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Post by Encore64 on Dec 22, 2021 12:28:25 GMT -5
The lug was machined down to the current profile. I just sent the cylinder off to Pinnacle Precision to have it reamed to 10mm Magnum and I ordered a new cylinder that I am going to have Gary Reeder convert to his .401 GNR Ronnie, what cylinder did you buy? |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 22, 2021 13:20:08 GMT -5
PATTON... not saying it's the same issue, but my, "bought new", 610 came to me with excessive headspace... I bought it with the intention of chambering it to 10mm Magnum... my gunsmith did the measurement, & contacted S&W, they said the gun was unsafe to shoot, & to send it back, issuing a call tag... it ended up going back 4 times, the 4th time with a note from the factory area sales rep, before the actual headspace was addressed... while it took 4 times back to fix, they seemed to play with the trigger each time it went back... I'm assuming they had to install a new cylinder before they could effectively address the head space??? but now I have a 610 with the nicest trigger of any I've handled, & it was finally "safe to shoot" & got chambered in 10mm Magnum
I bought mine like 6-10 years ago... & I'm not sure if a head space issue could cause the cases to stick, but I've not had any issues of sticky cases in mine, with the hotter 10 Mags
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Post by pacecars on Dec 22, 2021 13:52:12 GMT -5
The lug was machined down to the current profile. I just sent the cylinder off to Pinnacle Precision to have it reamed to 10mm Magnum and I ordered a new cylinder that I am going to have Gary Reeder convert to his .401 GNR Ronnie, what cylinder did you buy? I bought it here for $93 with shipping. It is showing sold out now. I got the link from a post on the 10mm forum usagunsandgear.com/products/smith-wesson-revolver-n-frame-model-610-cylinder-10-mm |
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Post by pacecars on Dec 22, 2021 13:53:26 GMT -5
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 22, 2021 13:57:47 GMT -5
so I'm interested in a cylinder as well... a couple questions though... if the 610 cylinders are shorter for moon clips, can these be chambered for the GNR cartridge ( assume that is rimmed )
also of concern, if my 610 had to go back to S&W 4 times & likely needed a new cylinder to correct the head space issues... how likely is it, that these surplus cylinders are to being the ones replaced, that had excessive headspace???
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Post by pacecars on Dec 22, 2021 14:04:13 GMT -5
Good questions that I do not know the answer to. I asked Gary if it could be done and he said yes
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 22, 2021 14:08:07 GMT -5
Good questions that I do not k ow the answer to. I asked Gary if it could be done and he said yes I'd be very Leary of this. I'm afraid you will end up with a mess. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 22, 2021 14:16:29 GMT -5
I would think you would need an N frame cylinder from a rimmed cartridge, of likely a smaller bore ( 357 for example ) if the GNR cartridge is rimmed ( I haven't ever checked that )
however, perhaps the cylinder can be bushed at the front, & ratchet work done, to make it it work??? but would seem, then the barrel would also have to get set back as well???
I'm not familiar with all the S&W model numbers, but a quick search, shows they did make an N frame 357... thinking that may be the best cylinder to start with for a rimmed conversion???
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Post by matt56 on Dec 22, 2021 14:18:44 GMT -5
I had thought about exploring the 10mm magnum but I just can’t bring myself to do it. I already have a few 41 magnums and with a 10mm in a revolver you are not limited to magazine length OAL. Load those 10mm a little long with some extra powder and see what happens. As long as the bullets aren’t pulling it would be the same as a longer piece of brass. I load my 10mm contender loads long all the time.
I was actually surprised how much bite a full house 10mm load had shot out of a 610.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 22, 2021 17:38:36 GMT -5
I bought a 5" Half Lug GP-100 in 10mm with the intention of rechambering to 10mm Magnum.
When it arrived, it was one of the best factory Rugers I've ever owned. Shoots even better, so I couldn't alter it.
Bought the correct TK Moon Clips and it's a game changer. Bullets can be seated long and ballistics improved.
I'd love to get another one and get JRH to build me a 5-Shot 38-40 Cylinder for it. Sadly, they are no more...
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Post by tdbarton on Dec 22, 2021 17:44:55 GMT -5
I bought a 5" Half Lug GP-100 in 10mm with the intention of rechambering to 10mm Magnum. When it arrived, it was one of the best factory Rugers I've ever owned. Shoots even better, so I couldn't alter it. Bought the correct TK Moon Clips and it's a game changer. Bullets can be seated long and ballistics improved. I'd love to get another one and get JRH to build me a 5-Shot 38-40 Cylinder for it. Sadly, they are no more... Now that sounds like an interesting gun, Huey… |
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Post by pacecars on Jan 18, 2022 11:16:34 GMT -5
The 610 along with a N frame .357 cylinder are on the way to JRH to become a .38-40
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 18, 2022 11:17:58 GMT -5
The 610 along with a N frame .357 cylinder are on the way to JRH to become a .38-40 That's going to be such a good one. Anxious to see it finished. |
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Post by flyingzebra on Jan 18, 2022 11:20:04 GMT -5
The 610 along with a N frame .357 cylinder are on the way to JRH to become a .38-40 This is good |
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Post by nhithaca on Jan 20, 2022 15:23:47 GMT -5
"The 610 along with a N frame .357 cylinder are on the way to JRH to become a .38-40"
Is the 357 cylinder fitted to the 610 going to be long enough? The 38-40 is generally the same length as a 45 Colt. If it works, that would be great.
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