S&W Model 41
Accuracy Tests: Preliminary Results
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August 22, 2005
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August 22, 2005
Ignoring the “first round flyers” (described in previous blog) which I think are an artifact of our test procedure, the group sizes and shapes I fired on the Ransom Rest this past Saturday in my factory-new (December 2004) Smith and Wesson Model 41 were:
Accuracy Tests: Initial Observations
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August 21, 2005
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August 21, 2005
We shot eight (8) brands of .22 ammunition at 50 yards yesterday before packing up around Noon when the temperature passed 105.
Accuracy Testing Tomorrow
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August 19, 2005
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August 19, 2005
Joe and I will be doing some accuracy tests tomorrow at the Phoenix Rod and Gun Club.
Accidental Discharge
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June 6, 2005
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June 6, 2005
(Posted to Bullseye-L.)
It’s worth mentioning an “oops” (Accidental Discharge) I had while doing the Ball and Dummy drill in the hope that someone else may avoid doing likewise.
Better Cleaning and Lube
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June 1, 2005
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June 1, 2005
For everything except the bore, I use Mil-Comm MC25 Firearm Cleaner/Degreaser followed by TW-25B Lubricant (grease) any place metal slides on metal (look for the wear marks).
S&W Model 41 Extractor Replacement
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April 30, 2005
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April 30, 2005
(Posted as user eskinner at Rimfire Central.)
I replaced my extractor a couple of months ago (because it just wasn’t there anymore) using parts from Brownells (extractor spring, plunger and extractor).
22LR Ammunition Spreadsheet
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March 5, 2005
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March 5, 2005
Email posted to Bullseye-L EDITED 12/17/2016
The spreadsheet of 22LR ammunition velocities is as ready as it’s going to be (for a while).
Accidental Discharge!
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February 16, 2005
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February 16, 2005
Email posted to Bullseye-L I’ll add a STRONG WARNING on this [thread].