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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-24-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,311
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Holster for Pietta 1858 New Army .44 Revolver?

Thanks guys! Yes, those look great and the price is certainly right. I also appreciate the tip about the holster potentially promoting rust.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-24-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,311
Posted By sstephenson
Holster for Pietta 1858 New Army .44 Revolver?

I need some help finding a leather holster for a Pietta reproduction of the Remington 1858 .44 cal New Army revolver with an 8" barrel. Nothing too pricey. I prefer brown leather. Mostly for...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-15-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,622
Posted By sstephenson
Suggestions for 1858 New Army .44 Caliber Revolver Starter Supplies/Accessories?

I just purchased a Pietta 1858 New Army .44 Caliber Revolver from Cabelas and I'm looking forward to trying it out. I'm new to black powder firearms and I'd like some suggestions from you experienced...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-11-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,212
Posted By sstephenson
Re: .38 Special Load in a .357 Casing?

Thanks all for your insight on this. The potential for detonation was the concern that I had when I heard about putting a .38 load in a .357 round. The thought of creating .38 velocities in a .357...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-10-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,212
Posted By sstephenson
Re: .38 Special Load in a .357 Casing?

Thanks guys. I figured that after what I paid for that hunk o' metal that the last thing that I should have to worry about is "heat stress", but I wanted to see what other folks had to say.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-10-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,212
Posted By sstephenson
Thumbs down .38 Special Load in a .357 Casing?

I recently purchased an S&W 686 .357 Magnum. For target practice I've been shooting .38 Special rounds, but I had someone suggest to me that I may want to shoot .38 loads in a .357 casing to avoid...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-03-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Lyman 55 Powder Measure on a Lee Turret Press....???

Thanks DenverUSMC. I'll definitely check into it.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-02-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Lyman 55 Powder Measure on a Lee Turret Press....???

Yes, the Lyman 55 does come with that adapter, but the four holes in the turret are already occupied. I need an adapter that would allow me to mount it on top of the Lee powder-through expander die....
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-01-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By sstephenson
Thumbs down Lyman 55 Powder Measure on a Lee Turret Press....???

I purchased a Lyman 55 powder measure to go on my buddy's Lee 4-position turret press with a powder-through die. Unfortunately I found out that the threads on the Lyman 55 aren't compatible with...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-18-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Powder Measuring Balance Recommendations

Hi zfk55,

#2 wouldn't be used to adjust the powder load, it would just be a sort of "go" vs. "no-go" indicator of whether or not there was actually powder present in the casing. The automatic...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-18-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Powder Measuring Balance Recommendations

Thanks all for your great feedback. I really appreciate it. I'm considering several options, and I'm having trouble making up my mind...

1) Buy a nice magnetically dampened beam balance. Since my...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-17-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By sstephenson
Question Powder Measuring Balance Recommendations

I'm planning to purchase a powder measuring balance. I haven't made up my mind on whether to go with an electronic digital balance or a mechanical beam balance. I'm looking for recommendations based...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-17-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,157
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Your thoughts on the best value/performance in reloading equipment

Thanks for all your great input guys. I really appreciate your thoughts.

Steve
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-14-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Consistent Powder Measurement and Delivery

Thanks all for your input. I've no doubt that distraction is your worst enemy when it comes to this process and I appreciate the emphasis on that. Granted, I admit that I am probably am over-reacting...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-13-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By sstephenson
Consistent Powder Measurement and Delivery

In a separate post I've asked for advice on types of reloading equipment and I'm grateful to those of you who have have helped educate me.

I think that one of my biggest concerns at this early...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-13-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,157
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Your thoughts on the best value/performance in reloading equipment

Thanks guys for clarifying the function of single stage, turret and progressive setups for me. I also really appreciate the different opinions because it helps me understand why some of you prefer...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-12-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,157
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Your thoughts on the best value/performance in reloading equipment

ndy,

Thanks very much for your insight. Very helpful.

First of all, I'm going to admit to being a sub-novice on the whole reloading subject. My dad used to reload when I was a kid, and I'd help...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-12-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,157
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Your thoughts on the best value/performance in reloading equipment

Thanks for all your input guys. I really appreciate it. This gives me some great info to get started. By all means, if you have any additional thoughts keep 'em coming.

By the way, I should have...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-12-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,157
Posted By sstephenson
Question Your thoughts on the best value/performance in reloading equipment

I recently got back into target shooting after not having fired a round for several years. The current price of ammo has quickly gotten me thinking about reloading. A buddy of mine picked up a Lee...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-11-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,227
Posted By sstephenson
Re: S&W 686 Rear Sight Elevation Adjustment - Help Please

Hi Rifleman,

You are exactly right. Apparently what happened was that I had raised the rear sight enough to allow the elevation adjustment screw to become separated from the elevation stud. Then...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 04-10-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,227
Posted By sstephenson
Question S&W 686 Rear Sight Elevation Adjustment - Help Please

I recently purchased a used S&W 686 Plus. It's in nearly-new condition, but I'm having a problem with the elevation adjustment on the rear sight. The gun was firing high, so I wanted to lower the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-15-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,067
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Best .357 Ammo for Target Shooting?

Thanks Guys, that's pretty much what I was thinking after reading everyone's posts. Practice mostly with .38 and shoot a few .357 during each session just to keep me used to it.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-14-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,067
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Best .357 Ammo for Target Shooting?

Yep, the price is right on those reloads. Definitely something to think about... ;)
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-12-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,067
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Best .357 Ammo for Target Shooting and Plinking?

Post revived - I think that the moderator considered this to be the more appropriate forum.

Please continue to give me your thoughts on good target and plinking rounds for the .357. Criteria are...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-11-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,067
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Best .357 Ammo for Target Shooting?

Thanks for pointing out the fact that I had posted this in the reloading forum old semperfi. I had intended to post in the Centerfire Pistol Forum. Thanks for the replies guys.

***Thread Moved to...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-11-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,067
Posted By sstephenson
Best .357 Ammo for Target Shooting?

Ok, I know the word "Best" is pretty subjective depending on how I mean it, so here's what I'm looking for:

I'm going to be purchasing a .357 revolver for both home defense and target shooting....
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-09-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,999
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Browning Buck Mark: Why Is Everyone Showing "Out of Stock"

Thanks for the reply Popwood. Indeed, they do have the Camper model at a very attractive price.
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-06-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,999
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Browning Buck Mark: Why Is Everyone Showing "Out of Stock"

Thanks for your reply LDBennett. Great info. That certainly explains why everyone is out of stock at the same time. From a consumer standpoint, it's pretty frustrating. But you're right, it...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-05-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,999
Posted By sstephenson
Re: Browning Buck Mark: Why Is Everyone Showing "Out of Stock"

Thanks for the replies guys...

CampingJosh,

I checked out the links that you provided, Sure enough... Out of Stock. I'm really interested in the Browning Buck Mark Contour 5.5 URX, but that...
Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum 02-05-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,999
Posted By sstephenson
Question Browning Buck Mark: Why Is Everyone Showing "Out of Stock"

Greetings everyone. I'm new to the forum, but I've been a lifelong shooter (well almost, the first 5 years my Mom wouldn't let me have a gun :D). I've decided that it's time to teach my sons how to...
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