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ISP2605 · February 2, 2006, 02:04 PM

Well, if you're sure Gaylord knew what he was talking about then give it a try in your medium frame Colts. According to the article you initially quoted all it takes is a gun strong enough to handle the 200 gr Manstoppers. Even the Dick Special or a J frame S&W can handle those. We had the 'Manstoppers' clocked in the 600-650 fps range. Gaylord's load only about doubles that. What's another 600 fps?
Buy yourself a Lyman 310 tool, a pound of Unique powder, a flat of primers, find some 200 gr .357 bullets, and a powder scale. For less than $100 you can give them a try and report back. Surely that load won't hurt any of your guns. Afterall, it was a load that was printed in a book.

February 2, 2006, 02:04 PM	#16
ISP2605 Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Posts: 954	Well, if you're sure Gaylord knew what he was talking about then give it a try in your medium frame Colts. According to the article you initially quoted all it takes is a gun strong enough to handle the 200 gr Manstoppers. Even the Dick Special or a J frame S&W can handle those. We had the 'Manstoppers' clocked in the 600-650 fps range. Gaylord's load only about doubles that. What's another 600 fps? Buy yourself a Lyman 310 tool, a pound of Unique powder, a flat of primers, find some 200 gr .357 bullets, and a powder scale. For less than $100 you can give them a try and report back. Surely that load won't hurt any of your guns. Afterall, it was a load that was printed in a book.