Recent content by The Norseman

So I disassembled all, carefully cleaned all, and very lightly lubed all. Much smoother turning Cylinder now. Assembly, I put springs back how I found them, made sure all was aligned, worked smooth, and slipped all back together. Note: when Ejector Rod is unscrewed, Rod will not slip off Yoke...

Nothing was scratched or harmed. Well a 7/32" is 5.56mm….so I got out a .223 shell. It slipped over my 7/32" drill bit with some slop. with ordinary pliers, crushed down nicely on to the drill bit. Slipped the 223 over the knurled headed screw, with 38spl shells in place, and care- fully tried...

Thank you SLT223 and Neumann and 686PC for all the great information. I just mic'd that knurled knob on the front of the ejector rod (now we know it's a knurled headed screw). Left head threaded too. Knurled screw mic'd .2185-.219 dia. Which .2188 = 7/32 drill bit. I'm thinking….

So the Knurled Knob is not screwed on? To remove the Cylinder one has to unscrew the actual rod then? Curious; how hard was it to unscrew the ejector rod? Would this wrench work with these plastic synthetic jaw adapters? Thank in advance.

Topic title; New S&W 686 M.G., How do you get the Cylinder off the Yoke? I was looking at mine just now out in the garage where there's a lot of sun light. It appears the knurled knob on the front of the ejector rod is a screwed on nut. With the assistance of a flashlight there appears to be a...

Thank you for another informative video. Now I have some idea how the 357mag M.G. kicks with hot 357 loads. I'm currently reloading 158gr Hornady XTPs. They chronograph at 800fps. I want this reload to be safely 1000fps. Wood grips are a novelty to me. I have mixed feelings about the TGW Bear...

Thank you for sharing the real life video review of the new S&W 686 M.G. 357mag. I really enjoyed it. You are a very good shooter! My June 30, 2025 manufactured S&W 686 M.G. has had similar results 16yrds (50') with my 158gr lead swc reloads, sighting in from a supported arm, two handed hold...

The First S&W; a 1985 S&W Mdl 29, 44Rem Mag, blued, 6-1/2" half lug bbl, new in the box (blue slip cover box), owner's paper, cleaning rod and cleaning mop, and brown moisture barrier paper. I was new to S&Ws so I didn't know what dash model, or if it had the 3 T's (target trigger, hammer...

No way would I trade/sell my 10Dec2002 617-3 22lr 6"bbl. or 15Oct1997 617-1 22lr 4"bbl. The quality is light years ahead in comparison of the new 617 22lr Mountain Gun or even the new 629/686/610 (44mag/357mag/10mm). The quality control is just not there anymore, a hit or miss from what I have...

Don’t buy into the 2025 Mountain Gun excitement. They’re nothing like the Smiths of old. Look (inspect) and handle one first, then decide.

The "Gap" doesn't bother me, but S&W knows better, shame on them. I do like the sturdy Dedent Lock Up and Yoke seam in front is reminiscent of older Smith's. Can't figure out how slip the Cylinder off the Yoke yet. Appears to shoot straight, no sight adjust, shoots on center and no lost front...

I shot my 686 MG last weekend. I amazingly liked the TGW Bear Hug grips. They were fit, trim, comfortable, and handled recoil quite nicely. The right palm swell fits nice and left palm swell adds a little support to the fingers. Unfortunately they were cracked hidden inside. The factory over...

I was wondering that myself. As usual the Owner's Manual (Smith & Wesson Safety & Instructional Manual) is too generic. I to sometimes like to clean with the cylinder off. I’ll keep watching hopefully for an answer. Good question!

Thank you for sharing and the pictures. Wow what a cleaver idea, simple, fast and makes the stand compact. I like it! The Best to you and your Endeavors.

I got to use my Athlon Rangecraft this last week. WOW what a game changer in my reloading and shooting. So quick to set up, see velocities, do new sessions, pick up another gun, reset for it and shoot. Very interesting and fun. Will always be with me. Best investment I’ve made for reloading.