Russian Top Break and Reloads
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:15 am
It's most unusual for me to include some reload info with a Range Report. But this one is thanks to ESquared.
In .45 Colt caliber, we both shoot revolvers, plus he also shoots his Henry Brass Carbine. Yesterday we got together at a MO outdoor range in Lake City. We've planned that sometime this summer I'll get over to his place to see a "reloading demo." But as he reloaded this week, he built some low MV recipes for my Russian (Thanks!). Uberti recommends a max MV (fps) of 875 for my revolver. I tried/compared ESquared's reloads, and here are two target results.
I shot 15 rounds at each 6" splash target, distance of 7 yards, standing, off hand/single hand.
MBC 200 gr HiTek / 4.6 grains Clays. Est MV: 777 FPS
MBC 200 gr HiTek / 5.5 grains Trail Boss. Est MV: 706 FPS
Yeah, much fun! First time I've ever done this. It gave me a flavor of what can be done through reloading. I liked the Clays particularly. Not only did I learn some stuff about ammo/reloading, it was just a great time shooting the accurate, easy-to-shoot Russian. As usual, after cleaning my gun, I'm ready to get out there and get it dirty again!
Everybody have a good weekend.
PT7
In .45 Colt caliber, we both shoot revolvers, plus he also shoots his Henry Brass Carbine. Yesterday we got together at a MO outdoor range in Lake City. We've planned that sometime this summer I'll get over to his place to see a "reloading demo." But as he reloaded this week, he built some low MV recipes for my Russian (Thanks!). Uberti recommends a max MV (fps) of 875 for my revolver. I tried/compared ESquared's reloads, and here are two target results.
I shot 15 rounds at each 6" splash target, distance of 7 yards, standing, off hand/single hand.
MBC 200 gr HiTek / 4.6 grains Clays. Est MV: 777 FPS
MBC 200 gr HiTek / 5.5 grains Trail Boss. Est MV: 706 FPS
Yeah, much fun! First time I've ever done this. It gave me a flavor of what can be done through reloading. I liked the Clays particularly. Not only did I learn some stuff about ammo/reloading, it was just a great time shooting the accurate, easy-to-shoot Russian. As usual, after cleaning my gun, I'm ready to get out there and get it dirty again!
Everybody have a good weekend.
PT7