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an hmr17 will work well well on snakes too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'll have to agree with you on all accounts about the RB,

THe only thing with me is I couldn't get the damn 6.5" here in California because it's not DOJ aprroved.

Fricken bastreeds, so I got the 8 3/8". I could have bought a used one out of state, adn had it sent to an FFL here, but I don't like buying with out it right in front of me. The 8 felt great, and I'll pack it.

I just read that you did buy a Taurus, congrats. You will love it like a child ( maybe not that much). What finish did you get? I have the polished SS. Have you shot it yet? Better were some ear plugs. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thanks ar15a3...

I bought it last night, so I got 10 days to wait. I got the Stainless Matte finish. Fits my hands beautifly, and I agree ... the SRH did feel like (...) in my hands.

OOOO boy, you wait. your gonna laugh when you can blow up softball sized rocks at 25 yards.

Waz a'matter with you guys?? A Colt's 1908 Hammerless .25 ACP is all you need. Easy to carry, too. Just put that little .25 FMJ pill in the left nostril of a charging bear and Voila! Problem solved.

L.W.

A knitting needle in the same spot -- if it's long enough -- is quieter but somewhat limited in effective range. Also, it takes longer -- and a lot more skill and technique than just a strong shove. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

A knitting needle! I hadn't thought about that, Ken. Now that is what I call "sporting"!

And it doesn't weigh much, either.

L.W.

Fire - In - The - Hole........!

I got home with Mr. Casull late last night, 8-3/8" Raging Bull,

and you know I had to rip off a few anyway...

Federal Trophy Bonded Bear Claws-454Casull 300gr, $43.95 a box of 20 (got em to through them in on the deal).

(on the box) Velocity: 1630 fps

Muzzle energy: 1760 foot pounds


I shot at a stump, about 36" in diameter. The blast was tremendous. It

litterly echoed through the canyon, like thunder... for what seemed at least

10 seconds after each shot....

The fire burst out front was impressive, but the recoil was not bad, not bad at all. Damn sure felt like someone let off a bomb- 5 times.....

I've never shot anything that powerful in a handgun. Today, I looked at the stump,
...the rounds penetrated right through....

Man, what a thrill...