Recent content by daardvark

I assumed you were just looking for a similar feel in practice so you could make sure your grip and expectations set correctly. Using a large powder charge and a fast, heavy bullet will give you the most recoil. The extra light show adds to your impression. I also assume you don't have a...

Of your powders, 2400 will get you solid magnum speeds; Likely 20fps short of 1400fps from a 4" barrel. Lil'Gun might get you to perhaps 1420fps if you had some. A 1.6" COL with 15.6gr 2400 should feel quite like a factory load. 19.3gr Lil'Gun will feel even more stout. Both should belch an...

I use Lil' Gun in my full magnum 357 loads and it is terrific for that. If you can find an accurate load for your firearm, it delivers higher velocity at lower pressures than H110 or 2400. It also delivers quite a flame belch, bigger as the barrel gets shorter. The long burn time is great for...

Novalty, I am on the road this week but I'll post a pic of how the tube attaches when I get home. I was fortunate to find a clear tube at Lowes with an ID that exactly fit a standard plumbing attachment. The tube friction fits to the attachment. A picture will help I am sure. For me the dies...

If your criteria is 38spl pressure + Minimal Flash + Range Use, you can achieve these with a fast burning powder. With a 2.5" barrel, you have to go even faster than Bullseye. Titegroup, W231 and Red Dot come to mind and will burn 98-100% in a short barrel. Each approaches 100% burn as you...

I like the Star a lot but now I just use it as a sizer only. Switched to coated bullets now I run coated bullets through the Star. How did the RCBS aggravate your arthritis? I know the stock Star handle is brutal on the hands. I have a friend with the roller handle and it is much nicer but I...