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Post by gjn on May 10, 2010 16:59:56 GMT -5
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Post by gjn on Mar 4, 2010 18:32:42 GMT -5
I'm really tempted to send one to Gary Reeder to convert to 375 GNR which is the 445 necked down to 375. Something about that cartridge I really like.
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Post by gjn on Dec 17, 2009 12:13:24 GMT -5
I agree the magna grips are nice especially on the shorter barrels. Here's a set of elk on a 3.5" Model 27
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Post by gjn on Dec 14, 2009 14:12:06 GMT -5
Eureka!!!!!
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Post by gjn on Dec 14, 2009 14:11:03 GMT -5
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Post by gjn on Dec 14, 2009 11:06:34 GMT -5
This is more of a test to attempt to post a picture but want to keep it on topic so here's a 4" Model 27 converted to 44 Special and a 5" Model 27 with a Randall knife. [/http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv175/GJN11/IMG_0527.jpg?t=1260806449img]
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Post by gjn on Dec 14, 2009 10:55:38 GMT -5
One good shot, thanks for the help. I hunted in Spearville just outside Dodge City.
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Post by gjn on Dec 9, 2009 17:02:51 GMT -5
Nice buck, congratulations. I just got back from Kansas yesterday. Never hunted there before but I really enjoyed it. I shot mine at 235 yards with a 30 Hart. [/imghttp://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv175/GJN11/?action=view¤t=DSC_0035.jpg]
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Post by gjn on Nov 23, 2009 16:02:44 GMT -5
Mark,
I was shooting LBT 420 WFN's over 8 grains of WW 231 in my 475. It was mild, burned very clean and accuracy was pretty decent.
Stump, I wholeheartily agree with you re: the 480 Ruger. I would love a 5.5" Bisley in 480 Ruger.
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Post by gjn on Nov 22, 2009 17:20:45 GMT -5
I was shooting a Freedom Arms Model 83 today in 475 Linebaugh and found full power loads are beyond my ability to handle though loads in the 900-1050 fps range are fine. It got me wondering what advantages/disadvantages are there to buying say a Freedom Arms in a caliber you can handle loads up to 100% power (ie 44 Mag.) adversed to the 475 Linebaugh/500 Wyoming where you can only handle loads up to maybe 70%. Assume the same gun in each caliber and you handload accordingly. The only big difference to my way of thinking is if you use cast bullets the advantage would go to the larger caliber loaded down because you have a larger metplate bullet to work with. If using jacketed bullets I see the advantage to the smaller caliber because you can load it to a higher velocity to insure greater bullet expansion. I don't see the trajectory as an issue as my maximum range for hunting would not exceed 100 yards. Just wondering what others think.
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Post by gjn on Nov 6, 2009 17:45:28 GMT -5
"Here's one that should to elicit a stoning,... "
Well you seem to have an inkling as to what you were starting so merely being beaten into submission isn't as bad as it could have been. I expect to see you post a receipt for a 44 cal. LBT mold casting a 525 grain WFN-GC's for your 44 special or I am going to post how well my 41 cal 425 WFN penetrates.
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Post by gjn on Nov 3, 2009 22:37:36 GMT -5
Thanks to all for your opinions, pretty much confirms what I was thinking...I should..I shouldn't...I should...I shouldn't....LOL
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Post by gjn on Nov 2, 2009 17:17:06 GMT -5
I recently discussed this issue with Veral Smith of LBT bullets. Here's my question to him and his answer.
Question re DV Formula « on: October 28, 2009, 03:07:27 PM » Quote Modify
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've ran your DV formula for several calibers and LBT bullet designs and found it quite interesting.One item your formula does not take into account is bullet weight and I was wondering if you felt that was not a significant factor assuming a weight within normal parameters for that caliber? I would assume bullet weight would be relevent to accuracy (ie. longer bearing surface,twist rate,etc) and overall penetration (the heavier the bullet the greater the penetration assuming all else is equal) but was wondering what you thought and whether weight had any other significance to you. For instance would a deer hit with a .410 210 WFN react any different than one hit with a .410 275 WFN as they have the same DV value at the same velocity? Thank you. Report to moderator 68.193.139.55 Veral GBO Sponsor
Re: Question re DV Formula « Reply #1 on: October 29, 2009, 10:36:58 PM » Quote
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm glad you asked. If you'll notice, I don't sell many lightweight handgun bullets, but lean toward heavy ones. So very light bullets haven't been considered much in my formula. Yet, the efficiency of large flat noses is so high that bullet weight has little influence on the DV formula if large bones aren't hit. For deer sized game and smaller, which is all most US hunters will ever be able to afford to hunt, the lower end bullet weights which I offer in magnum revolver calibers will hold their wound size all the way through in most cases. For example the 41 cal weights you name. At the same impact velocity you would not be able to see a trace of difference in the wounds on broad side and quartering shots. On a very large deer hit stem to stern, the wound would be slightly smaller at exit with the lighter than with the heavier, but the deer would go down in it's tracks with either. In fact we can take the weight for 41 down to 180 gr before the performance difference gets real noticable. So, I've kept the formula simple, because that's good enough.
You are definately right that heavier bullets are most accurate, so long as weight doesn't get so extreme that stability from inadaquate velocity/rifling spin, becomes a problem.
Your next and un asked question, Would the WFN penetrate far less than the LFN? Very little. Ross Seyfried told me he shot both nose styles, in either 44 or 45 caliber, I forgot which, at the same speed with the same bullet weights, into wet newspapers. The LFN penetrated 2 inches less, both going something over 50 inches, as I recall, and both holes dead straight right up to where the bullets stopped. Yet the WFN wounds nearly twice as large as the LFN in 44 caliber! We are talking about efficiency that I don't understand, nor does anyone else, methinks.
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Post by gjn on Nov 2, 2009 13:37:55 GMT -5
I have a three screw blackhawk I'm looking to do something with. I was thinking of a 41 special as I'm a big 41 fan but was wondering if this really accomplishes anything you can't just as easily do with a downloaded 41 mag? Thanks.
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Post by gjn on Nov 1, 2009 20:29:32 GMT -5
What attachment do you use on the dremel to cut brass? Thanks.
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