Hrfunk
10-15-2019, 07:16 AM
Well, as I said in my previous thread, I ordered the .44 Special BH Bisley. Yesterday, I got the call informing me that it had arrived. So, after work, I made my way to the shop and sure enough my new blued steel beauty was there. Unfortunately, she was under the weather. While examining the revolver, I cocked the action and noted a distinct "catch" about half way from the hammer's rested position and its fully cocked position. At first, I thought maybe the cylinder was binding as it rotated, but after removing the cylinder, the catch in the action was still there. Then I thought, "well, it's brand new. It might just have to be cocked a few times to smooth it out." So dutifully I cocked it briskly a few times to see if it started to feel smoother. Not only did it remain the same, but there were several times where the hammer/action "locked" and I could not cock it. When that happened, I had to release the pressure on the hammer and start the cocking stroke again. So, in the end, I asked the store's owner to return that one to Lipsey's and have them ship me a different one.
So, while I'm waiting, I was hoping some of you might share your favorite .44 Special loads. I'm a big fan of the Skeeter load with 7.5 grains of Unique behind a Keith bullet. I shoot more of that than any others in .44 Special, and it's a great general purpose load. Still, I thought some of you might have some good ones I can try out when my replacement revolver arrives.
Howard
So, while I'm waiting, I was hoping some of you might share your favorite .44 Special loads. I'm a big fan of the Skeeter load with 7.5 grains of Unique behind a Keith bullet. I shoot more of that than any others in .44 Special, and it's a great general purpose load. Still, I thought some of you might have some good ones I can try out when my replacement revolver arrives.
Howard