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by helmtoad
Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Need help with WATER damaged Rugar 44 blackhawk
Replies: 6
Views: 1082

OT: Need help with WATER damaged Rugar 44 blackhawk

I have a rugar 44 mag Super Blackhawk that was in a fire. it was damaged by WATER, not heat. The barrel had to be re-machined. I want to re-install the barrel. Does anyone know what the gap should be between the barrel and the cylinder? Any help would be appreciated.
by helmtoad
Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: replacement stock
Replies: 3
Views: 758

Re: replacement stock

there a lot of places that sell replacement stocks. 4gunstocks.com, rifle-stocks.com, richards microfit stocks just to name a few.
by helmtoad
Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black powder cartridge question
Replies: 30
Views: 2560

Re: Black powder cartridge question

First off i wouldn't use black powder. I'd use the 3F equivalent american pioneer powder. It's not as dangerous, it's not near as dirty, you don't have to lube the bullets, it has 10 times the shelf life in a loaded cartridge. I gave up true black powder five years ago. the only bp i use is the 4F p...
by helmtoad
Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?
Replies: 33
Views: 4423

Re: Lever gun load data - Speer #1 anybody interested?

I have found many old loading manuals on ebay. You have to pay top dollar but they are definitely worth it.
by helmtoad
Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT, kinda: Sensitivity to powder fouling question
Replies: 15
Views: 1386

Re: OT, kinda: Sensitivity to powder fouling question

Powder companies change retardants and their powder compounds to slow burning rates just a couple years ago. That's how they are all able to come up with these short grained powders with the same burning rate as the long grain just like the old H4831. The new equivilent H4831SC. the reason they did ...
by helmtoad
Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: please help! handloading the 457 wwm
Replies: 1
Views: 777

please help! handloading the 457 wwm

Hey there; I have a problem. I have an 457 wild west mag. I am a handloader. I cannot find much loading data or any case specs specifically case trim length. i want to form cases out of 45-90 brass. Wild west guns has been less than forthcoming in answering my questions because I'm not buying their ...