Recent content by fatcpa

Won't guarantee the timeline, but I think the full wadcutter was developed first, to be used in target shooting to get that nice round hole. Then, to make the bullet design useful for other purpose, including hunting and maybe better feeding in semiautos, more lead was added to the bullet ahead...

My go-to powder has always been Hodgdon Universal, but it's been non-existent for the last year, at least here in southern Oklahoma. Just picked up a couple pounds at my local gun shop at noon today!! $24.99 per pound.

Take a look at Altamont grips. I have them on several of my Ruger single action revolvers. I eventually make my own grips for my revolvers, but the Altamont grips work pretty well for the price. You can get about anything you want if your willing to pay the price.

There is powder available here in Southern Oklahoma, especially Alliant powders. Some of you have commented about price ranges of $25-$30 as being expensive. I think that will be the norm going forward. If the market will pay $30/lb, that's where the price point will be. That's still...

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HP-38/W231 under 148 gr full wadcutter or 158 grain lswc.

My "best" 357 is my newly acquired S&W Performance Center Model 686 with 2 1/2 inch barrel. The 357 that I like best is my 40+ year old S&W Model 19-3.

45 ACP = push 44 mag = WHACK!!!

A drop or two of Gun Butter on any contacting surfaces.

I bought a new 1895GBL a few months ago. The fit on the stock is a little sloppier than I would like, but overall the fit and finish is not bad for the money. I'd buy another Marlin with hesitation.

Getting a new .243. It'll be used mostly for poking holes in paper and ringing steel out to 300 yards. (maybe 500 if the opportunity presents itself) I need recommendations for decent scopes, preferrably under $500. I've got tired old eyes so some extra magnification would probably be welcome...

I have the 550B, but it's mounted directly to my bench. My chute is also closer. It takes very little effort for the round to drop down the chute. No need to turn the spindle fast.

What is the purpose or end use for your models?

Sig P220

My little PCR with VZ grips.