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09-21-2013, 08:09 PM
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Now What? 25-3
An elder Skeet buddy asked me to help him sell a S&W on the web.
Who's got the time?
For the sake of ease I just bought the darn thing. Model 25-3. Now what?
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09-21-2013, 09:33 PM
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get some moon clips and enjoy it ?
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09-21-2013, 09:56 PM
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Quote:
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get some moon clips and enjoy it ?
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Aren't the 25-3's in 45 Colt? I didn't think they were cut for moon clips.
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09-21-2013, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
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Aren't the 25-3's in 45 Colt? I didn't think they were cut for moon clips.
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Yes, the M25-3 was chambered in .45 Colt.
If you reload, be aware that some Keith bullet reloads may be too long, as the M25-3 uses a shorter cylinder than the M25-5.
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09-21-2013, 10:12 PM
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Quote:
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Aren't the 25-3's in 45 Colt? I didn't think they were cut for moon clips.
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and I knew that......
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09-21-2013, 11:44 PM
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get some original type 45 colt bullets. the lyman mould number is 454190 then later changed to 452190. they are a rounded flat nose design,just like they used in the cowboy days. I currently have one I am shooting and have owned others that I shot. with the right loads they are quite accurate.231 and universal clays are good. the old standard is unique but I never liked it.
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09-22-2013, 03:45 AM
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Buy these and go blasting. Good stuff, good company. The short cylinder will keep you from using my favorite 45 Colt bullet, the RCBS 270 SAA.
Lyman #452664 250 gr.
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09-22-2013, 03:52 AM
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The 452423 originally designed for the .45AR will weigh @250gr if cast from coww. This bullet crimped in the crimp groove will fit the shorter S&W cylinders.
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09-22-2013, 05:32 AM
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My 25-3 is the most accurate revolver l own. Bought used off GB lt runs like Sea Biscuit off H&G #68 @.452 and 8gr Unique
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09-22-2013, 08:50 AM
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If you paid a NIB price, consider putting it in the safe. If you paid a using gun price, looks like you have good loading data now  .
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