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Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:59 am
by aggshooter
You have some really good trigger smiths in Ohio. I won't put their names on the forum, but contact the match directors at LHA, Circleville, and Tucso for references.
Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:17 pm
by SteveJewels
I found the post I was referring to;
SteveJewels wrote: ↑Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:11 am
"Steve, the Hornet even with 60’s could cause one frustration with hand set target. You guys with auto resets and a topple point set up have it made. Coming west of the Mississippi may cause some shooters grief.
Recall some years back a conversation with Gary R, telling me how his 221FB was taking over BB rams with proper placement, ain’t gonna happen on any kind of a regular basis her, lol.
To the OP, a lot of work for what you get in return. I doubt brass or primer pockets will stand pressures to get decent results past 100 with the heavies, even for paper punching."
Here is the original post on Accurate Shooter.
https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threa ... p.4104499/
The reference to "past 100" leads me to believe he may be talking about something other than FP.
Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:04 am
by SteveJewels
SSK-50 is on order. EABCO is saying 6 to 8 weeks. We'll see. If that happens it will be in time for spring.
MGM barrel on order too. 22 Hornet, 9 twist. They are also quoting 6 to 8 weeks.
I found sufficient brass and a scope and have some bullets to try.
Found a set of Redding Competition dies. Hopefully the seater will be kind to the brass.
I think I have a line on some H4895. A local guy offered to trade it to me for some Varget.
Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:30 pm
by B_Koes
Go with the 22 Hornet... preferably 1-9" twist and you'll be fine with 55gr or heavier bullets.
Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:09 am
by Shoot2Thrill
SteveJewels wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:04 am
SSK-50 is on order. EABCO is saying 6 to 8 weeks. We'll see. If that happens it will be in time for spring.
MGM barrel on order too. 22 Hornet, 9 twist. They are also quoting 6 to 8 weeks.
I found sufficient brass and a scope and have some bullets to try.
Found a set of Redding Cometition dies. Hopefully the seater will be kind to the brass.
I think I have a line on some H4895. A local guy offered to trade it to me for some Varget.
A boat tail bullet will be kind to the brass.
Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:04 am
by SteveJewels
Thank you Doug. I have been eyeballing some BT's just in case.
I remember from when I shot Pistol Silhouette before was how finicky the brass was.
I have an annealer. Don't know if that will make things better or worse. LOL
The Redding Competition seater has a sliding sleeve and captures the case and bullet. The bullet section of the sleeve has a cylinder barely larger than the bullet so it does a pretty good job of aligning it to the case. I'm hoping that and a slight chamfer will work.
If not, I will find some boattails.
Re: Gun for Field Pistol
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:20 am
by SteveJewels
I received an email from EABCO.
"Our first shipment (orders placed on or before 12/03/23) is scheduled to deliver to us mid-February,"
I found an MGM barrel, 22 Hornet, 9 twist.
I think all I need yet is a grip and forearm and scope rings.