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I reload my 44spl cases for about $5.60/box of 50
Hard Cast 240gr SWC from summersenterprises bullets = $0.077ea
S&B primers from Cabelas = $20/1000
4.0gr-4.4gr Trail Boss powder.
Latest addition to my 3" revolver collection - 629-1 3" Update - Range Report.
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I reload my 44spl cases for about $5.60/box of 50
Hard Cast 240gr SWC from summersenterprises bullets = $0.077ea
S&B primers from Cabelas = $20/1000
4.0gr-4.4gr Trail Boss powder.
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SLT223,
Thanks for the load info! Do you know if Clay's meters well out of a Dillon powder measure?
Anyone have a suggestion using Bullseye, 231, or Power Pistol? I have a lot of those powders on hand. Speer shows 231 and Bullseye in their #14 short barrel load data that I have. I can pick up some Clay's if necessary. I think that this gun will be as fun to shoot as my 625 with 200 grain target auto rim's.
The Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel loads in both .44 Special and Magnum, as well as all the Xtreme bullets for reloading showed up today and yesterday. The magnum Gold Dot loads sure look like they mean business!
Clays works fine through a Dillon measure. No need to hunt down Clays if you have 231 and BE, unless you just want to experiment. I've also used 5gr of bullseye and 8gr 231 under Xtreme 200gr plated in .44 Mag brass. I have power pistol but haven't loaded with it yet.
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Looks good, but it dont really shoot lead any more since most of my shooting is indoors these days. I stopped buying hazmat from Cabelas who wack me with shipping, hazmat, and sales tax. I used to not care when I put tons of work travel on my Cabelas card basically getting me free points, but unfortunately that's not the case anymore.
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I normally use special-length cases for weaker loads, too. But it's not necessary. If you've got'em, you can always download the longer magnum cases at your preferred "special" power level. I keep meaning to try this so I don't have to worry about magnum loads sticking in the cylinder after shooting specials.
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Here are my 3" N frame SS guns. I like the Adhrends combats for shooting these hand cannons. My 629 is a -2E gun that came knocking at my door one day!
jcelect
Here are my 3" N frame SS guns. I like the Adhrends combats for shooting these hand cannons. My 629 is a -2E gun that came knocking at my door one day!
jcelect
Congratulations on getting a great gun. I collect big bore snubbies and bought a new 629 Talo in December. Put black Badger grips on it and brought her to the range. I was amazed at how accurate this 3" was. The DA pull is great. This is my favorite in my collection because if the accuracy and trigger. I EDC it in either a Craft Holsters iwb or a Simply Rugged in cool weather. I will only use .44 sp ammo with this for EDC. Currently carrying Speer Gold Dot 200 gr. I agree with your brother on switching guns.
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Gripgrabber
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Congrats, beautiful 3" r
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JeepinSoldier
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Range report #2.
Sorry I have been away from this thread for awhile, I started a new job and got sick at the same time.
Took the 629 to the range with some 240 grain LSWC loads that I worked up for it and it loves 7.5 grains of 231.
I also shot the Speer 200 grain Gold Dot Short Barrel factory loads in .44 Special and Magnum as well as Factory Federal 240 grain JSP's. The revolver was a pleasure to fire with all of them and did not get really sporty until I fired the full power Federal JSP's.
Here are the results at 15 yards, some rapid double action. I used to test at 25 yards. But the older eyes are not up to that anymore. The revolver probably shots better than this, but its what I can do.
Sorry I have been away from this thread for awhile, I started a new job and got sick at the same time.
Took the 629 to the range with some 240 grain LSWC loads that I worked up for it and it loves 7.5 grains of 231.
I also shot the Speer 200 grain Gold Dot Short Barrel factory loads in .44 Special and Magnum as well as Factory Federal 240 grain JSP's. The revolver was a pleasure to fire with all of them and did not get really sporty until I fired the full power Federal JSP's.
Here are the results at 15 yards, some rapid double action. I used to test at 25 yards. But the older eyes are not up to that anymore. The revolver probably shots better than this, but its what I can do.
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Super & congrats- looks like you have a winner on your hands.
Am envious
Am envious
9mmsubgun-m11
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Nice! Another load you might try is 5.5gr 231 under X-Treme 240 plated bullets. I use this load in magnum cases and it is a delight to shoot.
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JeepinSoldier
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Thanks for the tip 9mm!
Ill give that load a try. I already have some of their 200 grain plated. Ill get some of their 240's as well.
I wish they made a full plated SWC in .44 like their 158 plated SWC for .38/.357. My J and K Frames in .38/.357 love em!
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9mmsubgun-m11
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Another good load is the same powder and charge weight with powder coated 240swc's. A friend of mine in Mississippi lives a couple miles from a guy who does powder coating and he sent 500 of the 44's to try and they are excellent with no leading but they do smell funny when fired.
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JeepinSoldier
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I have been eyeing powdercoated bullets. Interesting new tech for our sport. Just have not been able to bring myself to buy any yet.
I want to find a red powdercoated .38 LRN so I can make a dummy bullet like the one on the .38 Special album cover LOL.
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Here are my 3" N frame SS guns. I like the Adhrends combats for shooting these hand cannons. My 629 is a -2E gun that came knocking at my door one day!
jcelect
Jcelect,
That is one of the most awesome collections of 3" revolvers that I have ever seen. I bow before your greatness!
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