applaud you for it.
Me, I'm just a twisted sort of humor.
Kinda like one of our area farmers who put these words on his manure spreader...
"Turd Hearse"
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Post by kaytod on Oct 29, 2011 20:19:10 GMT -5
Congratulations on a fine handgun.
I've never made the jump to own one but every 50 AE Desert Eagles I've shot have been very accurate. I'm glad to see yours performs similarly. I have very few issues with them. First being an auto is picking up the brass. Guess it comes from being a revolver shooter and handloader. The only other thing is the "arched" back grip hits my oversize hand low on the meaty portion and leaves me feeling like I'm trying to hold two cue balls together on the flat spot. ( which doesn't work ) Perhaps it is from years of shooting the flat back Gold Cup that has me a bit off.
Great shooting. Give us the report when you put meat on the table and don't forget all the details.
Enjoy.
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Post by kaytod on Oct 26, 2011 20:08:23 GMT -5
Catchy phrase on the back,
Like this?
"Yesterday's meals on wheels"
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Post by kaytod on Oct 26, 2011 20:05:34 GMT -5
About 20 miles and I'd be in Missouri!
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Post by kaytod on Oct 26, 2011 20:02:14 GMT -5
The 500 Linebaugh is far more versatile than most folks, who are unfamiliar with the round, think. It lends itself to reduced loads well, and can be loaded from mild to wild.
As far as 44 mag recoil goes, when loaded mildly the 500 has a different recoil than the 44. To me, the difference is heavy push rather that the rattling vibration of the 44. In fact, if you've ever shot one of the S&W 329PD with factory 44's, to me they are far worse that even the wild loads form a 500 Linebaugh.
Trail boss powder is really nice for your powder puff, low recoil stuff in the 500. Very pleasant to shoot. My sister in law weighs 125 soaking wet, and shoots the 500 with Trail boss and a 468 gn bullet at about 650. She handles it well and her hands are about the size of a teacup.
I've shot 12 grains of Unique and a 450 Keith for about 850 and it is far easier than full house 44's. At least to me. More push less snap. Even John's HS-6 loads with a 435 at 1000 are not at all brutal. I would say they bounced like a 44 but weren't as snappy.
A big slug going slow may go "pop" when shot but big holes will appear in game and they tend to keel over quickly, usually with two holes from one shot.
Don't be afraid of the 500, it's far easier on you than you'd think
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Post by kaytod on Oct 22, 2011 21:37:15 GMT -5
I'm glad to have encouraged your addiction!
All the best Todd
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Post by kaytod on Oct 17, 2011 18:36:19 GMT -5
While not a 44 special, I did shoot Bullseye target for two years with my 44 mag.
My load was a Lee 208 WC loaded flush with the case mouth and 3.2 grains of 700X. Out to 25 yards they would cut a bughole out of the Redhawk, IF I did my part.
One thing about it, that load has no recoil.
Velocities were never chronographed, Sorry.
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Post by kaytod on Oct 2, 2011 8:34:16 GMT -5
At least the character didn't "slip the safety off on his revlover" like one of my wife's novels. She is now an avid mistake finder in books.
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Post by kaytod on Oct 1, 2011 8:32:33 GMT -5
My wife will be shooting her 475 with a Lee 400 RF over 12 grains of unique for 1060fps.
I'll be using my 38-40 Linebaugh with 200gn Beartooth FPGC over 29.0 of H-110 for 1750fps
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Post by kaytod on Sept 24, 2011 14:14:55 GMT -5
Beartooth has a 200 grain FNGC and Montana Bullet works also has a 200 grain FNGC. The Beartooth is a bit more like a WFN and the Montana is a bit more traditional with a smaller Meplat. ''
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Post by kaytod on Sept 24, 2011 14:11:33 GMT -5
You may get a variety of opinoins on this, some will be quite opposing.
Here is mine, take if for what it's worth.
Shooting an oversize bullet thru a your throats are not a problem. The bullet doesnt know the difference between the sizing die and the "sizing die" or throat. What it will do is insure that there is a tight seal that keeps the high pressure gasses from bypassing the bullet, eroding the bearing surface and spraying the peeled lead down the barrel. Tight bullet usually defeat most leading problems.
There are a couple things to remember though. The chamber must have enough room to "release" the bullet. On the old 45 colts in Ruger some of their thorats went over .456. One neighbors Smith went .460. If your throats are big and the chambers tight, your brass may not expand to "let loose" the bullet. ( this can cause pressure problems) Another thing is if the oversize bullet is dead pressed against the smaller throat. This will cause pressure signs as the bullet cannot get a run at the thorat.
Your Smith may have the latter problem combined with what is a pretty fast powder. It may be that the bullet cannot get a start and makes a bit of a pressure peak. However another situation may be happening too. It may have just enough pressure to start to weld the case to the chamber momentarily, then expelling the primer the .004 of headspace. Then the pressure comes on and moves the case back onto the standing breech re-seating the primer, before the bullet starts to move causing the flat primer.
Anyway, back to the question at hand. No re-sizing your bullets to a smaller diameter isn't a problem. Nor is shooting a larger bullet thru the smaller throat but it may require a bit of load massaging. I would suggest a slower powder than Unique. HS-6, 2400, H-110/296 or VV 110 to name a few.
I have an old Ruger in 45 Colt. It has .455 throats. I regularly shoot .456 bullets with no problems. In fact they are the most accurate of all.
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Post by kaytod on Sept 19, 2011 18:59:54 GMT -5
The "45 Maximum", not to be confused with the 458 Maximum by John Linebaugh are both 1.6" cases.
The 45 max was a brainchild (If I remember correctly) of Elgin Gates along with the other supermags. Probably labeled the 45 supermag. It has also been cone by Mike Harmon of DesMoines IA. as well as others I'm sure.
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Post by kaytod on Sept 14, 2011 16:45:25 GMT -5
Axe, Looks like you got taken. That barrel is full of HOLES! Perhaps it's rusted out or something. Maybe it's termites! Yikes. I think I'd have to look for a new barrel, one that has only two holes in it. The one where the bullet goes in, and the other where it comes out! Haha (cant find the durn smilies)
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Post by kaytod on Sept 11, 2011 12:42:06 GMT -5
Wow a 3 shot Security six, haven't seen one of those in a while! Pretty rare. My brother has a rare Smith 41 mag that is also a 3 shot, but it's an open top version.
Twisted sense of humor eh?
Congratulations on the new three screw. Sorry about yer Security six.
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