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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2019 13:00:45 GMT -5
My current plan is to build several. Two revolvers (maybe 3) on the full size Blackhawk. Also, one 5-Shot on the Midframe Flattop Blackhawk using a Colt Barrel.
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Post by bushog on Jul 26, 2019 13:03:19 GMT -5
Are the full size guns going to be 5 or 6 shot conversions?
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2019 13:13:56 GMT -5
Are the full size guns going to be 5 or 6 shot conversions? The first one will be a 5-Shot from Reeder. Very simple conversion using a Buckeye Blackhawk converted with custom cylinders. The second will be a Clements 6-shot stainless gun. That's about as far ahead as my brain can plan... |
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Post by z1r on Jul 26, 2019 13:32:33 GMT -5
Can I ask why a 5 shot on the midsize frame?
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2019 13:38:49 GMT -5
Can I ask why a 5 shot on the midsize frame? The midsized cylinders are approximately the same size as the Colt cylinders. The Ruger frame is much stronger though. So, by going to a 5-Shot Cylinder I can easily handle 30,000 psi loads, even though on the midframe. This will allow a 200 grn bullet at 1500 fps easily equally the 41 Magnum. |
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Post by boolitdesigner on Jul 26, 2019 14:23:04 GMT -5
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Post by Frank V on Jul 26, 2019 14:26:49 GMT -5
Had a Marlin .38 WCF years ago sadly traded it. One day I'd like a Colt SAA .38 WCF
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Post by z1r on Jul 26, 2019 14:43:05 GMT -5
Can I ask why a 5 shot on the midsize frame? The midsized cylinders are approximately the same size as the Colt cylinders. The Ruger frame is much stronger though. So, by going to a 5-Shot Cylinder I can easily handle 30,000 psi loads, even though on the midframe. This will allow a 200 grn bullet at 1500 fps easily equally the 41 Magnum. Gotcha! Thanks. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2019 17:52:44 GMT -5
My Reeder Gun shipped from Arizona yesterday. Spoke to Gary and he said the only issue was a little tightness on the neck while chambering my reloads.
Gary chambers guns very tight and I used .402" bullets. This gun will likely require .400-.401". But, this situation is ideal for warm loads.
Should have the gun the first of the week, so questions will get answered quickly for me.
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 26, 2019 19:52:54 GMT -5
My Reeder Gun shipped from Arizona yesterday. Spoke to Gary and he said the only issue was a little tightness on the neck while chambering my reloads. Gary chambers guns very tight and I used .402" bullets. This gun will likely require .400-.401". But, this situation is ideal for warm loads. Should have the gun the first of the week, so questions will get answered quickly for me. Huey,Just curious what was the turn around on this build? |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2019 19:58:27 GMT -5
Gary is swamped right now. This project took 6 months...
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 27, 2019 6:05:41 GMT -5
Gary is swamped right now. This project took 6 months... Thanks |
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Post by eddiesouthgate on Sept 1, 2019 16:22:42 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 1, 2019 17:55:36 GMT -5
No carbide dies is correct. But, the Lee Dies are excellent. Loading isn't as easy as many cartridges. Well worth the effort to master due to the spectacular performance of the cartridge.
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Post by bobwright on Sept 2, 2019 10:51:23 GMT -5
I very nearly jumped on the .38-40 some years ago after reading some articles about its performance. The articles I read used a 180 gr. (as I remember) .40 caliber FMJ flat point that had had a cannelure rolled into the bullet jacket. Performance approaching or equaling .41 Magnum was stated, and overall good shooting characteristics. Didn't get into it then, and now don't intend to as I've got all I can handle now. But the articles sure sounded interesting! Kind of sorry I didn't give it a try.
Bob Wright
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