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I used the rcbs bench mounted tool for years. Recently I have been using the forster priming tool for pistol, and the k&m tool for rifle as I don't produce as many of those. Both are top notch.

Yes, I am aware of S&W's history in regards to single action revolvers. Another member mentioned that there wasn't any money in it. While that may be true there sure is a market for the replicas. I was interested in the schofield when it briefly reappeared.

As I said in the original post, the actions need work to be smoothed out. I've owned many in the last 40 years, and the triggers have never gotten any better. Good pistol smiths are getting hard to find. My last action work cost nearly as much as the gun, but it is a beautiful thing presently.

I'd be very grateful to know where one could find this best source in East Tennessee. I haven't been able to locate a primer in nearly two years on line or otherwise. Thanks

Ok, see if you can wrap your head around this one. I'd like to see them make a single action revolver. One that could be used to compete in cowboy action shooting if one so desired. The Colt is out of reach for the average guy, the Rugers need a considerable investment to smooth out the...

I'm guessing that they figured the five shot L frame was as small as they could go? Not much steel in that one either.

Charge weights One thing to consider is bullet profile. Two bullets of the same diameter, same weight, same material, can use two different sets of load data even within the same manual. Take the 200 grain bullets for the 45 ACP in the Lyman manual for example. They are different profile...

Sizing new cases I have only recently begun to do this. Likely because when I started reloading all I had were once fired cases, so it was not an issue. Doesn't hurt with consistency, but the only real negative is if the seated bullet fails to have enough neck tension. Not so much an issue...