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by weiler
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .45 Therapy
Replies: 13
Views: 488

Re: .45 Therapy

That continues to be one of my favorite custom revolvers and stories
by weiler
Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Long Ago and Far Away in Another Century
Replies: 11
Views: 448

Re: From Long Ago and Far Away in Another Century

Thanks so much for sharing these Jim
by weiler
Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Shootists—- the beginning
Replies: 18
Views: 760

Re: The Shootists—- the beginning

Jeez I’ve dreamed of getting that letter, one of my favorite articles. Ruger 5 1/2 Bisley 45 Colt in a Barranti Hank Sloan holster and Bowen rear sight. At some point this guns getting an extended ejector rod (shortened 1/4” ), Super Redhawk front sight, B/C and end shake set to minimum and Taylor t...
by weiler
Tue May 30, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 Special Loads Over The Years
Replies: 13
Views: 625

Re: .44 Special Loads Over The Years

A friend and I wrecked a Charter Arms shooting 8 gr. Unique and the Keith SWC. Stretched the frame. I came up with 5.5 of W231 with a 240 SWC for a buddy's Bulldog years ago. Thought that I'd invented it, only to find later that it's actually a pretty common standard pressure load. I knew from prio...
by weiler
Tue May 02, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Garage/Basement practice.....
Replies: 11
Views: 608

Re: Garage/Basement practice.....

... The wax bullet punched a nice clean hole through the oak but left no marks at all on the fireplace brick behind it. Ouch. That's a bit more dangerous than one would have assumed. yessir. Used with good results in the book UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. If you haven't read it, you probably should cons...
by weiler
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOHN LINEBAUGH
Replies: 47
Views: 1754

Re: JOHN LINEBAUGH

that load with bevel based commercial cast 250’s printed like a shotgun at 50 yards from my 5 1/2 Bisley, but would print ~2” over 8 grains 231 or deep seated over 6.7 grains 231. didnt like too much speed out of my gun now a flat based MP45-270 hollowpoint, powder coated and deep seated over 11.5 g...
by weiler
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anatomy Of A Working Gun
Replies: 8
Views: 336

Re: Anatomy Of A Working Gun

fantastic writeup Jim! a lot of the modifications seem similar to your linebaugh built gun?

care to guess how many rounds the old girl has had thru it?
by weiler
Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Weather
Replies: 33
Views: 1318

Re: Bullet Casting Weather

Weiler, I have a Bisley .45 Colt as well. I had the barrel shortened to 5 1/2" even before I shot it and it's certainly a fine revolver. HS-6 is a great powder for .45 Colt. I frequently load 13.0 gr behind a 250 gr machine cast RNFP bullet for 1100 fps and it's very accurate with a standard d...
by weiler
Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Weather
Replies: 33
Views: 1318

Re: Bullet Casting Weather

thanks! I got the deep seating idea from David Bradshaw on the singleactions.com forum, I’ve had such good luck with it on light/medium loads but would assume similar performance with 13 grains HS-6. One benefit I have on the 45 Colt is seating/crimping with 1 die/stroke, easily remedied with the ad...
by weiler
Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Weather
Replies: 33
Views: 1318

Re: Bullet Casting Weather

I've got an old Ideal 454190 mold but it's a single cavity. I like the bullet but it's a chore turning 'em out one at a time. The RCBS 45-270-SAA was mentioned earlier. I've had that one since shortly after it came out - it's a good 'un. (p.s. HS-6 works nice with it) ******** Samsi that bullet wit...
by weiler
Mon Oct 31, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bullet Casting Weather
Replies: 33
Views: 1318

Re: Bullet Casting Weather

great minds!

I cast up 22 pounds of MP molds 45-270 (~280 grains) with a medium hollowpoint, powdercoated em the next day. They’ll last me longer than they should

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by weiler
Wed Oct 26, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Target Shooting At Long Range With Handguns
Replies: 13
Views: 698

Re: Target Shooting At Long Range With Handguns

Great article Jim, really makes me miss being back on the farm and having the space!
by weiler
Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couldn't help it! Ruger No. 1, .38-55
Replies: 14
Views: 704

Re: Couldn't help it! Ruger No. 1, .38-55

perfect Ohio whitetail rifle
by weiler
Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....
Replies: 14
Views: 592

Re: Took the Mosin to the Range today ....

Jim, if your ~.001-.002” undersized powdercoating might be worth a try
by weiler
Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Re: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!

Now that's a sweet outfit, and it looks like you have some very nice wood on your No. 1. Fine shooting. I have had very good luck over the years with bullets from Lee molds. many thanks! Ive been on the lookout for a reasonable priced one for awhile now (IE not gunbroker prices) and found two of em...
by weiler
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Re: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!

Nath wrote: Sun Sep 25, 2022 12:40 am That is very good indeed.
Standard trigger?
Thanks Nath, standard trigger on this one, I think after Ohio deer season it’ll be getting replaced
by weiler
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!
Replies: 11
Views: 713

Re: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!

Hi Weiler, welcome back and I enjoyed your pictures and set-up. You went to a lot of work to do all that, I'm impressed. It looks like the receiver of your #1 has some CCH? I wouldn't mind more rife pic's if you have them by chance, but don't trouble yourself to take new ones. Anyhow, nice job! -Tu...
by weiler
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!
Replies: 11
Views: 713

First No. 1 ….. first 45-70!

Lee 457-405- powdercoated .459-.460 (unsized) 48.3/H335 CCI 200 COL 2.485” 1/4 turn roll crimp Hornady 2.035” case- once fired est Velocity ~1,600 fps 5x5 just under 1.3” at 100 yards (it might have actually been 6 but I got distracted ☺️) The short Hornady case works very well with the short throat...
by weiler
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Man with CCW stops an active shooter ...
Replies: 33
Views: 2113

Re: Man with CCW stops an active shooter ...

I disregard any signs stating I can't carry. They might as well put up a sign stating "Open season on humans, no guns in here!" They have no idea I'm carrying, and that's the way I always want it no matter where I am. If it is concealed properly, who is gonna know? I have carried a handgu...
by weiler
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE DAY OF THE .45
Replies: 21
Views: 1243

Re: THE DAY OF THE .45

Jim, this is the one you wrote up in the Sixgunner? Really enjoyed that article, the base pin latch was a good idea! Yessir. It was also written up in the old Harris Publication magazine. Hal Swiggett called it "The Born-Again .45" I believe it was. Whatever, it was a long time ago. :D Th...
by weiler
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE DAY OF THE .45
Replies: 21
Views: 1243

Re: THE DAY OF THE .45

Jim, this is the one you wrote up in the Sixgunner? Really enjoyed that article, the base pin latch was a good idea!