Recent content by mzimmers

Heh! Can you tell it's been that kind of day for me? .44 magnum. Thanks again.

Hi, all - I have a box of old Bear Creek lead (no gas check) bullets that are 215 grains. I can't find any load data for them. Can someone suggest a good plinking load using Titegroup or W231 (since that's what I have now)? Thanks.

Hi, Robcat – Thanks for introducing me to the Greenhill formula. I think this is going to help explain some of my frustration with using the larger copper bullets in my various rifles. Note to all: Rob's rendition of the formula is fine for most applications, but needs a bit of tweaking in...

OK, I don't want to see this deteriorate into an argument, but...the .300 RCM has at least one significant advantage over both the .300 WSM and the .308. Its recoil is considerably less than the WSM (especially in a shorter-barreled rifle), and it should be a much flatter shooter than the .308...

I think some people in this thread may have overstated the intended purpose of the .300 RCM. Like its parent cartridge, it was designed to deliver high performance for the caliber in a light, compact gun. And that it does. It's not just about a cartridge; it's about a cartridge and a gun...

I realize that this thread is a bit old, but I thought I'd share a data point with the .300 RCM. (I'll be writing an article about the hunt, but you guys get the sneak preview.) I got this hog on Tuesday in Paso Robles. He was about #320 and the shot was taken at 200 yards with the new...

Hey, Fuff – Thanks for the information. Like I said, this gun is a real beater, and not just cosmetically. When I got it, the end shake was horrendous, and the cylinder wouldn't lock up. Plus, the part that retains the hand spring within the side plate is broken. I sent it to S&W, knowing that...

OK, thanks, guys. I just got this one a couple of months ago. It was on an auction site, and for $99, I just couldn't resist. I think its firing days are over, but it's fun to look at and play with. So, this would be an I-frame, right?

Hey, Old Fuff – As long as you're giving out information, perhaps you could tell me something about this one: It's a .32 S&W Long, and the s/n is 336730. It's a real beater, but it's a good curiosity piece (at least to me). Note the S&W logo on the left side of the frame. What would the...