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I've had my Beretta 84F for over 30 years now. I see the point of them and I'm sure they save more lives then they take and don't think...
Feb 26, 2024
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If she is sensitive to the 9mm recoil them perhaps introducing her to a 380 would help 'up the ante' so to speak. The Ruger Security 380...
Feb 21, 2024
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45lc blackhawk. Needs cylinder throats reamed.
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I recommend you don't rush to a conclusion of the size you want your cylinder throats to be, or what size your lead bullet diameter...
Feb 1, 2024
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If I‘m gonna shoot 357 it’ll be the 3 inch GP100. Not a fan of the recoil pain using 357 in a LCR.
Jan 29, 2024
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38 SPL carry opinions or recommendations.
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Try the guns out for grip and sights and make YOUR decision, based on your ergonomics, or you might be sorry
Jan 29, 2024
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My LCR with the bantam grip. Lighter than the 442, and a similar footprint. Sights are easily changed on the LCR. Mine has the XS green...
Jan 29, 2024
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Did you slug the barrel on your GP100 357 magnum??
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SAAMI bore diameter is .346” allows up to .350” max SAAMI groove diameter is .355” allows up to .359” max If you slugged your 357, did...
Jan 29, 2024
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I've been "told", and read somewhere that hollow-base wadcutters should be loaded with hollow-base DOWN towards the powder; the reason...
Jan 12, 2024
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Mine would look like deac45's bullets. Seated to where just a little bit of the bullet is above the case mouth.
Jan 12, 2024
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FYI - PSI Check out how seating depth changes PSI. Same idea with other powders other bullets. I cast Lee 148 tumble lubes and like...
Jan 12, 2024
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I think these bullets are good for defense carry as well as target use. One of the reasons to have a double ended wad cutter is to...
Jan 12, 2024
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I would put a light crimp on them someplace-probably the provided crimp groove. This may/will help consistent ignition and prevent...
Jan 12, 2024
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I was given a box of 148 gr, button nose wadcutters. I have no idea the maker as the label on the box was long gone. I've always crimped...
Jan 12, 2024
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Those are great bullets ; I have used those and also cast the same bullet. Use a good flair so the Hi-Teck coating does not get damaged.
Jan 11, 2024
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Our PPC rounds are less than target velocity. In Michigan the indoor range is 50' and a 600fps is adequate with a light roll crimp for...
Jan 11, 2024
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