Recent content by bchannell

SOLD

This is as nice a ROA you'll likely see, and it has the original brass dragoon grip frame. Comes with original box also, but no papers. Gun is in near new condition. Selling to fund more target rifles. $625 shipped in con US contact [email protected]

I installed a PC half cock hammer and trigger in my 45 Colt Blackhawk, and everything works fine. Had to refit the hand to adjust the timing, and that was about it. One thing I noticed is the cylinder won't rotate when the hammer is on half cock and the loading gate closed. Any ideas? The...

Well, for now it's ok to shoot and I've not decided what I'll do. How do I contact Alan Harton? Thanks for all the advice, it's always a wealth of knowledge. I actually have heard of this 'smith for quite a while, but never needed his services, as I usually do it myself, but every once in a...

I've been shooting 11.5gr HS6 with a 250 gr LSWC bullet and getting good accuracy. The cases are smoked quite a bit, but I really don't care. I will admit that 8-9gr of Unique shoot just a tad better and don't cause the case smoking, so it looks like a better powder for me. I just recently...

I had some, so called, "gunsmith" (moron in this case) drill my MKII for scope mounting using the base Ruger supplies for Weaver mounts. He drilled the screw holes QUITE crooked, but the base is straight on the gun. I'll probably use it as is for a while, but it irks me that he screwed such a...

WOW! I'd like to think that was my first try at knife making!!! That's a beauty and you are one good friend, I'm sure.

I just shot some loads in my Ruger consisting of 9.3gr HS6 behind a 255 gr LRNFP bullet and it shot fantastic groups of nearly one ragged hole, with very light recoil. One sweet shooting load, now I think I'll pump it up a bit and see how it works at higher speeds. I love Unique, but HS6 is good...

I recently bought 5K LP primers, but had to buy on an aution site. Everyone in our club is wanting primers but none to be had and we're getting some disgruntled members who we can't fill their needs. Seems everyone wants a couple thousand. How's it looking elsewhere?

I'm in the process of buying an OM Blackhawk. What are the chamber dimensions of the older, first year, guns? Are they .454 or .452? I'm hoping to 'maybe' shoot lead bullets in it, but want to know what to expect as I've only seen pics of the gun. thanks

Local dealer had/had 45 Colt brass for $35/100, and I bought 200. He still had some left, if anyone needs some and is willing to pay shipping, the shop is about a mile from my house, and I'd be glad to get some to you. I know it's steep, and I don't want a thing for doing it, just thought if...

I use the Lee powder measure a lot. The Auto Disk is nice, the Perfect PM is junk and should be avoided at all cost. Both versions of the auto disk will meter most powders well, and the larger grained powders fair. It depends on the powder, cause the measure is definitely up to the task. Of...

That's amazing, my first SP101 had exactly the same problem. I did a quick fix by filing the frame window at the bottom edge and all was well. I did notice that the frame in general looked poorly finished and the rear sight was way off center. I sold it, and got another one, and the finish and...

I just saw this, and agree with what's been said. Doesn't surprise me a bit, I walked into that exact "Fine Gun" room a year and a half ago, when one of the clerks handed me what he described to be a S&W K22, priced at $450, and when I looked it over, it was actually a darn decent Model 53...