View Full Version : First cast through my redhawk
colonelsanders
05-21-2012, 04:52 PM
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.
44man
05-21-2012, 06:02 PM
Well-----Darn great my friend. I hope to see more pictures. Nothing better then smiles on your faces.
subsonic
05-21-2012, 06:42 PM
Good shooting!
bigboredad
05-22-2012, 09:03 PM
well I'd say that should put a smile on your face
Iron Mike Golf
05-23-2012, 01:07 PM
Check your throats, too. My Redhawk has .432+ throats.
paul h
05-23-2012, 02:25 PM
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.
monge
05-23-2012, 09:00 PM
Great shooting may I ask want type of lube your using and the diameter? thanks JOE
colonelsanders
05-25-2012, 11:59 AM
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.
colonelsanders
05-25-2012, 12:05 PM
Thought I should toss up a picture of my revolver as well.
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