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Post by bushog on Jul 13, 2019 18:23:44 GMT -5
So... I found some of the Single Six .32 H&Rs on sale recently (they are giving them away IMO) and picked up a couple. I've had a S&W K22 barrel that is rebored for a .327 (1:18 twist) for quite a while now and it's time to be sent off for a linebored .327 Federal build. I'm wanting a 7 1/2" barrel but I'm thinking the barrel may be too heavy and proportionally funny lookin' on the Single Six frame. I did some creative fixin' up of some photos to see what it might look like with a 7 1/2" S&W barrel. Did a 6 1/2" mock up too. Honestly it's pouring outside and I don't want to do anything useful so I've been piddlin.... What do you think? 6 1/2"  7 1/2"  |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 13, 2019 18:32:26 GMT -5
I highly recommend the 7.5" Barrel and shoes...
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jul 13, 2019 18:40:16 GMT -5
Really?  |
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Post by bushog on Jul 13, 2019 18:44:38 GMT -5
Really? You could just send me that one and I'd save a ton o money!  |
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Post by jimtx on Jul 13, 2019 18:45:16 GMT -5
I went 6.5 fir looks and still offers velocity 7.5 a little tougher on the hip
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 13, 2019 18:49:30 GMT -5
Bushy, I just got back a 6.5 inch Bisley 32 H/R converted to .327 6.5 inch by A Horvath and it is well balanced and shoots like a dream! fwiw I am typical to use 4 5/8 or 5.5 inc
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Post by kings6 on Jul 13, 2019 18:53:56 GMT -5
Skip the 327 and go to the 32-20!
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Post by bushog on Jul 13, 2019 18:59:01 GMT -5
Skip the 327 and go to the 32-20! Oh Robb.....a .32-20 won't fit in a Single Six if I use my preferred smith. You know this.... And....I've got a .32-20 built on an OM .357 frame already....   |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 13, 2019 19:02:38 GMT -5
I had Jack Huntington build me a Single Five in 25-20.
Currently waiting on it's little sister, a JRH Single Five in 218 Bee. Maybe a month or two max.
Seriously considering completing the trio in 32-20.
The 32-20 in a strong five shot gun would crowd 357 Magnum power.
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Post by bushog on Jul 13, 2019 19:04:08 GMT -5
I had Jack Huntington build me a Single Five in 25-20. Currently waiting on it's little sister, a JRH Single Five in 218 Bee. Maybe a month or two max. Seriously considering completing the trio in 32-20. The 32-20 in a strong five shot gun would crowd 357 Magnum power. Hamilton will build this one. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 13, 2019 19:10:12 GMT -5
We all have our picks and he certainly builds great guns.
And I'm the last one to knock the 327 Federal. Have 8 revolvers and two rifles in it.
Exploring options 😁😁😁
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Post by bullseye on Jul 13, 2019 19:14:06 GMT -5
7.5" all the way. Mine's a work in progress, I'm waiting on a Bowen rear & I'll whittle out a Partridge front on my milling machine...Hope to get it all finished up while I'm off the next few weeks. Also, + 1 on the shoes!  |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jul 13, 2019 19:24:14 GMT -5
I went 6.5 fir looks and still offers velocity 7.5 a little tougher on the hip Uh, maybe you should get one of Barranti"s Longhorn Companions. Rides high, tight, and out of the way. Easy on and off. Best way to carry a 7 1/2" sixgun period. |
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Post by kings6 on Jul 13, 2019 19:49:51 GMT -5
Send Hamilton a shoehorn!
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Post by rjm52 on Jul 13, 2019 20:25:34 GMT -5
...a vote here for the 6.5".... Found a custom length Freedom Arms 97 with a 6.5" barrel while trying to decide between a 5.5 and 7.5" Single-Seven... Like GoldieLocks said...it's just right.... ...and that ribbed barrel REALLY LOOKS SHARP!! Bob  With a 7.5" .30 Carbine...  With a 4.25" 97/.327...  |
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