Widder, SASS #59054

Using load data from Hodgdon website load data, here are my recent results from some 'hot' loaded ammo. Pistols were a 5.5" Ruger SBH Hunter, Mag-Na-Port'd. A 7.5" Ruger SBH Hunter. (non-ported) Marlin 1894 Cowboy cut to 16.5" Velocity was chronographed 8 feet from muzzle 1st column: velocity from 5.5" Ruger 2nd column: velocity from 7.5" Ruger 3rd column: velocity from 16.5" Marlin 1894 4th column: Muzzle Energy for each velocity shown in 'bold'. 240 gr. XTP Mag. 27.0 LilGun 1336 1431 1970 950 / 1091 / 2067 240 gr. XTP Mag. 27.5 H-110 1181 1220 1760 743 / 798 / 1650 250 gr. XTP. 25.0 LilGun 1322 1318 1866 969 / 964 / 1932 (please note: average velocity in the 7.5" was lower than the 5.5") 250 gr. XTP. 26.0 H-110 1212 1245 1660 815 / 860 / 1629 CRIMP MOVEMENT: a test bullet was used to measure movement at 3 shots, 6 shots, 9 shots and 12 shots. At original OAL, my test bullet was 1.643 After 3 shots, the OAL was 1.644 After 6 shots, the OAL was 1.651 After 9 shots, the OAL was 1.651 After 12 shots, the OAL was 1.651 Although the bullet slightly moved from recoil, it never moved out of the crimp groove. I was very happy with my crimp consistency. Other useful info: My brass was .454 Casull brass, cut to .45 Colt length. Primers were Small Rifle Magnum. (Casull brass uses Small primers) There were NO pressure signs showing any flattened primers, BUT..... slightly sticky ejections from the Marlin were experienced when firing the .240 gr. XTP Mag using 27.0 Lilgun powder. I had NO split cases. Because accuracy is subjected to the shooter, I will only say that I am well pleased with the accuracy of all these reloads. At 10 yards, both Ruger's were hitting at the same POA. I love shooting big bore pistols, but I must admit that shooting gloves are recommended. ..........Widder

Well, I just hope it ain't 'Chicken George's' foot...... 🤨 ..........Widder

Somethings in life get old. BUT..... having FUN never gets old. And the TN State is one heck of a fun match, fun with friends and its actually a pretty nice fun venue with those local small towns with their antique shops and eating places. I ain't talking about McDonalds or Wendy's.......... I'm talking about a restaurant that serves some of the best foods you ever 'ett'. (Bell Buckle Cafe). The Wartrace Regulators know how to put on a great match and host a great banquet. And with a little luck, ya might even run into TN Williams and get a first hand experience of what a professional liar is all about..... ( I meant 'story teller)..... 😀 And who knows, ya might even see a few gunslingers from New Mexico. Happy Trails, Y'all. ..........Widder

ATOM or ADAM ? ..........Widder.

GOSH and Golly Gee! I've posted video(s) of shooting my .460 Rowlands and 10mm semi-auto pistols. Those ain't even close to Cowboy. But, it was shooting info and 'entertainment'. I plan to post more in the future. I'm sure there are many Saloonaholics that aren't interested..... but some are. ..........Widder

I've used the 'flash the bright lights' to oncoming traffic to indicate 'approach with caution'. Sometimes, it has been because of a speed check ahead. BUT, mostly its used to warn the oncoming traffic they are approaching an area that is unusually congested or an accident is ahead. However it may be intended, the traffic slows down, even if they are within the speed limits. ..........Widder

Abilene, Many years back, I bought 2 bricks of CCI 'large pistol' primers that were sligtly oversized. Trying to prime my brass on an RCBS 'auto-primer' unit was nearly impossible. I share this information because sometimes, although VERY rare, primers can be over spec'd. Before you proceed with all those other things, its an easy and simple check to mic your primers and see if they are within specs. ..........Widder

Them big ole rodents look like an East TN groundhog or something migrating out of Texas..... 😀 Better load up the Beretta 1301 with slugs. ..........Widder

SJ, Thanks for posting those videos. I enjoyed them and I am glad they are out there. ..........Widder

Most of 'US' seem to form our opinions of folks based on YouTube videos. And we base our opinions on 'groups of people', like LEO's, based on YouTube videos. The problem is....... ONLY the negative videos are shown on YouTube. Nobody puts the good stuff on YouTube cause it doesn't garner much attention. My guess is that there are THOUSANDS of vehicle stops everyday and hundreds of those stops are probably being filmed with a GoPro or Phone. Only some folks want to be put on YouTube so they stage a situation and make themselves look 'tough' and put it on YouTube for the gullible YouTube watchers. We all know there are bad LEO's among the many good ones. HECK, it ain't much different than politicians or even Preachers or TV Evangelist. I doubt we will ever see a YouTube video of an LEO giving some life support help to an elderly heart attack victim before First Responder could arrive. Or delivering a new born from a screaming mother who didn't make it to the hopital and get her epidermal before delivery. Those type of things don't seem to get filmed and put on YouTube. Y'all have a good day. And God Bless those in uniform who stand in harms way and take great efforts to help keep us safe. ..........Widder

why not use a shotgun? I doubt even a Jurassic Rat would need much more than a good smack from a 12 gauge. ..........Widder

Agree. When I watched the movie 'Pearl Harbor', I really loved the looks of how the actresses were dressed up and adorned to look the era. Very classy looking. ..........Widder

Yea..... I've thought the same thing. PLUS, I would consider using a revolver and still scatter a bunch of semi-auto brass around. I would also consider leaving a Coke/Pepsi, etc... ..... OR, an empty DQ Banana Split bowl. 😀 ..........Widder

That's one of the mysteries of 'Stealth'. 😀 ..........Widder

My guess is that the majority of those officers are super nice guys who would normally NOT be in favor of any kind of 'stop' check points. BUT, somebody on City Council or someone sitting behind a big oak desk has decided to strut authority and has assigned the street LEO's a job to make it look like they are preventing crime. Of course, downtown in the back alleys or on Main Street USA, a door is being busted open by crooks trying to steal a home owners belongings. ..........Widder