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Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by Cofisher » Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:56 am

Shot my BBSC 357 at a 200 yd target once. I measured a30” drop. Definitely a 100 yd gun. Have fun with that Henry.
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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by peacemaker22son » Mon Mar 29, 2021 4:43 pm

Hi all, thanks again for the feedback. I got the BB Carbine out to the range again yesterday. I shot about 70 rounds of flat nose .38 Special (no .357 available at the range). The .38s fed perfectly and I burned through the 70 rounds I had way faster than planned just because I was having so much fun.

I am saving most of my .357 hollow point, but I put 10 rounds through at the end, and didn't have any of the tough ejection I had before. The feeding wasn't as smooth as with the flat nose .38s. Someday I'll actually find some round or flat .357 and report back.

All in all, a fantastic time.

One additional question: I've also got some Fort Scott TUI ammo (photo below) that warns "not for use in tubular magazines." I assume that is because of the pointed-ish tip. Would these be OK to shoot single shot, loading through the ejection port?

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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by JEBar » Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:02 pm

peacemaker22son wrote:
Mon Mar 29, 2021 4:43 pm
All in all, a fantastic time.

Would these be OK to shoot single shot, loading through the ejection port?
fantastic time .... now that's great to hear

loading one at a time in the chamber would be find .... if you wish to load 2 rounds, one in the chamber and one in the magazine tube would be OK
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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by peacemaker22son » Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:37 pm

Well, I've been out a few more times (when I can find ammo) and haven't had a single feeding or cycling problem. Now if I could only find more .357!

Here's a short clip of shooting a 50 yard steel target.
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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by BigAl52 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:05 pm

Great to hear that you havent had any issues. Maybe 357 will come back soon. You might check ammoseek online for ammo.
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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by peacemaker22son » Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:51 pm

BigAl52 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:05 pm
Great to hear that you havent had any issues. Maybe 357 will come back soon. You might check ammoseek online for ammo.
I would do that, but unfortunately, my job that supports my hobbies is in the great state of CA. Virtually no local FFLs will accept online orders these days, because they are so busy. So I could find it online, but because CA requires delivery to an FFL, I'm up a creek.
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Re: Tough ejection on new Big Boy .357

Post by Mgderf » Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:53 am

peacemaker22son wrote:
Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:51 pm
BigAl52 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:05 pm
Great to hear that you havent had any issues. Maybe 357 will come back soon. You might check ammoseek online for ammo.
I would do that, but unfortunately, my job that supports my hobbies is in the great state of CA. Virtually no local FFLs will accept online orders these days, because they are so busy. So I could find it online, but because CA requires delivery to an FFL, I'm up a creek.
Hate to say it, but you need to move back to the United States of America.
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