I'm a fan of the long barrel big bores too.
Here's a Feb 1976, 29-2. I bought this at a show last year to replace one I had bought in 1976 but let get away. Feels like it never left!
I load moderate loads with Unique and 240 Gr. SWC. I have to laugh when I go to the range with it. All the plastic shooters end up stopping by to see what's making all the noise.
Craig....
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