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Making this revolver a parts gun crossed my mind. Some of the older parts like the grips, rear sight and the trigger spring can bring some cash. It probably can generate more money in parts than the...

Thank you all very much for the great information. This is exactly what I was looking for and I will use the value you suggested.
Just to get a better understanding of this particular gun, I have...

I am trying to understand how to determine the value of an old revolver. This is not for an immediate sale but for an estate reassessment and insurance. The gun in question is a Smith and Wesson .38...

I don’t have experience with the Hornady bullet you mentioned. But, I do shoot extensively with the Lee 311-100-2R sized at 0.311” at COL of 1.33”. The loads I use most are: 5.0g Bullseye (1190fps),...

I haven’t use Universal in 30-30 but if I will need to do it, I would just use Alliant Unique data for this application. This data is plentiful on this forum and will range from 7gr to 10gr and maybe...

I do have several molds for the 41, but the Lee 410-195-SWC is my favorite. It is also the most economical way to go and I just wish they would make it in six cavities.

When sizing this boolit I use the RCBS 554 top punch. It fits perfectly (without modifications/epoxy etc.), and it doesn’t leave a mark even on very soft alloys. I tried the Lyman 467 first, but it...

I have quite a success casting for the 270. My two favorite molds are the RCBS 270-130 and the H&G 69. I cast both from fairly soft alloys for this application, and stay below 2000fps. I gas check...

From the Accurate Smokeless Powder Loading Guide Number One (1994 –red book)
For the AA2520 powder (Gun: DOUGLAS, Barrel 24”, Primer: CCI200, Case: REM)
200 (L) FNGC RCBS 35-200FN COL: 2.410” ...

Thank you all for the replies. I value your input and it is much appreciated. At least I know now that this had been observed by other fellow reloaders. I can’t recall if I lubed the necks when I...

This is something that didn’t happen to me until now and I wonder what the cause is. I had many split necks in the past but always in parallel with the neck and never like this. This happened to a...

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From the Accurate Smokeless Powder Loading Guide Number One (1994 –red book)
For the No.2 powder (Gun: OBERMEYER, Barrel: 3”, Primer: CCI500, Case: FC)
100 (L) Penny’s SAECO 371 COL: 0.950” ...

I did the measurements you requested but on the as cast Ideal 224-450 (as marked on the mold) OAL: 0.664”, nose: 0.333”, from tail end to front of drive band: 0.331”. I gas check and size before I...

I checked my notes and this is the COL I have with the 358-311, roll crimped in the crimp groove. 38SPL: 1.53”, 357MAG: 1.67” (too long for the GP100 cylinder) I do segregate head stamps but very...

I don’t have the H&G 158 but I have two molds that are of very similar design. These are the Ideal 224-450 and Herter 22475. Both cast at around 50grs. I shoot them both in the Hornet and in 223 (H&R...

Thank you all for the great information.
Bearbud

I just acquired a MAB Model D in a very good condition. It was one of these “too good to pass” deals and now I have to use it. The gun appears in original condition and came with two what seem to be...

I have a question to the members here that recycle their spent primers. I have quit a few pounds of spent primers accumulated and I would like to take it to the recycler. The spent primes are in...

I am interested in buying the Shaw 300 Ham’r complete upper for shooting CB exclusively. What they advertise as a complete upper doesn’t include the bolt carrier group (BCG). Upon calling them...

I have three 3” 44 special revolvers (S&W 24-3, S&W 696 and Ruger GP100). After shooting the three yesterday and when they were all on my bench together for cleaning, I noticed how long the charge...

Thank you again for your replies and input. This thread showed me that a number of you are interested in 38 special only GP-100 revolvers. Davidson is selling the same model that I have, if any of...

Dear Fellow Forum Members.
Thank you again for your replies but please come down, this thread is getting too intense. The OP (me) only asked about your opinion about strength (metallurgy and heat...

Thank you gentlemen for the very informative replies. Bearbud

I have a SS fixed sights 38 special Ruger GP-100. Just after I bought this revolver, I milled the under-lug to my taste and made an oil finished wood grips to fit. I shimmed the trigger, hammer and...