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Post by boxhead on Sept 16, 2011 18:49:46 GMT -5
With the leftovers... A .457" M25-5 has been.   |
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dmize
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Post by dmize on Sept 16, 2011 19:54:45 GMT -5
Kinda like a friend of mine who sent back a 71/2 45 Vaquero to Ruger. His letter was along the lines...pistol shoots coffee can groups 5 inches left at 25 yards. If you can fix it I would like to have a 4 5/8 barrell too. If you cant just send it back,my wife gave it to me for our anniversary,I will just make it into a very expensive paperweight. He got it back with a 4 5/8 barrell that shoots 1 hole groups and they even sent the 7 1/2 barrell back with it.
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Post by vonfatman on Sept 19, 2011 23:23:15 GMT -5
I bought some of those nasty Remington swaged bullets and shoot mine. It eats 'em up! 250gr LRN-FP Remington Swagged .454 diameter 6.5 gr W231 WLP mixed brass OAL: 1.672 668 fps avg. S&W 25-5 w/8 3/8 inch barrel-LARGE THROAT Gun. 4 inch groups @ 50 yds I already have a paperweight.....but I like yours!  Bob |
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Post by agrizz on Sept 26, 2011 21:45:31 GMT -5
It seems to me that I remember having one of these and found that it would not shoot 5 inch groups at 50 yards yours is one of the better ones. I sent it back to Smith and they returned it with a letter stating that it was within their tolerances. It also had a .458 barrel.
Needless to say this was the final straw and my relationship with any Smith. As far as I am concerned they are all paperweights.
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Post by boxhead on Sept 27, 2011 11:17:55 GMT -5
S&W replaced my cylinder for $150 and paid return shipping. I did shoot some "proper" diameter bullets I had Beartooth cast for me but decided to replace the cylinder so I could use the same diameter bullets in my multiple 45's. It shoots great now.
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Post by vonfatman on Sept 29, 2011 22:25:41 GMT -5
S&W has treated me very well. $150 shipped is a great deal.
Bob
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Post by Lee Martin on Sept 30, 2011 8:05:14 GMT -5
Over-sized throats are hit or miss. I have a 45 Colt Virginian Dragoon that mics 0.456 - 0.457". I shoot 0.452's and it's pretty accurate. Usually holds 2" @ 25 yards off the bench with 255 - 270 grain hardcasts. I've seen other 45 Colts with over-sized throats that pattern like a shotgun. That said, I like your photo. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by whitworth on Sept 30, 2011 8:21:40 GMT -5
LOL! Great photo!
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Post by AxeHandle on Oct 1, 2011 10:51:42 GMT -5
Mine makes a good highlighter holder...   |
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