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Post by whitworth on Mar 13, 2015 5:37:25 GMT -5
That is so beyond cool, Mike, that I hate you and am jealous beyond repair.........
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Post by mike454 on Mar 13, 2015 8:26:39 GMT -5
Thanks Whit, It's one of the last guns that I'd get rid of.
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Post by eskimo36 on Mar 13, 2015 8:43:57 GMT -5
That big cylinder is beautiful in that Colt.
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Post by Fowler on Mar 13, 2015 9:52:42 GMT -5
What load is the gun's sights regulated to?
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Post by whitworth on Mar 13, 2015 12:32:03 GMT -5
Here's one I acquired in a trade that is definitely worthy of this thread. Base gun: Ruger Blackhawk Gunsmith: John Linebaugh Caliber: .475 Linebaugh Barrel: 5 1/2" with integral band Front sight: Linebaugh Rear sight: Bowen Target Basepin: Belt Mountain Finish: Polished stainless steel Gripframe: Bisley Grips: Unknown origins
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Post by CraigC on Mar 13, 2015 13:07:38 GMT -5
I like an unfluted cylinder on a Colt!
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Post by cmh on Mar 13, 2015 13:22:44 GMT -5
Yowzer!!!!! I like that Whit!!
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Post by mike454 on Mar 13, 2015 13:53:06 GMT -5
What load is the gun's sights regulated to? 310 Keith and a healthy dose of H110. The letter I got from Linebaugh to the original owner says it was tested with 25 gr H110 and a 310 but Linebaugh felt 24 grains was more than enough.
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Post by CraigC on Mar 13, 2015 14:09:21 GMT -5
I imagine that's got some snap in a 36oz Colt!
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Post by mike454 on Mar 13, 2015 20:51:05 GMT -5
I haven't shot loads that heavy out of this gun but have shot 280s at nearly 1300 out of another colt SAA, and they do get your attention.
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Post by cmh on Mar 13, 2015 21:54:53 GMT -5
WOW!!!!! I wouldn't think a Colt could do that but then again Dick Casulls first was on a Colt SAA so.....
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Post by mike454 on Mar 13, 2015 22:36:42 GMT -5
Can't do it with a 100% safety margin, but I stood next to a friend as he shot H110 and the RCBS 270SAA weighing around 280 grains over a chronograph. 1350 fps out of a box stock 5 1/2 Colt SAA. We were both surprised and yes, he cut his load back a bit after that. The load was one that should have given about 1100-1200 fps with a 260 grain Keith at less pressure than the 45 colt Keith load using 2400. Obviously he was getting a lot more pressure with the heavier bullet.
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Post by whitworth on Mar 14, 2015 10:33:34 GMT -5
I like an unfluted cylinder on a Colt! So do I -- it looks sexy!
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Post by bushog on Mar 14, 2015 11:02:42 GMT -5
I like that Colt too.
Bet the chambers are the right size!
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Post by cmh on Mar 14, 2015 20:15:19 GMT -5
Here's a custom 2nd gen Colt. Linebaugh oversized toolsteel 6 shot cylinder in 45 colt made in the mid 80's. Intended for 6 shot Ruger loads, say 325s at 1300+. Note the bolt notches, approximately 1/2 the with of a standard Colt notch When I think of a Colt SAA I don't think of a superstrong big bore.... I think classic.... Yours is just downright awesome and I would love to see more pics of it
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