Some Gun Stuff

 Last week I made it to the range, even with my aching hip. Replacement surgery is 5 weeks away.

I fired 4 rounds each of 2 different case preparations through the Ishapore. Full resized and neck resized only, all else the same. There was no measurable difference in group sizes, but I was surprised by the 4 inch different in point of impact. Looks like I have a lot more work to do to determine a decent load for the old rifle. I may need to free float the barrel and/or have it rechambered.

The little Llama 380 MicroMax is now reliable with the 2 new magazines I purchased. I ran several full Mags through the little thing, over 2 trips, without any malfunctions at all. I now consider it good for carry, if I want.

I did ok with the old Ruger 357 at 50 yards. That is my deer hunting gun. But the other Ruger, 454 was a different story. Could use more range time. High recoiling revolvers are harder to shoot well.

The little red dot sight on the 454 lever action died. Changing the battery allowed 1 shot. Putting the old one back in also allowed 1 shot. So I'm taking the Sightron off the AR to put on the lever gun. A PA 1-6X is on the way for the AR, just like the one now installed on the Cetme. Hope the Sightron handles recoil better.

Expecting the civilian 30 carbine back from the gunsmith any day now with the forward mounted red dot. Then I'll have 3 long guns for sight adjustment.