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  1. Steve51

    Do you like the 7.5" barrel?

    Thanks for posting all those pictures. Fine looking shooting irons! I only have 1 revolver with a 7.5" barrel (Good for hunting) I have several revolvers with 6.5" barrels and shoot them frequently but my favorite barrel length for shooting and carrying is a 5.5" barrel six shooter. SUPER...
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    The .44M 240XTP with Unique powder, Rossi R92

    I am fine with and most often shoot milder .44 magnum loads from a revolver (1100 fps) but when it comes to my .44 magnum rifles, I prefer only near max loads. I want my rifle loads to be in the 1500 fps - 1600 fps range. For years, i have used the Hornady 240 grain XTP JHP bullets in my .44...
  3. Steve51

    Nickel plated brass question

    I once bought 100 Starline nickel cases for .38 spl. Thought I would really like them. Wrong! I prefer brass cases much better - handgun or rifle. I do use the nickel cased handloads for my conceal carry revolver and a couple speed strips but when they are no longer usable, I don't have any...
  4. Steve51

    Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock Press

    That is the very same loader I started with and still use today. For me, I see no need to upgrade. As already mentioned, keep one of the primer arms in place when depriming. I run a plastic hose from the primer catch well to a wastebasket.
  5. Steve51

    Shotshell hulls

    STS and AA are my go to hulls. In my experience, the AA's hulls start to split before the STS.
  6. Steve51

    Is Taurus a Good Brand for Revolvers

    I have two Taurus DA revolvers (.22lr/mag and .357 mag) and both have been solid firearms and never had a single problem. Hearsay says their customer service is lacking but I have no personal experience. I have no plans to buy any Taurus revolvers in the future but I wasn't rally planning on...
  7. Steve51

    22mag reliability

    I have never had one hiccup with CCI, Remington, or Hornady .22 mag ammo. The only ammo I ever had issues with were Winchester Dyna Points (may have been a bad lot but never bought any more).
  8. Steve51

    Just got my NRA ballot

    I always vote. Usually for just a small number but I do vote. As others, this year I will only be voting for those not recommended by the board. I doubt change will happen overnight but I will be one who tries to initiate a change.
  9. Steve51

    38 Special Berry's 148 gr. Plated DEWC

    I have never used Berry's plated DEWC bullets but have used X-Treme plated DEWC and Missouri Bullets coated lead DEWC. I load them to a OAL of 1.22" - 1.23" For powder, I use either 4.0 gr. of HP-38 or 4.2 gr. of Unique. Don't have any velocity measurements for these loads but I think the...
  10. Steve51

    What Got You Into Reloading?

    My reloading beginnings were 20 & 12 gauge shotshells on a MEC 600 Jr. to lower the cost of shooting clay pigeons. Expanded to .32 H & R magnum a few years later - hard to find and expensive factory ammo. Just kept expanding from there. Now the only factory ammo I purchase is rimfire and .410...
  11. Steve51

    Favorite .35 caliber?

    My pick was .357 mag rifle. Economical to hand load and shoot. Good all around caliber for ranges <100 yds. It is also the only one on the list that I own.
  12. Steve51

    Henry H001 22 rifle - Comments?

    I have 4 Henry .22 rifles. I have never had a problem with any of them. I bought my first one in 1999, an H001 classic. I put a scope on it for the grand kids to shoot and it has had 1000''s of rounds put through it. I also have the H001 carbine that I put Williams fire sights on (for my old...
  13. Steve51

    How strong is Marlin 45-70?

    I have a Henry .45-70 and I know the rifle will safely shoot loads that are much hotter than my shoulder can take. As already mentioned - don't know why anyone would want to exceed maximum loads and run the risk of personal injury and destroying your firearm. I am a firm believer that hitting...
  14. Steve51

    Do you own a Glock?

    Never owned one and never have shot one. Only have two semi-auto pistols (one 9mm and one .22LR) Just an old country boy that likes revolvers and lever guns.
  15. Steve51

    Economics of Reloading

    I have had my reloading equipment for a number of years, so I don't really know how much I have in it. I checked the $1000 - $2000 range because it would cost $1275.00 today to replace what I have with the same equipment. I just have basic beginner type equipment but it has served my needs very...
  16. Steve51

    Good .44 magnum revolver?

    cdahl383 - Super Blackhawks are single action revolvers - Redhawks are double action revolvers
  17. Steve51

    Good .44 magnum revolver?

    The Ruger Super Blackhawk with 5.5" barrel is a great woods gun, especially when loaded with Skeeter Skelton loads (240 gr LSWC over 7.5 gr of Unique in a .44 Spl case).
  18. Steve51

    How often do you practice with your CCW gun that you carry the most?

    I shoot 2 mags (15 rounds) through my carry gun approx once a month. It is not really a fun gun to shoot. I shoot other handguns (mostly revolvers) and rifles every week or two. The ones that are fun to shoot!
  19. Steve51

    Wayne LaPierre is resigning.

    Hope this is a giant step in the right direction for the NRA. Time will tell.
  20. Steve51

    Who doesn’t own/like AR’s?

    I don't own any AR style rifles. I carried an M16 in the field for my 6 years of military service but I have never really had the desire to own one. I live in Illinois, and almost bought one last year simply because the state has now declared we don't have the right to own one. Since...
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