TMC Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 How about taking a .357, shorten the cylinder back for short colt only, and then turn the barrel back...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All the cylinders I've seen have a slight step at the front to help center the bullet before it hits the forcing cone, if you cut a 357 cylinder down then that step won't be there and I think it would lead to accuracy problems. One of the top shooters and I talked about this and the lack of that step at the front of the cylinders was his concern too. Revolver gunsmiths chime in here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Is going with long colt brass better than cutting down special brass?? I've never had to trim brass before. Is it very hard and or time consuming?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Unless you have a 5 gallon bucket of brass and a lot of time, I would just buy some starline.......I have a friend that did the trimming thing with a drill and jig he set up, but he is retired..... I dont have the time right now, so I would be calling the 800 number..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.carden Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cliff, If you have the right equipment ( electric case trimmer & deburring tool ) its not so bad. I cut my own and can do 200+ per hr of 38 spec. and 180 per hr of 45 acp. This might seem like alot of time to some, but i "enjoy" every second of it . Considered to be extreme-stress relief in my book. I practically live in my garage. If you decide to try it, be sure to "size" your brass first even if there new. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Dan, The area 6 is comming up fast. When are you flying in? I'll be going up Friday, expect to get in about 8 or 9pm. What equipment do you use ( make and model)? I would have to start from scratch here. I never thought about trimming the 45's. Might be fun to play with. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.carden Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cliff, I use RCBS equpiment. Cabelas has them. Look-it up under HUNTING, then RELOADING TOOLS & ACCES, then find the pictures of the POWER CASE TRIMMER, down a ways is the POWER STATION ( this tool deburs case mouth ) a must have tool. While your trimming ( hands-free ) you can deburr with the POWER STATION. BTW, i get in thursday for AREA6. The wife is coming this time. She cant stand all the fun im having at the major matches with you guys so she will tag-a-long. Works for me. Looks like we have our work cut-out for us (see squad 2 ) JM. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Don't worry Dan, he is thinking "holy crap look at squad 6, Dan and Cliff are coming" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.carden Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cliff, I'll bet his really "shakin-in-his-boots" when he finds out (LOL). Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cliff, Dan, major thread drift here! How do I unsubscribe from this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.carden Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Todd, I think your right!! Maybe me and Cliff should bow-out on this drift. oops!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 How do I unsubscribe from this thread? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...topic=22111&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Thanks Cullen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shooter Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 SIX SHOT - we had the same concerns in OZ when we bought the supers, $7 a clip coverts to bugger in AU$. A friend organised to have some made locally out of spring steel and heat treated after cutting. Worked out about $7 AUD or roughly $5 US. I'm coming to IRC let me know if you want me to bring some over. TMC - You can cut down the .357 cylinder without affecting the accuracy it has been done. The one we use the cut down .357 brass in groups like you wouldn't believe ... in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIX SHOT Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 8shooter, I won't be at IRC, but thanks anyway, the only ICORE match I've shot at was last year in Colorado, I plan on being there again in May, Bud Bond puts on a very fun match! Plus, I won a 625! I might try and talk my gunsmith son into making some moon clips for the Super. He will probably just give me the money and say, BUY SOME! The bullet I use in my Super is the 120 gr. cast, thats designed for 9mm, its Lymans #356402, it has a real small flat point, actually truncated cone, it loads slick, and with the port installed & scoped it really shines. I mentioned before, I size them .358" in the 38 Super & the 38/357. Dick A48544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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