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HKS speedloader and SRH 480
30 August 2008, 22:53
NaphtaliHKS speedloader and SRH 480
Recently there was a thread on speedloaders and the Ruger Super Redhawk 480 revolvers. This is a follow-up to it.
HKS makes speedloaders for SRH 454 Casull revolvers. Those of you who own one of these, is there sufficient mass in the body to turn 454 speedloader's chambers to contain 480 brass?
454 brass has base dimension of .480 inch and rim diameter of .512 inch.
480 Ruger has base dimension of .504 inch and rim diameter of .542 inch.
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31 August 2008, 03:44
WhitworthAre you planning on carrying it for personal defense?? Do you have a a concealed carry permit?
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31 August 2008, 04:07
Naphtaliquote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
Are you planning on carrying it for personal defense?? Do you have a a concealed carry permit?
No to both questions.
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31 August 2008, 04:10
WhitworthSorry. Just trying to add some levity to the forum.
What model is it? The only one I could find on their website for a Super Redhawk fit the .44 mag/special. I couldn't find one for the .454/.45.
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31 August 2008, 04:56
Naphtaliquote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
Sorry. Just trying to add some levity to the forum.
What model is it? The only one I could find on their website for a Super Redhawk fit the .44 mag/special. I couldn't find one for the .454/.45.
Relying on memeory rather than notes, the speedloader that functions is for the Redhawk 45 Colt.
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31 August 2008, 05:30
WhitworthNaphtali, the only one I could find that works on a Redhawk is the same one that works with the Super Redhawk, but again, it is for a .44. Maybe they made one but discontinued it?
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31 August 2008, 06:07
MS HitmanI used a Model 25-5 speedloader for my Super Redhawk in .454 Casull.
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31 August 2008, 20:00
Naphtaliquote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
I used a Model 25-5 speedloader for my Super Redhawk in .454 Casull.
How much mass remains per surface at thinnest part of each chamber?
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01 September 2008, 17:05
MS HitmanWall thickness between cartridge holes is 0.021". The holes measure around 0.520"
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01 September 2008, 22:42
Naphtaliquote:
Originally posted by MS Hitman:
Wall thickness between cartridge holes is 0.021". The holes measure around 0.520"
Well [expletive deleted]!
From your numbers there is insufficient mass to alter the body.
Okay, Plan B. Are HKS revolver speedloaders able to be disassembled, then reassembled by owners? Are differences between rigid cartridge and wobbly cartridge speedloaders different? If they are, are these differences significantly when disassembling either?
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03 September 2008, 03:55
Paul HFull moon clips are the way to go, don't have to fiddle with releasing bullets from a speed loader, nor do you have to worry about a case getting under the extractor.
http://www.moonclips.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=60&cat=%2E480+RugerNo I haven't gotten around to modding my srh, but this is the way to go. You can also run the gun sans moon clips and load in normal fashion.
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03 September 2008, 07:24
Naphtaliquote:
Originally posted by Paul H:
Full moon clips are the way to go, don't have to fiddle with releasing bullets from a speed loader, nor do you have to worry about a case getting under the extractor.
http://www.moonclips.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=60&cat=%2E480+RugerNo I haven't gotten around to modding my srh, but this is the way to go. You can also run the gun sans moon clips and load in normal fashion.
Paul:
I understand how one can use moonclips or not with rimless case such as 45 ACP. What occurs when 480 would be shot without its head support? I am assuming the moonclip engage forward of the rim, rather than engage the rim. Were this accurate, would not deleting the clip leave about .071 inch of naked brass at how many thousand CUPs?
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