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Most of the fun is finding your own pet load, and it sounds like you are off to a great start! Here's a low pressure, short shell load that I concocted. I haven't taken it hunting, so can't vouch...

We tend to overthink this. What matters is what you've got, when the chips are down. A blackjack? A "Minx" .22 short? Nothing but your own two fists? Situational awareness may trump them all. ...

It's "old school", but the little M37 S&W, 1 7/8" .38 Special (fully loaded, less than a pound) comes to mind.

Larry, I just today saw your kind post! I had thought the thread dead. Please forgive my tardy reply.

I was interested in concocting a .220 Swift load to approximate the old .22 Savage HP. I...

Well, since it's "just for fun". My Shop Keeper .45 Colt SAA, in a belt holster with 5 in the revolver, and another 5 packed with my gear.

Yes, Mr. Gibson has published quite a bit of information. I hesitate to trouble him with my own trivial concerns, though.

Now that H.P. White has gone, is there anyone left who will perform pressure testing of our favorite reloads?

Well, as the creator of this post stated, it's just for giggles. That said, if I could have only one rifle, it would be a .22 rimfire. Nothing else is as practical. In a pinch, it will produce. When...

You long distance shooters can hold a lot better than I can. For me, the pistol is for "up close and personal" work, and if I can center a target at 10 yards, I'm happy.

Enjoy! There's a lot to like about the old .45 Colt.

Most of us employ repeating pistols, but still worry about getting “one shot stops”.

Tennessee Earnie Ford described fist fighting in “Sixteen Tons” as: “If the right one don’t get you, then the...

Yes, we do feel your pain. I put one of mine to rest with a .450/400, several years ago. I'm more careful now.

Hey Guys and Gals, this is fun, but .. I never, ever load six. It's just too dangerous. Now, you who do: recall John Wayne saying in a movie that I forget "Only load six if you mean it."

Thanks, all. I like shoestring's idea - simple. Simple is usually good. Bill

I know that the safety notch is there to lift the firing pin off a round in the chamber, but I carry and store the revolver with an empty chamber under the hammer. So: does it make any difference if...

Good point. The fast twist is a plus for jacketed, but an overall negative with cast.

Yes, and I should be embarrassed to ask a jacketed bullet question in a cast bullet forum - but I have found honest hands on data here - real world experience as opposed to theory. I’m grateful for...

Thanks, all! I have several pounds of 4759, so based on your experiences, I might as well use it. I was thinking of the .220 Swift (don't laugh, please). Speer actually published - and the loads...

I am interested in a reduced "target load", to optimize barrel life. Granted, while most reduced loads will outlast me, it's nice to know which powders are most appropriate. SR 4759 has bulk - a...

Hello, all. Does anyone know the specific heat content of 4759 powder? I have been unable to find this. Regards, Bill.

Agreed, a setup that works. I was wondering about alternatives, but "tried and true" may be the way to go.

That's a beautiful rifle. And - an NRA Sporter too? - wow - some guys get all the girls!

The question of length, yes. Look at how far back that long 1 1/4" target scope in the picture sits....

Thanks, all. I appreciate you taking time to advise and comment. Bill

Now, we're talking crude - but you might find this video interesting.

Hello all! I am contemplating purchase of a 1903 Springfield sporter which has Unertl blocks installed - one on the front receiver ring, the other 7.2" down the barrel. It's getting hard to find...