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Post by potatojudge on Jul 1, 2023 10:56:53 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 30, 2023 19:56:23 GMT -5
I don't see a reason the 30-30AI in a No 1 can't be loaded to near 300 Savage performance in a No 1.
Heavy as the No 1 is, I tend to prefer it in a chambering that justifies the heft and I think 30-30AI just fits that bill.
A No 1 scaled down for 223/357/30-30 sized cases would win me over for handiest carrying rifle. I enjoy the low wall in that role, but the action of the No 1 is more hunter-friendly.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 29, 2023 18:37:56 GMT -5
A blue sight base on a stainless gun could be problematic to solder and look clean.
Blue base+stainless gun gives no opportunity to clean up the joint.
Carbon base on a carbon gun presumably you can clean up before blueing as a unit.
I'm not sure what steps Ruger uses to affix front sight bases, so all that may be irrelevant and it's just an aesthetic choice to have the base colored like the barrel but always use a blue blade. Other makers have no qualms about a silver front sight and blue rear sight.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 25, 2023 18:50:00 GMT -5
Agree that’s not up to normal FA standards, but the test target didn’t care.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 25, 2023 16:00:17 GMT -5
Neat find. I didn't know those existed.
Could we get better pics of the front sight design?
Is that an extended grip frame in 2 pieces?
What's the hole in the top of the hammer?
It looks like they felt the need to beef the gun up everywhere. Seems like the forcing cone could be solved with a new barrel or an early FA style insert. Or just keep loads sane and use forgiving powders.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 23, 2023 22:16:20 GMT -5
Also in Texas. Been a weird year of storms.
Got a F150 Powerboost with the 7.2 kilowatt generator that can power a house.
Since I needed a new truck anyway it made sense
Need to have an electrician come wire in a sub panel
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 23, 2023 11:06:49 GMT -5
Screw on or DX front sights. Have Fermin make you a few identical blades and when you're down to your last clean blade pack the others up and mail them to him for refinishing.
Someday maybe we'll start treating front sights like the wear items they are.
I'm with you, once a front sight gets some uneven wear or color, or a nick or ding, it's time to fix it. Paint never gives as clean a finish as a blued blade. Brass, stainless, and aluminum you can usually bring back to life at home.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 23, 2023 9:50:42 GMT -5
We shall see if the BO ever gets filled, I ordered one for a buddy, but EO has been known to BO things into eternity while holding your money. Fingers crossed it is a BO based on barrels and chassis already made that just needed mated to a receiver.... The email said they were awaiting a shipment and this was the pre sale. Looks like the pre sale sold out. I’ve only bought a few scopes from Europtic. They were good about exchanging one. Fingers crossed I suppose.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 22, 2023 18:03:59 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 22, 2023 13:52:36 GMT -5
Fit to perfection.
I’ve never understood the micarta scarcity problem. Surely it can’t be hard to replicate?
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 20, 2023 13:46:26 GMT -5
It seems like the next move up isn't stronger steel, but stronger cases. Who is trimming 277 Fury cases to 454 length and loading them in a Redhawk cut for moon clips?
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 18, 2023 10:52:10 GMT -5
Fun additions, the brass rings and brass trimmed scope.
I found the listed stock weeks ago when I started wondering if Ronnie could make our Rugers with grip frames that accepted a commonly available stock like off an Italian SAA.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 16, 2023 22:34:42 GMT -5
I've picked up a couple of used SDBs at good prices over the years. The role they fill for me is for rounds I want to be ready to load any given day. I keep one set up for 44 and the other for standard pressure 45 Colt. The 44 I'll switch between Special and Magnum because it's a relatively minor procedure.
My rifle stuff still gets done single stage. I have a lee turret set up for 45 ACP.
The SDBs are nice because if I have 10 spare minutes I can knock out a handful of rounds. At the end of a week it adds up.
I wouldn't get a SDB if I wanted to make it my one and only do-all pistol loader, or if I had to pay as much for it as a more versatile press like the bigger Dillons.
The SDB only works on straight walled pistol cartridges.
I still appreciate the Lee turret. Pretty quick to swap out turrets and the shell holder, tweak the powder drop and I'm good to load.
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 14, 2023 17:37:13 GMT -5
Depends on the situation. Is the breech face one that can be shimmed? What's the chambering? Do you have other guns in that round?
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 14, 2023 17:32:08 GMT -5
Any chance it missed the finish reaming/honing stage? If so I hope their finish reamer isn't piloted.
Ask to keep the cylinder. Have it cut for a 357-414. When it comes back you've got a sweet dual cylinder gun.
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