Recent content by Ernie Bishop

1440 fps with the 158 grain Swift

Not houses. Mac's Gunworks. Guessing about 300 yards. I am looking back to the shooting point. The range is set-up to shoot away from the shop.

Next week, I will be zeroing the 158 Swift load at 100, and checking drop at 150. Then, I will be shooting the rest of the 158 Noslers at pd's.

Using my phone. My phone was very close to the revolver. Recoil is not much at all-Could shoot it all day

Thank you! Glad you were able to grab one before they are no more.

On Saturday, I made the time to shoot my 357 Magnum Franken-Ruger. I had not shot it since Chris had shortened the barrel to 10”. I picked up a Hogue Big Butt grip, which I have come to like because of its wide base when using a small field bag. The real goal besides getting it zeroed, was...

I am impressed with the Franken-Ruger concept. I have now shot three different 357 magnum FR's (8", 10" and my 15"). My 15" barrel will be shortened at some point. At least, that is my current plan... :mrgreen: Next FR will be in a bore larger than 357 magnum, with a 8" or 8 3/8" barrel...

The FR's rock! I have shot three and they are all capable of 1 MOA accuracy if I do my part.

FWIW I shot Frank's SRH in 44 Mag with a 2x Leupold (benched) and had 5-shots in 2 inches at 100 yards. One of those 6-shots was out of that group but I don't remember how far out.

I need to try to see how steady I can be standing. Not tried this yet. Oh boy, a new challenge :D Seated = Approx 1 MOA which will easily be in the kill zone.

Easy to shoot. Will get the barrel chopped at some point to around 10 inches...I think :mrgreen:

The TAC is steadier...Of course it is heavier too. I can shoot very tight with the standard Bog Gear FWIW. When it comes to standing, how far do you want to be able to shoot and what is diameter of the target area you need to stay in?

Next revolver for me will be a Franken-Ruger/Franken-Hawk in 44 Magnum :mrgreen:

You are welcome.

Frank answered my question: "No, old Celtic though. Not brass like the Montangnards would have but gold like the Celts would wear in the upper warrior class."