Recent content by Denny Crane

Sounds like different types of brass to me. I had to separate all of my .357 mixed brass. The brass case wall thickness increases as it get closer to the bass. If seating a DEWC that goes in the case further than other bullets I get a bulge. Only way to avoid it is to figure out which brass is...

No I haven't tried the factory. For some reason I assumed they no longer stocked parts for 40 yr old guns. I guess I should give it a try? Thanks

27-2 I need a new or like new extractor rod with nickel finish. I have a like new blued rod I can trade. I think the part # is 5456 Who has one? Thanks

Is $625 a decent price for a 90% nickel 581 in the original box?

Probably the best all around site for reloading info is over at THR - Powered by vBulletin I have reloaded since the 70's. It's a large part of the firearm hobby for me.

I have a 14-2 in like new condition that has the target trigger, hammer, and stocks. Not sure of the date? K4849** The target stocks do not have the diamond. I think the 14-2 was from '61 to '67 (?) and the diamond stocks were eliminated after that? Would all stocks of either type on a 14-2...

53 in a couple weeks. Class of '77

I have a 4513 TSW that as far as I can tell is NIB. I got it with several revolvers and never paid any attention to it. I had to dig it out to even see exactly what it is. It must be an early one with no rail, cutaway grip, 6 shot. Product code 104550, Spec Order 8218, whatever that means. I...

I don't think I have ever seen the "why" question answered?

Wow! Either "Babe" is now known as "boatbum101" or boatbum has a memory like an old dog! I can't remember my own load stats without pencil and paper let alone another guys with that kind of detail! Mike, It's hard enough to take accurate throat measurements with the proper tools (example...

How are you measuring your throats? If you can shoot .452 lead bullets at ANY velocity/brinell rating with no leading I have to think your throats are not as big as you think? Mine (.458) is a leaded up mess no matter what lead/powder combination with .452 bullets. After only one round you can...

My experience is that it doesn't matter what type of bullet you use. When a .451 or .452 bullet is guided by a .458 throat it will not be accurate or consistent. No combination of powder type or amount is going to obturate a .452 bullet in a .458 throat. No matter what the lead brinell rating...

How about in an ultrasonic cleaner? Mineral spirits?

I am as envious of the quality photo's as I am of the gun.

I bought my model 63 new in 1978 for $210. A friend had one and after I shot it I had to have one. Brick after brick went through it and it still cleans up like new. It would be one of if not the last gun I would ever part with and is mostly a safe queen in more recent years. Ejection can get...