Recent content by DDStraitwell

Has anyone out there tried HS6 in the 500 S&W Magnum. I'm loading a 425 gr Lead gas check bullet.I don't find any data for that caliber except heavy loads. In my 4" barrel a velocity around 1000 fps with that bullet is enough for my use. HS6 is great for the 357 Sig also. I do not recommend it...

I now have this beautiful pistol picture as wallpaper on my computer. My favorite S&W is my 4" mod 624, 44 Special of course with the Magna grips. I have many 5 Screw S&W's but this 624 is the right combination for nearly every need.

I load 8.3 gr Unique with the 45 Colt 255 gr FRN lead in all my 45 Colts, but another really good load and cleaner burning is 5.9 or 6.0 gr of Red Dot. You really can't tell the differance in point of impact or felt recoil. I load 5.5 Red Dot for Cowboy action. I have one 45 Colt that I've been...

I've been using 2.7 gr Bullseye with 148 cast Hensley & Gibbs (hard alloy) since 1955. The only thing that's changed is "Greedy Lawyers". 3.0 gr Bullseye is even better for general use for you feel like you're shooting a real gun. Be glad to help anyone with questions on reloading as it is a...