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ATCDoktor · August 29, 2013, 01:02 PM

I purchased this one brand new in 1983 (paid $400.00) and it's 30 years old as well.

I could not begin to tell you how many rounds have been fired through it in that time (most were lead SWC/WC over a light charge of Bullseye and the round count would be in the multiple tens of thousands).

I had it out the other day checking accuracy with a new load and I regret not taking a picture of the 12 round group I fired with it at 25 yards using mixed 357 magnum brass, Tula SPP, 4.0 grains of HP38 and a no name 158 grain LSWC. A little less than 1.5" off a rest at that distance.

Granted my S&W Model 686 will shoot just as well at the same distance but it ain't nearly as old nor as worn in.

August 29, 2013, 01:02 PM	#9
ATCDoktor Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2006 Posts: 172	I purchased this one brand new in 1983 (paid $400.00) and it's 30 years old as well. I could not begin to tell you how many rounds have been fired through it in that time (most were lead SWC/WC over a light charge of Bullseye and the round count would be in the multiple tens of thousands). I had it out the other day checking accuracy with a new load and I regret not taking a picture of the 12 round group I fired with it at 25 yards using mixed 357 magnum brass, Tula SPP, 4.0 grains of HP38 and a no name 158 grain LSWC. A little less than 1.5" off a rest at that distance. Granted my S&W Model 686 will shoot just as well at the same distance but it ain't nearly as old nor as worn in.