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by stlgreg
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:03 am
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: 460 Rowland
Replies: 19
Views: 5518

Re: 460 Rowland

I decided to dedicate an STI slide to the Rowland conversion. I am also going to use a Sprinco recoil assembly when it ships. They have one for 460, 45 +p+, ect. The Springfield slide will be dedicated to the .45 APC. I had to readjust the sights between the cartridges and maybe I am lazy but I like...
by stlgreg
Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: 460 Rowland
Replies: 19
Views: 5518

Re: 460 Rowland

The conversion worked very well. I installed the 24 pound spring but have read elsewhere that the 20 pound spring is recommended for stainless models. My first shot didn’t count because I fired with my left hand and basically ducked under the bench. Maybe I am over cautious but I still have all my f...
by stlgreg
Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:22 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: 460 Rowland
Replies: 19
Views: 5518

Re: 460 Rowland

Thanks for the input. Tomorrow is the day I test the 460 with the 200 grn XTPs. I only loaded 25 behind a weighed 12.2 charge of Power Pistol. I am going to a public range and they do not allow a chronograph. I mainly want to test the function of the Clark drop in kit. Thanks again!
by stlgreg
Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: 460 Rowland
Replies: 19
Views: 5518

Re: 460 Rowland

Today I installed the Clark drop in kit on my Springfield Mil Spec Stainless. I had already replaced the sites with a fiber optic slotted front and an adjustable BoMar cut rear. That 24 pound spring is certainly an ordeal. A little blood, a bit of searching, and some cussing later I got everything t...

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