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Post by gregs on Jan 1, 2024 3:53:22 GMT -5
Just finished up a copy of one of his xdraws. Someone got some pics of the front and back of one? Maybe... imgur.com/a/UYFtIjl
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Post by gregs on Jan 1, 2024 3:39:39 GMT -5
Heavy Recoil day. Smith Model 17 that I need to put a micro red dot on and a FA M83 in 22LR with a Delta Point.
Tomorrow, probably the same until I get the lead pot hot and fireform 50 9.3x74R to 410x3"
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Post by gregs on Jan 1, 2024 0:14:45 GMT -5
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Post by gregs on Dec 31, 2023 18:30:40 GMT -5
There's the Plow, the Super and the Bisley. You need to find a super and try it out. It is an extended plow.
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Post by gregs on Dec 31, 2023 17:25:49 GMT -5
It was funny cause I just went down the TSS rabbit hole Friday then I see a post about 410s and turkeys. That was the clearest and most concise comparison to really explain the densities of the different types of shot.
Some guys are wacking them in the 60 yard neighborhood with #8 & 9s.
Gobblernation.com
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Post by gregs on Dec 31, 2023 2:17:10 GMT -5
Making memories. Priceless!
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Post by gregs on Dec 31, 2023 1:50:57 GMT -5
I picked up a SxS 410 shotgun for Chrismas. Due to the non existence of 410 ammo on the store shelves, I have resorted to CBC brass 2.5" brass shot shells and 9.3x74R brass for 3" shells. The 100 each that I purchased should last the remainder of my time left here. I say this cause I've done alot of patterning and experimenting trying to raise my scores. You get 1 good reload from a factory shell, after that, the strength of the crimp gets weak and your pattern shrinks about 2" each reload. I couldn't break a 90+ average without shooting factory new shells in competition.
I shot alot of 410 when I shot skeet competently so I know my way around a 2.5" 410 shell. Generally, the 410 is considered a 20-30 yard gun. There is a diminished return trying to stretch the killing power of the 410 further because of the small 1/2oz payload space in a 2.5" shell. Try to go to larger shot = less pellets in the pattern. There is a balance and 7.5 is about as large as you can go in a 2.5 shell.
3" shells are a different animal with the additional payload space. While getting ready to start experimenting with loads for 3" shells, I found the TSS rabbit hole on a turkey hunting forum.
These guys are getting 100 pellet 10 inch patterns at 40 yards with a 410 using #9 and #10 size TSS shit. TSS is speedy but it is pretty impressive.
Material Properties:
Steel shot weighs about 7.5 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) and is harder than lead.
Lead shot weighs about 10.6 g/cc and is a relatively soft metal, deforms easily and is reasonably gentle on a gun barrel.
Hevi-Shot weighs about 12 g/cc and is a mixture of tungsten, nickel and steel and is a much harder metal than lead. It can damage the inside of the barrel of a shotgun and therefore must be loaded with thicker shot wads for more barrel protection.
Hevi-13 weighs about 13g/cc but is otherwise similar to regular Hevi-Shot.
Federal Heavy Weight weighs about 15.2 g/cc and has a higher percentage of tungsten in the metal which makes it heavier than the previously mentioned materials.
TSS weighs about 18 g/cc and has the highest percentage of tungsten of any shot available today and is therefore the heaviest shot currently available. It is an extremely hard material and requires even more precautions than the others to protect the shotgun from damage.
TSS comes in three densities, 13 (hevishot), 15 & 18
Non-toxic shot has come a long way. Good luck on the hunt!
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Post by gregs on Dec 30, 2023 18:09:41 GMT -5
I received a 2" flat latch from my father after he passed. Alot of history with that revolver being a constant companion of his during his 25 years in the NYPD. The RB grips are dainty to say the least.
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Post by gregs on Dec 30, 2023 18:01:40 GMT -5
Nice, I've got a set of dies too. Just need a reamer and time to attend to an Anschutz 1700. Time has really been the main shortage. I'm only getting 3 loads out of new brass before I don't feel comfortable. Hoping to extend it's life since I'm down to my last 100-150 pieces of brass.
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Post by gregs on Dec 30, 2023 17:56:43 GMT -5
That's a better option than I had in mind. I had put parts together for a Redhawk build that was headed to JRH last month and picked up what I thought was a Stainless Steel S&W N Frame Target Hammer to tig to the Redhawk hammer spur.
Turns out in speaking with Jack that the Smith SS hammers are carbon steel and chrome plated. 😔 Jack was talking about tigging buildup and shaping it instead. I do have a spare bisley hammer laying around. This might be a possibility if there isn't too much porosity. It can turn into a gopher mega den once you start up.
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Post by gregs on Dec 28, 2023 2:52:48 GMT -5
What size bullets? They need to be .451 or your barrels need to be throated.
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Post by gregs on Dec 20, 2023 15:04:22 GMT -5
When you get into the 475 & 500 LB, generally whatever is available. Bought my first set of 475 dies about a year before I found a revolver because they always seemed to be outta stock all the time the previous 5 years prior. When I finally found a gun to my liking, it came with a set of dies. Go figure.
Oh, got 2 sets or RCBS.
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Post by gregs on Dec 18, 2023 7:46:22 GMT -5
Got the 275 carbine mold for my Winouko 92 but haven't got it hot yet. Had good luck with a 270 SSA AND A 454424 IN A 94AE Trapper, but sent it down the road when I came upon an 92 Trapper take down.
That mold was designed for the lever action carbines so it should be a good one.
Do a search over on castboolits to see the results of the group buy.
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Post by gregs on Dec 18, 2023 7:39:29 GMT -5
As a new Red Dot devote, please through my name in the hat please.
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Post by gregs on Dec 17, 2023 16:26:23 GMT -5
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