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Post by Cholla on Nov 1, 2024 19:49:28 GMT -5
Will that anniversary model convert to 41mag be a 5 or 6 shot. ...tj Six shot. |
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Post by drycreek on Nov 1, 2024 20:36:35 GMT -5
That's going to be a terrific little gun ... 4,5/8's?? No, I had to be different, it'll have a 5" barrel! Then it will perfect for packin’ ! |
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Post by tj3006 on Nov 2, 2024 19:48:39 GMT -5
A midframe 6 shot 41 Mag.
That will be a compact powerhouse.
I will be interested in if the Cylinder length restrictions your bullet choices much.
...tj
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Post by kings6 on Nov 2, 2024 20:17:51 GMT -5
I bought an old model 357 conversion to 41 mag that John Gallagher built and foolishly sold it when factory loaded 250 41 mag bullets were too long for the original cylinder. That was before the 41 Special brass came available. Knowing what I do now I wish I had kept it and just loaded those 250 grain pills in 41 Special brass. In fact, that is just what I do in my old model 357 conversion to 41 Special. NO fleas on it in a 4" barrel L'il Gun.
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Post by Cholla on Nov 2, 2024 21:23:36 GMT -5
A midframe 6 shot 41 Mag. That will be a compact powerhouse. I will be interested in if the Cylinder length restrictions your bullet choices much. ...tj The cylinder of the mid-frame will accept a cartridge length of 1.670", maybe a thousandth or two more. The only bullet I cast that won't quite fit, and that's only by about .0010", is the MP copy of the H&G 258. Worst case scenario I trim my brass back a little, but I'll probably just get a different mold. Anyhow, bullets with a nose length from crimp band to tip of no more than .415" will fit. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 2, 2024 21:32:55 GMT -5
In my OM Blackhawk 357, the Keith bullet seats flush with the cylinder face. Same bullet is a hair too long for the Service Six. My solution was to trim brass to 1.250" and develop loads from there. Problem solved and there's still more case capacity than if I deep seated them, crimping over the front driving band.
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Post by crazyhorse on Nov 2, 2024 22:58:29 GMT -5
I hope they never make a 41 Python. I will have to buy one if they do.
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Post by bradshaw on Nov 3, 2024 7:26:29 GMT -5
...a .41 Python would work and sell.... Last I looked Ruger was down to just their BH with two barrel lengths.... Not even any Distributor Specials left.... ...sad. ***** Bob.... Jerry Moran knows something about the story of Colt looking at the .41 Magnum. Said to have a “.41 frame,” I suspect the Colt Python would suffer short life as a .41 Mag. After the barrel tenon split, other aspects would follow. And, to make it a “.41 Special,” would require a new SAAMI cartridge. Then, the alchemists would ream it for .41 Mag.... David Bradshaw |
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 3, 2024 15:01:05 GMT -5
Gary Reeder told me builds 41mag flattops and may offer it as one of his "packages" after he finishes the 3 in his shop he's building now.
I'll be getting one with an octagon 5-1/2" barrel,long ejector rod housing, case color, and the interchangeable front sight. The cylinder will be oversized, 6 shots. All on an old model three-screw 357.
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Post by Cholla on Nov 3, 2024 15:08:34 GMT -5
Gary Reeder told me builds 41mag flattops and may offer it as one of his "packages" after he finishes the 3 in his shop he's building now. I'll be getting one with an octagon 5-1/2" barrel,long ejector rod housing, case color, and the interchangeable front sight. The cylinder will be oversized, 6 shots. I spoke with Gary Reeder first, via emails, about this project, but he wanted to build my revolver the way he wanted to build it, not the way I wanted it built. Bowen offers the conversion (RS06), even going so far as to state " The .41 Magnum is an excellent choice in the various medium-frame guns since the long cylinder will accommodate potent heavy-bullet loads. Available in both blue and stainless steel materials." But they're quite expensive. I called Mr. Harton and though he said he doesn't do much work on Ruger's, he had a .41 blank on-hand and actually sounded a bit eager to do the project, and do it the way I wanted it. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 3, 2024 15:13:02 GMT -5
The only thing I am iffy about on the Reeder build is that "maxi throat". But if I don't like how it shoots, it's not a big deal to set it back.
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 3, 2024 15:22:18 GMT -5
Maybe we can all get lucky and save some money if Ruger would just offer it in the New Flattops. One of them for $700-800, then off to a quality smith to fix it's problems for another few hundred bucks. That's much cheaper than an FA 97 or a Bowen! You could probably have three in different barrel lengths perfected for the cost of 1 FA 97 or Bowen conversion.
I don't give a darn about the name on the gun. I only care about how it shoots.
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Post by Cholla on Nov 3, 2024 15:32:43 GMT -5
The only thing I am iffy about on the Reeder build is that "maxi throat". But if I don't like how it shoots, it's not a big deal to set it back. Yep. That and whatever his deep crown is. As long as they're cut properly, I can't see where a deep crown would be any better than a regular crown. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 3, 2024 17:35:29 GMT -5
Either he expects you to think it looks good because he likes it, or he expects you to drop it muzzle first on rocks are the only reasons I can see for the deep crown
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 3, 2024 17:42:11 GMT -5
My two Reeder Redhawks both have the maxi throat and crown. 475 and 500. Both have held up and are more accurate than I am. Timing is spot on. Actions are smooth with 3 pound single action pull. Never measured double action, but it's smooth and not too heavy. I've used the 500L on a bear headed right for me. Both shots were fast and 1" apart. No complaints. Both will group 2" at 25yds.
He didn't like making them plain, but I was specific about no engraving
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