Alfa .357 starting out

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Re: Alfa .357 starting out

#11 Post by Lancs_Oakley »

I just wanted to know the reason why not to use them. I have a lot of them!! So would be good if they can be used, but If not hey ho. I am certainly not going to try it just for the fun of it!
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#12 Post by Lancs_Oakley »

Well I have decided CCI 209 primers are not ideal for this revolver! Anyone care to suggest some others that I can try?
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#13 Post by bnz41 »

We have an Alfa 6" only used it a couple of times so maybe 100 shots fired. Alan Westlake when we bought it new said only use Cheddite CX50 209's & we have not had one issue. We also use the round nose 148gr bullets he sells. (one or two have been slightly over sized but still fitted in the cylinder)
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#14 Post by Lancs_Oakley »

Thanks will have a look at those. The CCI 209 magnums fit perfectly and seem to dry cycle fine but as there is no guidance on them I am not going to use them.
Thus I bought 5 packs of standard 209s.... and they don't work. LOL.
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#15 Post by Pragmatist »

Are these Alfa conversions still popular?
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#16 Post by MistAgain »

Pragmatist wrote:Are these Alfa conversions still popular?
I cant think of any other options !
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#17 Post by nfarmer »

I make reloading aids for the Alfa to speed up the reloading process when you at the range. I your interested the details are here https://www.full-bore.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=37049
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