I wasn't familiar with that revolver so I had to do some research. Odd number of groves makes using a micrometer on the muzzle difficult and not have a round barrel further complicates measurements. Slug the barrel.
Scotty, I have "Hunting Grizzly and other Sketches" in digital on my Kindle for free along with " Rough Riders" and " Through the Brazilian Wilderness". It is amazing reading.
I have a quick load work up on the 90gr Accubond that shows 44.8grs of Re 17 giving 3205 fps from a 22" barrel. I don't recall which member worked it up for me.
The oyster industry has taken some big hits the past few years. Between depleted reefs and too much fresh water shutting down the bays it's hard to find good oysters even if you live on the Texas coast. And the price has gone way up.
I've got a big pot of gumbo simmering on the stove. Later I'll put it in some vacuum seal bags so we can warm it up in a pot of boiling water in camp next month. Made my rue of course saute the holy trinity, garlic, onion, and bell pepper. I boiled off four chicken leg quarters with a bunch...
i've been working with Ramshot Grand for a 150 Nosler Partition load for my 270 win that would replace IMR-7828. I started out checking out a few loads to see what the velocity potential would be. My components are of course 150 partition, Nosler case, CCI 200 primer 3.35 oal
The results...
I'm in the process of packing my day pack for an upcoming elk hunt in colorado. So kit includes,
Compass, paracord, duck tape wrapped on a credit card, Sam splint, 2 israeli bandages, cat tourniquet, gauze roll, survival blanket, and roll of med tape. All of these things are stashed in those...
Actually two compass. One is in one of those sneaky little pockets inside my pack and one I carry in my pocket. The one I carry in my pocket is a boy scout compass I 've used for 55 years. And water.