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Post by dhd on Jan 17, 2022 20:50:13 GMT -5
My 357 killed my thumb and while there getting an action job that I thought was already done (read the box label dummy, not the description), they did something to the transition to the throat. Not a thumb buster anymore, but I can't just throw a .358" in there either.
My 327 was a PITA with anything bigger than .312". It liked to smear some all over the cylinder face and barrel. It got some work done to the holes. I'm not hanging my head about it and it shoots like a super star now. I still have to pay attention to bullet size but one of my Lee sizers is marked FA97...
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Post by dhd on Jan 1, 2022 8:59:59 GMT -5
What front sight blade is that? Clements or Garza?
Who did you get to fit the grips?
I just couldn't help the second question...
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Post by dhd on Dec 25, 2021 2:25:32 GMT -5
Does yours have the loud holes in the barrel? My older 83 has these devices and they help make a bright flash in case it's needed. The extra noise probably helps scare away the boogeyman too.
I can remember the first time I looked at the loading data FA has and thinking "you gotta be shi¥¥ing me". I learned the case can hold that much H110 and the revolver doesn't care (similar to the Honey Badger Youtube videos).
Some of the steel I shoot would be considered a mild steel but it is over 1" thick (typically shot at 600 yards with target rifles). When it's hit with the Casull at 50 yards with jacketed bullets, it'll get a slight dent. It's a heck of a round out of a ridiculously strong revolver. Not bad to shoot at all for all of it's antics.
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Post by dhd on Dec 19, 2021 9:31:54 GMT -5
I came in late on this thread. I haven't measured my cylinders, but the MP Ruger Only bullet fits easily in my 45 Colt cylinder. My 45 Colt loads fit both my 5.5" Bisley or the FA 45 Colt cylinder without any problems.
As far as recoil using the same loads from either of the above mentioned revolvers is concerned, the FA definitely recoils less. It is also a apples and oranges comparison as the FA has a 7.5" Magnaport barrel and wears a Leupold 4× scope.
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Post by dhd on Dec 15, 2021 7:35:08 GMT -5
I find if I don't measure them, I don't need to trim them. I don't shoot tons of them, honestly it's never even crossed my mind to measure/trim them. I dont think I have ever trimmed 223 / 5.56 yet I loaded some Hornady 6.5 Grendel brass that had two firings on them. Went to chamber a round and the bolt didn't go all the way home. I could not pull that bolt handle back to save both my legs. Got it home and cleared it with a brass brazing rod and I had a perfect crimp almost through the bullet jacket from the brass being compressed by the chamber. That coulda been bad had that bolt gone all the way locked. Never again. Yes, Alexander Arms upper. There were slightly different chambers when this thing was new. I seem to remember the main differences was the leade and there was some confusion and angst. My particular chamber was cut by Satern in one of their 26" SS cut rifled barrels and it has the shorter leade. I can jam if I choose and still have a little bit of room in the magazines. I find more consistent accuracy jumping, though it will also shoot well @ 600 jamming. Did you find the issue with the ammo you were referring to? I always considered the 6.5 Grendel a hot rod and I had to pay attention to my handloads and resizing the brass particularly.
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Post by dhd on Dec 15, 2021 7:06:27 GMT -5
I trim mine to 1.520" when they need trimming. In my experience, that little case doesn't need trimming often and my particular chamber this number gives me enough wiggle room.
My Gendel was an AA Overwatch that became something else. I only use AA or Lapua brass (same thing) and it lasts a long time.
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Post by dhd on Dec 15, 2021 6:54:42 GMT -5
Personally I use Thumblers Tumblers model AR12 (had it for about 35 years now) and one of their vibratory tumblers (UV18). Not cheap, but as I mentioned about the AR12, they last and last.
I used to use ceramic media for my BPCR cases in the AR12 but changed to SS last year. It doesn't jam up like the ceramic did in cases and arguably does a better job much faster. Like in all things we do often, you develop a system and it speeds up the process.
I keep walnut media in the UV18 that I treat with nu finish car wax and it does a fine job of keeping the brass clean between SS tumbling sessions.
The only high volume shooting I do is with 9mm race guns and that brass get vibratory tumbled and then into the Dillon. Everything else from revolver and rifle ammo gets loaded in single stage presses.
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Post by dhd on Dec 7, 2021 4:56:36 GMT -5
I have no idea of the velocity but I mainly use one load for my M60 357 Magnum. I use 8.5 grains of HS6, either 550 or 200 primer, and MP Molds GCHP Hammer with 20/1 powder coated. Not a nice feeling load but it shoots well.
This is NOT a nice little revolver no matter how good it may look! I've joked about it before being a miniature donkey (cute until it kicks you). It now has a Garza front sight that is easy to see and the correct height so all is well until the trigger is pulled....
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Post by dhd on Dec 1, 2021 15:15:00 GMT -5
I can't tell you exactly but my 97 in 327 was .311" and my S6 in 32 H&R was just about all of them (they're .314" now to even them all up).
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Post by dhd on Nov 26, 2021 8:25:14 GMT -5
I had to order some blued pins and do them myself. Can't remember the place but he was a cowboy action builder/supplier. The pins were slotted so they had a different look. My final product looked very good to me and I only did the visible ends of the pins. I did not use the molten salts so I had to pay close attention to the color and remove the flame before I "got there". If someone like Tyler would sell them the final product would be perfect.
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Post by dhd on Nov 25, 2021 8:54:11 GMT -5
As I can hunt deer with a benchrest rifle if I choose, I don't look for lightweight. I hunt (rarely now) from tower stands that could double as tiny houses.
My last build 6ish years ago (time has flown) was a 223AI, Stiller TAC30 action, Bartlein 1-7 twist 27.5" then brake, Manners T5A with a PT&G DBM, Jewell tigger (of course), Nightforce 8-32 NXS, and built by LRI. It's probablby 11 pounds all up and kicks so hard I can spot my own trace. I will say it's not as accurate as some rifles I own, but it can stay inside 2" at 600. Not a hunting rifle but I suppose our huge deer in SC would be impressed.
Just coming back around to rifles, I'm blown away at all of the new actions that are available and a couple or three new cut rifled barrel makers. I'm more old school and like layed up fiberglass/carbon than chassis stocks though.
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Post by dhd on Nov 25, 2021 8:30:09 GMT -5
How much fitting is required with the Ronnie Wells Brass Grip frame ? I bought a Bisley, flat top, 44 special about 5 years ago. It is one of the newer production models and I think it would look sweet with a brass grip frame on it. Some use files and some use sandpaper. I use a surface plate and the stick on rolls of paper in different grits. Radius areas i ended up using a dremel with cratex wheels at a sane speed and finish up with some round stock with the stick on paper. The only area where I was concerned was where the cylinder frame and gripframe meet around the hammer. You just have to decide the angle that's pleasing to your eye. My shooting partner and I have done 4 now. In truth the only hard part is making the grips fit your hand the way you want and that is the most personal detail of all. That stated, fitting the grips to your hand is one of those things that when you do it yourself, you have complete control of the final product. Being spoiled now I can't imagine not being able to fit my own grips. I suspect if you're nice to Ronnie (and possibly tell him he's handsone) he'll send some nice figured wood with the gripframe...
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Post by dhd on Nov 25, 2021 7:45:03 GMT -5
WHEN I BUY A STOCK RUGER SINGLE ACTION I KNOW I AM PROBABLY GETTING A BELT MOUNTAIN No. 5 BASE PIN FOR IT, WILL HAVE THE CYLINDER THROATS CHECKED/WORKED ON BY 2 DOGS, WILL PUT A BOWEN OR BFR RS ON IT, WILL DO SOME TRIGGER WORK ON IT, AND/OR WILL LOOK FOR SOME NICE GRIPS, JUST THE BASICS. Yep, just the basics. I have dropped to the level of buying spares of each of those with the exception of grips (and throats) just in case.... In truth, the only handguns I own that haven't at least been touched by me or a good smith is a Reminton 51 in 32 and a Walther PPK/s. I don't discriminate as I'll do it to a revolver, auto, or rifle. Sadly, I even started doing Cerakote as we had enough rifles and pistols that it was cheaper to just do it ourselves.
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Post by dhd on Nov 24, 2021 5:55:50 GMT -5
I agree on the Lovell mount for both the 83 and 97 and it's available.
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Post by dhd on Nov 24, 2021 5:43:41 GMT -5
I'm starting to come back around to shooting my midrange rifles (600 yards) and loaded about 50 rounds of 6×47 Lapua. This rifle is usually loaded with 105 grain Berger Hybrids, H4350, CCI 450'S, in Lapua cases. Also, because I can, I play with a 223AI that I shoot 80 grain Berger VLD's, Fed 205M's, Varget, in Lapua cases.
The 223AI will not compete with the 6×47L but is so much fun to shoot. The 223AI is built on a Stiller action, Bartlien 1-7 27.5" barrel, and built by LRI. I use their muzzle brake and can watch my trace and when the sun is right, I can see the bullet as a gold streak from about 400 yards to the target.
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