Recent content by jimeast

As mentioned above lapping valves is now considered a no-no. Same should apply to firearm actions.

CapnMac, The info on Dew Point was a good review, forced me to review some college thermo and also think about the alternative situation you discussed. Dew Point and relative humidity are related, so conflation is not necessarily a bad thing 100% RH at 70 Deg F implies the dew point is 70 Deg...

One more note on humidity. I have had a "new" shop room for about 10 yrs. I have kept the humidity below 50-52% and have not had anything bloom rust (I don't keep my tools coated or well cared far as it relates to potential rust). Prior to this, I often found tools rusting in the summer where...

For The Original Post: Do you have the skew number: This link provides a photo like the one you mention and has some data, not sure if it's the same model your looking at http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/331520-627-5-4inch-barrel-questions.html

Just for giggles I did a quick assessment with my Lyman trigger gauge to measure the force required to pull the cylinder open. Ball Detent S&W 627 PC 3lb 5oz, Ejection Rod 625 PC 12oz. Quite a difference, (maybe the detent will soften up with more use) Regarding competition, I don't think...

Nice find, being overbuilt and heavy should make it a lot of fun to shoot, especially 38 specials, let us know how the recoil is when you shoot it.

The 5" PC version has a lockup in the barrel yoke, not the end of the extractor shaft like your revolver. The lockup on your revolver IMO provides a smoother faster reload, but I can only assume since S&W updated it, there are benefits in strength or maintaining alignment with the yoke-type lockup

Not sure if this applies, but.. In MA, I typically get held up by NICS when buying a firearm. This then starts a 3 business day waiting period for them to deny me. If they do not respond in the 3 days, I can pick up the firearm. They might also come back with a yes or no in the mean time...

Thanks, your suggesting I might be able to load much closer to the 3.22 specified OAL for this load, than the 3.14 OAL the bullet was reduced to when chambering without crimping?

I am loading a gas check lead bullet for 375 Ruger. It's the Lyman 375449. I'm using a Lyman suggested load for this cartridge. The overall length is specified at 3.220 inches. After loading a few and going to the range, I found the bolt would not engage without a lot of pressure, basically...

As an alternative to scopes, you could try a receiver mounted peep sight.

Surprising turn of events: I found a previously owned, but never fired .375 Ruger African in left hand at a price I could not pass on, so I picked it up and ordered the reloading components and will get started with it shooting cast bullets. I also found a gently used Leupold VX-6 1-6 scope...

I am going to try a Montana Bullet Works gas check bullet from the Lyman 375449 mold. https://www.montanabulletworks.com/product/375-lyman-375449-264gr-fn-gc/ I currently reload several calibers with lead bullets, but have not seen a bullet like this in the crimp area. What I think is the...

M118LR: I'm in my 50's and just recently started shooting. With my old eyes, I'm not sure what to expect. I shoot revolvers and my 45-70 and am doing OK. The club I am a member of does not allow 45-70 on the 200 and 300 yard ranges, hence a real rifle caliber to support a progression in...

Thanks for the replies so far. I tend to reload what I shoot, but certainly see the logic in getting a 308 cartridge (I never priced 308 ammo until several of you mentioned how inexpensive it is). Also, if I am not mistaken the 7mm-08 is a 308, sort of :). I am leaning toward the 7mm-08...