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    Very Sticky, but Intresting

    Thought I'd seen it all regarding reloading...... Range scrap SAECO mould Powder coat A little Liquid Xlox (aids in sizing) Star sizer
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    Any fans of the 6 shot 617s?

    A fan...…..Yes Accurate...….Yes.....and Yes
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    PC firing pin replacement

    Got it out, put a drop of Xylene on top of the retaining pin and let it seep in and around, cable tied the trigger back, shimmed the hammer to center the firing pin in its travel, used an air gun with a rubber tip and with just shy of 150 psi air pressure, blew into the firing pin bushing and...
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    PC firing pin replacement

    I don't believe I own any WD-40, but I am a fan of Break Free CLP. The model number is.....627 (dash) PC
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    PC firing pin replacement

    S&W made this revolver for Lew Horton in Feb of 1998. One of 338 distributed.
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    PC firing pin replacement

    Please believe me when I say this is not my first rodeo, I am usually able to repair what few failures I've had with N, L, or K frames. (Don't own any J's) This issue is entirely my doing, I use this weighted bbl N frame for steel knockdown. My steel loads are somewhat "warm". Switched primers...
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    PC firing pin replacement

    Firing pin retaining pin set in blind hole under adjustable rear sight. Hope this helps.
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    PC firing pin replacement

    I need to replace the in frame firing pin on an N frame. Mod 627-PC SN LHVxxxx The firing pin retaining pin is installed from the top, under the rear sight. No provisions for pushing it out under the side cover, and is set slightly below the top. Thanks, 2#
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    Revolvers By The Pound

    Anybody else appreciate Full Lug Barrels From the top 617-4 617-6 14-5 627 686-6 16-4
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    617 sights?

    Acquired a 617-4 x 8 3/8, came to me with Bo-Mar sights. Seem to remember something about a target version. Also 2 Tee's, hammer and trigger, w/ Hogue Big But grips. Factory laser engraved.......(Tacky)........IMHO.... Question is, are we suppose to have the Bo-Mar sights?
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    .38 Super/Special?

    The issue I sometimes have is extraction, cases not clearing the cylinder, especially when chambers get a little dirty. It's a non-issue with the 986 and short 9mm brass.
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    .38 Super/Special?

    Super cases don't fit the cylinder.
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    .38 Super/Special?

    For easier insertion and extraction of moon clips in my 627, I'd like a shorter cartridge. Not wanting to use .38 short colt, I trimmed some .38 special brass down to .900", the length of a .38 super case. Case volume is within 1/2gn. using 231, (the trimmed special held a little more). There is...
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    Question for a "Vintage" Reloader

    Where do Alcan Max-Fire pistol primers fall in the hardness range between Federal, Winchester, and CCI?
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    Any Harm In......

    Thanks for all the responses, the 125 TC, like I said up top, shoot one hole at 50', little to no leading, a good dirt and plate load...... Will see how the 135gn RN cast and FMJ's fly.......2#
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    Any Harm In......

    Tom...125gn TC over 4.9gn 231 shoots one hole at 50'...686 & 627 Greg...Would melt them down and re-cast my WC's before trading.
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    Any Harm In......

    Loading up .355 jacketed and .356 hard cast (9mm) over a modest amount of 231 for practice and plinking in .38 and .357...... Got a boatload of them......Thanks.....2#
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    617 Picture Thread

    I don't have a 4".......Yet
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    Precission Delta 148grHBWC lube

    Yes...They're much cleaner...
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    Need input: .357 Huge Fireball wanted

    Your bullet with some DGL BP lube, enough Goex FFF black powder to compress about 1/10" under that bullet, a magnum primer, and don't shoot it if your standing on a bed of dry leaves...
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