Recent content by Peacemaker

Is the gun still available?

Sighted dead on hold for the .357's. .38's shooting a little left with same hold.

Exactly my point, thanks. I fired the six rounds within minutes of each other keeping the same sight picture and had two distinct groups. It seems unlikely that I would keep a perfect hold on the first three and pull all three of the last rounds to the left. So what made the last 3 hit to the...

Went to the range yesterday. Took my old model Blackhawk convertible, .357/9mm. Fired 6 rounds, all re-loads, 3 .357 and 3 .38 spec. The three rounds directly below the red bull are the .357's. The three to the left of the red bull are the 3 .38s. Exact same sight picture, dead on hold...

Horses are the most noble of all animals. I miss my Appaloosa.

Thanks, Rick. Actually I was just posting for info to you guys who , like me, really enjoy shooting the old battle axe. I can remember when I was a teen Remington used to sell factory 220 grain ammo for the Enfield. Now you can't find any factory ammo over 180 (at least I haven't) and up til...

Anyone who re-loads the .303 British ever use these bullets? They get quite rave reviews. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/746084/woodleigh-bullets-303-british-77mm-japanese-312-diameter-215-grain-weldcore-round-nose-soft-point-box-of-50

I've been loading for my various pistols for a few years now but just getting into the rifle stuff. I went to a local gun shop the other day to buy some .454 ammo and I saw some Hornady .303 caliber bullets for sale at a decent price. I don't have any dies yet but I'll get some real quick. My...

Thanks for the replies and the tips. I'll give it a try.

Loaded up a bunch of .38 specials (box of 50) with CCI small pistol primers. Went to the range. Had 3 misfires out the box of 50. All showed primer strikes but no "boom". Never had that happen before. 3 out of 50 is not a good thing. Does storing the primers in my garage over the winter...

If your still looking, and your near Utica, there is one at our local gun shop.

I was just offering an explanation as to why you were seeing what you were seeing. Pick the load that works best for you and adjust your sights for that load. Keep in mind that with your sights adjusted for that load, if you load a higher charge (faster bullet) it will strike the target lower...

I posted a similar question to this forum a few years ago. My faster re-loads were striking the target lower than the slower bullets out of my SBH. The answer is "barrel lag". When you pull the trigger and the bullet explodes out of the case, your gun immediately begins to recoil upward. The...

I have done it with no problem. CAUTION: Find a way to color the base of the brass so that you can see at a glance that they are your .44 specials. Do this because the head stamp will still say .44 magnum and you want to distinguish them easily. If not, you, or someone else, may re-load them...

Thank you, guys, for your reply and info. Is there anyone out there who re-loads for this powerful little revolver? I'm looking specifically for loads that are geared to this tiny barrel while still packing the .454 punch.