Recent content by Slim Jim

Congratulations to you and the Mrs. Yesterday was 41 for me and Mama.

I have a 30 yr. old 6 inch SS Security Six that's had an action job by Ruger. It shoots like a house afire and the action is smoother than my L frame. Neither one is going anyplace!!!!

Bountyhunter, you must not be as old as I or you are so old that you've forgotten the gun control act of 1968. Clearly the most restricting anti gun legislation of modern times!

To me the 696 was the ideal piece for what I wanted and it would be shame not to shoot it. My first few boxes of ammo were, unknown to me, part of a special purchase. When that was shot up I nearly fainted at the full price of .44 specials. That's what has started me reloading again after a...

Thanks guys, I was hoping for more response to my post but I apreciate the two replies. Slim Jim

Is 6.5 grs. of Unique behind a 240gr. cast bullet a safe load for my 696? I know it works in other .44s but I'm concerned about the forcing cone in mine. Will this get me around 800-850fps?

Is 6.5 grs. of Unique behind a 240gr. cast bullet a safe load for my 696? I know it works in other .44s but I'm concerned about the forcing cone in mine. Will this get me around 800-850fps?

I wondered about W296. The Winchester book lists a load of 18.5gr. producing 1800fps at only 32,500 cup. The bullet maker wasn't listed only as a 125gr.JHP. This sounds really good but you could expect them to be a little optimistic. I've got a pound of Unique I could try, from my reserch it...

My brother and I want to load for our Rugers, my Security Six and his GP100. I've searched the web and it seems everyone and his cousin has a load. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the possible combinations. If I could find two people to agree on the same recipe We'd try it. We're looking for an...

My brother and I want to load for our Rugers, my Security Six and his GP100. I've searched the web and it seems everyone and his cousin has a load. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the possible combinations. If I could find two people to agree on the same recipe We'd try it. We're looking for an...