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Practice distances are a different thing than meaningful load testing.

For load testing, you need enough distance for differences to show up , and to remove or minimize other variables .

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Still wait at LGS , finally have all my paperwork issues straight ( long story).

2023 Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in .44mag.

In a small LGS where everybody knows everybody;, the Original...

The concept has already been done , decades ago , in a factory load .

The Federal .44 Spl 200gr Lead HP .

As noted upthread , the interpretation of " low recoil " or " moderate " is very...

Notwithstanding the advice to always follow published data exactly , there is a rule of thumb :

IF the amount of powder space in the case is the same when seated , substituting a properly sized...

Yes , this discussion is relevant , particularly with the plethora of jurisdictions ( or portions of states ) now allowing straight wall rifles in previous shotgun only . Additionally , there are...

Pardon the NecroThread , but this is closely related .

A cpl years ago during the Great Powder Shortage , Handloader had a slight variation . A chart featuring a lot list of powders ,...

Looks as if current Lyman dies are different from the vintage ones .

Actually my friend will be loading for a Beretta Stampede . The issue is putting a . case into steel die that is .469 at the BASE . Unknown what at the neck, because he hasn't been able to get all...

We all know about the wide fluctuation in .45Colt dimentions of chambers, throats, die sizing, etc . I had gotten luck with adaquate overlaps with Lee 3 die carbide and Ruger Blackhawk(s) .

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All interesting .

I recently aquired a Mossberg 500E , and am intrigued with the buckshot possibilities .

Indeed finding information on the internet with testing from revolvers that is...

I voted .454/ .45 Colt/ .410. But this is kind of manipulating the loopholes .

While I enjoy firearms of all types , I am most heavily engaged with handguns, and couldn't be without a good belt...

Yes, on 1911 pattern guns , dropping the slide puts stress on the sear . Yes on finely tuned( aka very light) triggers with shallow sear engagement , this is somthing to be concerned with . These are...

Interesting . What was that Seller Name ?

I recently aquire a bottle of this , with specifically an eye to the velocities produced in std pressure .45 Colt . But being a newer powder , haven't seen much about it in various revolver ctgs .
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What was said above .

I have huge fingers, and almost always shoot DA , but no issues with doing so with Six series Rugers , another case of YMMV , but haven't heard of it being a problem.

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Unequivocal Facts = SA Revolvers in cf cals , typically hold 5 or 6 rounds . Reloading during a shooting encounter unlikely, to the point of being discounted .

My observations & opinions = I...

I've fire truckloads of .38spl from .357 revolvers ( once upon a time had access to free .38's ) . Cleaned them regularly before the residue could build up , never had problems.

In the other...

Been hit twice, but neither was steel targets.

Once was jacket fragment to the side of the nose . Another shooter, unknown loads, indoor range , backstop 25yds downrange.

Other was .22lr...

Prayer for the Trooper's family, and may his killer recieve th esentence he desirves, and have it quickly carried out.

Does LE have the highest death rates ? No .The difference is they have to...

The load you reference of a 330gr Flat Point @ claimed 1400fps is an Elk or Large Bear loading. Presuming "deer" means a whitetail, sub 200lb, and probably sub 150lb, such a load would be certainly...

OK, not the same bullet, but once upon a decade I used a 290gr FP in .44Spl. Wasn't trying for SAAMI spec, but for reasonable in a M624. Using WLP, 7.5gr Unique , it gave 750fps from 4in bbl. It was...

WOW ! I am an intermittent visitor here, and only recently found this thread , and have now finished it. I like .32's , and for a cpl years used a M31 as a BUG. Discusions * about .32SW Long ( and...

Specifically between the two , I'd pick the E. German. Considered strictly as a pragmatic CCW / SD pistol rather than an interesting semi-collectable , there are a dozen better choices.

With a Judge you will have a huge jump to reach the throat, the cylnders made for 3in shells being even worse. Repeat to yourself "not condusive at accuraccy" .The factory style swaged hollow base...

Get it. The 5.5 will have different balance , and somewhat more vel than 4 5/8 , still be comfortable to carry. And in my case , the squareback triggergaurd hammers the knuckle on my finger painfully.