Tore the guts out of it today .. stoned the surfaces that mate together and run against each other. Polished them to a mirror finish ... cleaned and lubed the internals.
A very good trigger is now very, very, very good :-)
Next step is load development.
Tore the guts out of it today .. stoned the surfaces that mate together and run against each other. Polished them to a mirror finish ... cleaned and lubed the internals.
A very good trigger is now very, very, very good :-)
Mext step is load development.
I couldn't resist the latest temptation from my local gun pusher.
Ruger GP100 4" half lug Stainless in 38 Special! I have ALWAYS wanted a Speed Six in .38 special, and since I can't seem to find one that is reasonably priced so this will have to do.
While these revolvers are not rare, you...
Great link John, I have read Glen's writings many times.
And a compilation by Glen that he recently released is now availible online.
http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_Contents.htm
This is what is called 50/50. Tin is added to help the mold fill out well and give good sharp edges and proper diameters.
If I used 10lbs of lead and 1/8 tin I would have 40/1.
I'd like to suggest visiting this forum if you are serious about learning to cast your own. Nothing against...
My pure led came in the form an of sheets of lead that covered the walls of the radiology department.
I have a 10lb pot so I add 5lbs of pure lead, 5lbs of wheel weights and then 1/8lb of tin solder.
I fired these into 3 water soaked phone books backed up by a cooler filled with water. They penetrated all three books and were caught in the water filled cooler.
I am beginning to wonder if the plastic outer shell of the cooler may be part of the mystery.
Found a nice load a few days ago with my Ruger GP100 and Security Six using Lyman 358439 hollow point and a stout load of H-110.
Tried the same load with a Lyman 358429 solid and the same load cast from 40/1 WW/Pure
It was too much for the alloy ... extreme slumping!! And a bore that was...
Rumrunner - yes it does .. no drilling to tapping needed!
Mike A. - this load REALLY BARKS. Having the scope and extra weight on it tames the recoil somewhat.
Nope .. this is a Lyman mould that was shipped as a hollow-point (358439) and when I got it the pin had a poor fit. I sent it to a gentleman in California (buckshot) and he opened the pin hole and made 4 new pins for me.
Several of the other pins make very DEEP and WIDE hollow points in the...
I recently came on a GREAT deal on a Ruger Security Six 4 " with a fair amount of holster wear and some chips in the original grips. Paid a mere $250 for it. Mind you I was not looking for a show-piece but a working gun to use on Search and Rescue calls here in Rural Montana.
Took the...