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Subject: Submission for mod-rec-guns
Message-ID: <2599@jade.BERKELEY.EDU>
Date: Mon, 23-Feb-87 17:56:57 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 23 17:56:57 1987
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Author: rwf@hcfeams.UUCP (Bob Finck)
Article: 2:30


	2-16-87

	Indiana for the first time had a "handgun" season for Deer (1986).
	Not being a shotgun enthusiast, I eagerly gathered up my old smelly
	hunting coat, several hundred rounds of ammo, and headed for the
	south forty.  However, as I soon discovered, I have become more
	mature (and better). Either the sights or the target had a tendency
	to blur (depending on whether I was looking through my bi-focals
	or not).

	To resolve the problem, I would like to mount a scope on my stainless
	Redhawk 44 mag.  In looking over the field I have decided on using
	either a Buehler single piece mount or have Ruger install a pair of
	their removable rings on the barrel rib.

	The Buehler mounts are by the far cheapest but require that the
	adjustable rear sight be removed.  I like the idea of being able to
	retain the original sights and the removability of the Ruger system.
	However Ruger wants $148.50 plus shipping, they have to replace
	the barrel.

	1. Has anyone had experience with the Ruger system?

	2. Does the clamping action of the mount have a tendency to loosen
	   with use? 

	3. Can the scope be removed and replaced and still retain
	   it's zero?

	4. Any recommendations as to brand - model of scope?


	Also I am thinking of purchasing a Dillon "Square Deal" press for
	$135 with dies for both 357 and 44.

	1. Has anyone had personal experience with this tool?  I noticed
	   the same question was asked several months ago but I apparently
	   missed the answer.  
	   
	2. Is the Crimping action separate from the bullet seating function?
	   It looks like it might be at station #4 in a separate die.  Their
	   picture and literature is unclear.


	I would appreciate your comments and/or recommendations on these
	subjects.

	Thanks,

	R. W. Finck (The Sour Kraut)