hejl%ssdss4@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Hejl) (06/12/91)
Ok, with all of this discussion about target shooting, let me throw out some initial questions. I have a 686 (6" barrel) with a trigger job (3.5# s.a.) and a red dot sight (by LaserAim, I think: its not a Pro Point or Aim Point) and want to get more involved with target shooting. The gun has also had the timing and tolerances checked and the cylinder chamfered. It is a newer model with the "floating" hand. Currently, I go to the range once or twice a week and have consequently started reloading. Only one local range has informal competitions but I haven't had a chance to attend one yet: I plan to as soon as time permits. I also have several other guns but prefer the 686 at the range. However, I find my 622 very accurate also. I *don't*, at this point, want a .45 et.al. race gun (I *hate* to chase brass). Primarily, I'm interested (at this point) in a relaxing day at the range and not concerned about speed shooting. Question 1: What else should I consider (as a next step) for my 686? How about Mag-na-port (see loadings below; I'm not interested, aesthetically, in slab comps or screw-on comps)? How effective are crane locks and 11 degree forcing cones? How much are replacement match barrels and where can you get them? Also, my eyesight is pretty poor and the Pro Point is wonderous compared to the stock sights. Would a, say, 2X or 3X scope be as effective or better than the red dot for 25 yards? Question 2: How about loads: I'm using Bull-X 158g SWC and some Speer 148g HBWC loaded pretty mild to prevent leading. Since I've just started reloading, what are some preferred powders (Blue Dot?) and bullets? Will 38 Special loads perform as well (accuracy wise) as .357s? (Of course, I'd verify any load data). Is seating the HBWC about 1/8" above the case mouth (in the top cannuler (sp)) with a mild crimp acceptable or should I seat it even with the case mouth and crimp separately? Lots of questions but I hope this starts a related thread. I'd like to see followups posted, but try email also. My email is kinda flaky: we're changing from UUCP to internet and things don't work too well yet :-( Boy, this is addicting! Mike -- +=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=+ | Mike Hejl NEC America, Inc. Switching Systems Division Irving, Texas | | hejl@ssd.dl.nec.com I don't even speek for mself, much less NEC... | +=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=+
petert@uunet.UU.NET (Peter Toth) (06/13/91)
In article <35473@mimsy.umd.edu> hejl%ssdss4@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Hejl) writes:
#Ok, with all of this discussion about target shooting, let me throw out
#some initial questions. I have a 686 (6" barrel) with a trigger job (3.5# s.a.)
#and a red dot sight (by LaserAim, I think: its not a Pro Point or Aim Point)
#and want to get more involved with target shooting. The gun has also had the
#[...]
#can you get them? Also, my eyesight is pretty poor and the Pro Point is
#wonderous compared to the stock sights. Would a, say, 2X or 3X scope be as
#effective or better than the red dot for 25 yards?
#[...]
For target shooting, the higher the magnification, the better. (Shields up).
It allows you to hold closer and to see yer shakin'-all-o'er.
This is not true for hunting, etc, because you may end up trading off
field of vision which you can never have too much of for target id.
Peter Toth