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Gents,
As I read through the match results in the annual IHMSA review I could not find any instance where a Freedom Arms mod 2008 was used in the big bore pistol classes. They dominate the revolver category.

I was wondering why they are absent from the pistol competition which seems dominated by ...

Nosler M48 NCH
7mm-08 - 15" barrel
AS NEW CONDITION - ONLY 4 SHOTS FIRED AFTER NOSLER TEST

Nosler applied Custom cerakote colors: Stock - Burnt Bronze Barreled Action - Graphite Black
Includes Nosler Muzzle Brake and barrel cap
Nosler attached Graphite Black rail scope
Nosler test target included ...

NEW IN THE BOX - NEVER FIRED.
5.5" barrel. Integral Picatinny rail. User adjustable trigger. Ergonomic checkered target grips.
Includes 2 extra magazines. All original documents included.
Switch barrel design allows changing to 7" barrel on the same frame.

$950

I have a Leupold handgun scope silver VX-3 2.5-8 X32mm. As new in the box condition in the box, including scope cover. Asking $480.

Thanks Lynn. If I used a model 41 I would need to get a red dot for it. My eyes no longer are good for open sights.
Assuming good accuracy, do the bullets have enough energy for the 100 yd. targets?

Other item still pending.

Appreciate your input on how effective a Smith Wesson is for small bore silhouette.

Thank'ee

Thank you for the valuable input; I appreciate your help.

I would think that a 170 or 180 gr. bullet should do the job.


Thanks for your info. Sorry I wasn't more clear.
I agree with you on the bullet. Which powder and how much do you use? Previous load info I received indicated some folks were loading past recommended H110 powder maximums in the ...

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Gents,
Appreciate your input on this.
I have a FA model 83 (revolver) in 357 mag. It's a little light on the turkeys. The more stalwart of you have advised loads in excess of the reloading manual recommendations, feeling that the FA is stout enough to support it. New to reloading and uncomfortable ...