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Post by domino300 on Jan 25, 2023 13:37:26 GMT -5
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Post by bradshaw on Oct 14, 2023 10:27:57 GMT -5
Page 9----targets reveal same point of impact for factory Super Blackhawk grip frame, and when Ruger Bisley grip frame is mounted.
Have not tried the Ronnie Wells brass Bradshaw Bisley grip frame, nor RWGF aluminum Bradshaw Bison Finger Groove, on the Blackhawk SRM .357 Maximum. I get along fine with the factory SBH grip frame in the Maximum and prefer it to the Ruger Bisley. The Bradshaw Bisley or Bison Finger Groove may make the .357 Maximum shoot like a .22!
David Bradshaw
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Post by sixshot on Oct 14, 2023 11:10:31 GMT -5
OK, Christmas Karma! Anyone need a few Bradshaw/Martin cast bullets? If you are an experienced caster I'm willing to send you my prized Mountain Mold by Dan Lynch. If you are an inexperienced caster I'll loan you Contender's Mould!!!! True story some one can use my mould for a few days to cast a good supply of great bullets & return it. Send me a PM & I'll get it headed your way. Years ago Dan use to work here in Soda Springs & shot in many of our local matches, sometimes he would bring his daughter & always shot cast bullets.
Dick
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Post by sixshot on Oct 14, 2023 23:01:01 GMT -5
OK, my mould is headed out Monday so a long time forum member can cast up some bullets for his 2 pet Maximums.
Dick
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Post by bigbore5 on Oct 16, 2023 7:16:17 GMT -5
And it will be returned in as good a condition as received.
I've read this thread before, just haven't been a fan of the idea of a revolver bullet without a crimp groove. Thought I should try it and see what all the hoopla has been about since I have the opportunity without the expense of buying a mold. They aren't cheap.
One thing I may have missed is what alloy and what bhn are hunters casting and using for this bullet in their Maxies? I prefer the max for varmints and longer ranges hunting deer.
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 16, 2023 8:11:15 GMT -5
I've been casting the Bradshaw-Martin from 25:1 lead/tin alloy. As cast, it's around Brinell 8-9. However, I powder coat them and that probably drops hardness a little. Either way, they're accurate. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by contender on Oct 16, 2023 9:25:09 GMT -5
Much of my alloy is a mix of WW's & Pure.
I use a 70-30 a lot, and sometimes a 60-40 to as much as 50-50. But 50-50 is a harder alloy, and as Lee has mentioned,, powder coating usually softens it anyway. Most of my Maxi bullets have settled in using the 50-50 mix.
I too was of the mind of always using a crimp groove in my cast bullets always. I had read & studied the deep seating stuff some,, but never tried it until trying the Bradshaw/Martin Maxi bullet. I have been converted,, and can appreciate the reasoning.
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Post by sixshot on Oct 16, 2023 21:08:23 GMT -5
Most of my bullets end up about an 8-9 after powder coating.
Dick
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Post by bigbore5 on Oct 16, 2023 21:11:35 GMT -5
I think the softest alloy I have on hand is the lead I got from Axman. It's around 10-11 air-cooled and 14 water-dropped.
Since I don't powder coat anymore, I think I will use it, trying it both ways, lubed with lbt soft blue. Worst that can happen is I will have to scrub some lead out.
Fermin did the throats at .3581. I size .3585. But I have battled leading in the 357's for years. Everything has to be just right or it's the brass brush again.
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