Thanks for thoughts, I had one Rounded on a 3 inch Packer many years ago, no ERH on gun (never a problem with that on this sort of a specialty rig kept in front of heavy velcro vest, while fishing in bear country).
Anyway, this Rounded Butt worked out Extremely well for my hand but it does have an extra short bbl. Noticed for me, with heavy recoil (which dont do alot of now), gun slipped just perfect (or right amount) in my hand. Course different loads & powders can change recoil too.
Was just curious if any experience with longer bbls, any length yet under 5 inch may be best? But curious about 6inch & 7.5 bbls too? Yet light to moderate recoil too.... existing grips work very well most times am thinking, on m83.
Hey, for sure, yeah dont see FAs around here often, there are 2 used for sale right now for couple months;
7.5 PG ($1900) 1 box fired, then 6.0 FG winewood w/ dual cyl's never fired ($1950) mint. Got mine a long time ago too.
If I bought either, was considering having grip rounded either here or in WY. Less expensive here plus already want a cyl added to a different existing gun, this would be done in WY.
Decided against both of these at prices listed, even if prices were lower. Have been considering for my 3 young men someday, ladies too in 97. Will see how interested they become in SAs first, over time.
If I were someone who didnt have this already and did not want to wait & then for price break too(somewhat), then would have already secured one of these fine revolvers and shipped it off to WY, or dropped it off like I did below.... but really on above, we are looking at close to same price as a new one with a warranty, when considering shipping plus potential possibles.
Appreciate your thoughts FOR SURE. Very very Helpful!! 😃
Have only bought 1 of these used, and it so happened the FG 454 cal. turned out absolutely perfect for me and was in appropriate price range. Plus, ended up already in WY backcountry fishing at time, where convenient to take in which enjoyed. BEST. SQUINT
Very Good point, if used gun, even PG becomes an FG minus 1 yr, in that regard.
Sold & bought a few over years and really enjoy the SAs. Would love any helpful info that I should be aware of in regards to normal use, have only made 1 bonehead mechanical mistake when alot younger but it wasn't critical on scoped rig, but avoidable. Try to avoid those too.
Noticed FA folks have always been good to deal with, they work like partners which is how I like to conduct too. But shipping is unreasonable these days due to nat. politics so avoid unfair practices & expense.
Still own a used FG non-Updated pin, that FA went over gun for me a long time ago where incurred some extra expense. Are there any known issues with those parts mentioned?
Does appear total dissasembly would be required to replace so see why drilling & threading performed, for updating. Then, especially if potential issue exsts tho doesnt seem like there should be one, but anything can happen of course.
Brings to mind I should at least become enuf of a smith to address any non-machining issues, now that have a wee bit more time.
My old style FP broke on the target range, after years and years of use. Bought the gun new in '97.
FA took care of it, and I only had to pay ship'n one way from my local FFL.
Got some springs and other common replacement parts too, along with a spare FP and screw-in bushing.
I like the adjustable sight models because you can change out the front sight to suit your needs.
Had Clements make a front sight with a brass bead for poor light/dark background.
2nd pic down..... http://www.clementscustomguns.com/gunpictures.html
That looks very functional and very nice, thinking of that on 475 as a good match and will post an image sometime.
Have both Express Brass Bead sight & Target sight guns. Yes, a brass bead would be good instead of my standard target sight. Have one gun that is scoped, the original grip on that stays AS IS, due to its forward weight.
Have reduced my loads in recent years regardless. Though rarely went above 45k psi anyway.
Have been thinking of trying Bullseye or Clays lately.
This is the only FA83 that had custom barrel on, the others stay AS IS as far as barrel. Anyway, the brass bead target sight would look good on any, but first project was thinking about this one, functionally. Then my Packer, actually these are only 2 with target sights, except for scoped.
I think that the original barrels mitigate recoil better. This one is a little forward heavy. But for lighter bullets and slower powder, this does fine for me, and like gun for what it is.
Tell me about the grips. Very nice!
The 2 powders you speak of-Are these for high end or plink'n loads.
I use H110 for top end, and Unique for plink'n level.
LG
This 475 started out as a 454 FG. After I had it a few years, around 2000, sent to Jack Huntington for the conversion, and he also fashioned the custom Walnut grips for me and lanyard ring. I call it my FA Howdah gun. Yeah, the wood has sort of a faint tiger stripe to it. This winter, have a number of grip frames I want to start experimenting with, learn how to make my own panels BTW.
Yes, 454 plinkin or lighter hunting loads, wanting to experiment more... Bullseye, Clays etc. Have used others but like to experiment. Unique sounds good!
For heavier, have used alot of 110/296 plus some AA9, 2400 but want to try IMR4227 too.
Never loaded 475.
My 4 3/4" bbl, .454 loves 9gn of Unique with a plated 255gn bullet.
I use SP primers for this load.
You should give Unique a try .........
I stopped using BE years ago.
Give these a go-- https://www.xtremebullets.com/45-255-FP-p/xc45-255fp-b0500.htm
LG
FA 475 is a wonderful caliber and will keep using alot. The heavy bullet balance is both superb & flexible, even if just use lower velocity. Heavy has always been pleasant for me too but limit heavy charge shooting in one sitting, mainly to keep promoting good shooting habits. Will try newer longer lighter bullets soon at milder velocity. Offhand accurate shooting has surprised & amazed me as well.
454 is excellent all around performance OF COURSE. Both calibers are my top 2 favs, but like others too. These 2 can do just about everything except semi auto.
Am partial to high quality 45 SAs, do enjoy the 255g option & availability for 454, great balance & flex, and will try your suggestions! Have liked PowerPistol yet how can I not try Unique, lots of flexibility & performance & a historically successful propellant. Freedom Arms has an important & fabulous successful history in the Single Action world too. Every SA enthusiast needs one or two IMO, my accuracy is unbelievable, they are built to shoot. WT deer at 120yards minimum from a scoped gun & solid rest, hogs too. Would like to compete some day as well, or perhaps a more relaxed shooting event as I get older.
Unique is great in large capacity cases-it's not temp sensitive like many powders are today.
I would like to hear how my load works out for you.
Just be sure to use a FIRM crimp to help with the 'burn'.
LG
Thanks, LG. Do you suggest a FILL material to hold Unique over flash hole?
On crimp, am using full length RCBS 454 die set for good bullet/neck tension plus Roll crimp too. But also have a Lee Factory Crimp die, do you think needed?
Plus have a Dillon 45 colt Taper Crimp but dont remember if it finishes with a Roll Crimp, thinking it may not, but it looks nice, ha!
May first try 255g medium-hard cast, should seal good. But have thin plated 260g in stock too, dont want to over Crimp these particular plated bullets. Will keep your bullet link suggestion in my log though, for sure.
Boy, I wish. Here it is mid-Nov already. Still have at least a few months of hunting season, any available time must go toward that.
Am looking forward to your load suggestions though.
Meanwhile, since no time for handloading and testing except for Big Game loads only, have been thinking about a 45 acp cylinder for plinking during these Fall months, this has been on my mind recently.
Always open to feedback or experience on new 45acp cylinder too, in my m83?
Also, on next bullet, think will go with .451 tho these bullets did chamber. They may be sized smaller than thought, need to recheck.
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