Underwood 700gr LWFNGCIs that snake shot for an Anaconda?
eta: N/M -it's a big honkin' chunk of lead!
Lovely!
Man those 500's punch the palm!For the big bore fans. In 500 and 460 flavorings.
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+1!!Those fall in the "ain't no fun" category with me.
The standard rifling twist in S&W revolvers is 1-in-18.75 inches for the .500 S&W. If that doesn't work, then obviously a faster twist is needed.Underwood 700gr LWFNGC
eta: Bought a box for shits and giggles. Bullets keyhole. The 6 1/2 inch barrel isn't long enough to stabilize them.
Underwood 700gr LWFNGC
eta: Bought a box for shits and giggles. Bullets keyhole. The 6 1/2 inch barrel isn't long enough to stabilize them.
For the big bore fans. In 500 and 460 flavorings.
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The standard rifling twist in S&W revolvers is 1-in-18.75 inches for the .500 S&W. If that doesn't work, then obviously a faster twist is needed.
John Ross realized that when he commissioned his special run of 5", unported revolvers. They had 1-in-10" twist barrels and were perfect for those long, heavy bullets.
As I get old, I find that I don't need as much and I no longer yearn to own all the things I once did. That includes revolvers. There was a time when I passionately wanted a Python, for example. Now I'm glad I put it off. But the John Ross Special? That's one of the few revolvers I've ever failed to buy that I still kick myself over.
Probably not.Ben can you identify the parts?
Probably not.
Of course, I could be wrong about every single one of those observations. Tell me how I did.
- The rib looks to be an older Aristocrat from the profile but it doesn't have the adjustable front sight so I could be wrong.
- I don't see any markings on the barrel so I'll just guess it's a Douglas since those were the most common.
- It looks to be a K frame and not an L.
- The 'smith was nice enough to install a trigger stop, I think; it looks to be the wrong profile to be stock.
I just passed on buying a S&W 19-5 in good shape for $500 out the door. Am I stupid, crazy or both?
Those apple slicers are great.
Those apple slicers are great.