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Thread: First cast through my redhawk

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    Boolit Man
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    First cast through my redhawk

    Shot my first cast bullets through my Redhawk this weekend and was pleasantly surprised with the results.

    Looks like the bore constriction is going to be a leading issue until i remove the constriction (thread locking at the frame joint).

    I used the RCBS 240 grain Semi-Waddcutter mold in a lyman #2 alloy over some 2400 powder at standard 44 special pressure levels.

    Shot at 20 yards off hand. All the practice I have been putting in with my H&R 999 have really paid off.
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    Well-----Darn great my friend. I hope to see more pictures. Nothing better then smiles on your faces.

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    Boolit Master

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    Good shooting!

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    well I'd say that should put a smile on your face

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    Boolit Master

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    Check your throats, too. My Redhawk has .432+ throats.

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    Boolit Master
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    That's darn fine shooting, especially with a barrel that is suffering from a bore constriction. My blackhawk would be hard pressed to hold it's shots inside the circle of your target when shot from a rest at that distance.

    Don't be suprised if Taylor throating or lapping the throat doesn't cut those groups in 1/2.

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    Boolit Master
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    Great shooting may I ask want type of lube your using and the diameter? thanks JOE

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    Boolit Man
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    My bullets are sized to 0.430"

    My Throats measure around 0.4310-0.4315"

    I am fairly certain throats are not causing me any trouble.

    Having previously slugged the barrel it has a fairly tight constriction at the frame joint so at some point I will get around to rectifying that.

    My lube is a homemade concoction of 50/50 moly fortified lithium wheel bearing grease and beeswax. And then the bullets are pan lubed and sized.

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    Boolit Man
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    Thought I should toss up a picture of my revolver as well.
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