So I find myself with a .455 Webley
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+1 for Jethunter's projectiles.
My Webley went from keyholing scatter gun to making consistent hits @ 60 yards on poppers, if I do my part of course. They certainly aren't match guns, but these ol' gals can still shoot.
Slug your barrel, get a solid average with a vernier caliper so you can provide JH with as much info to get the best results.
Since it's Webley based, make sure all the screws are tight. They have a habit of backing themselves off after sessions.
Please give us an update as things progress.
My Webley went from keyholing scatter gun to making consistent hits @ 60 yards on poppers, if I do my part of course. They certainly aren't match guns, but these ol' gals can still shoot.
Slug your barrel, get a solid average with a vernier caliper so you can provide JH with as much info to get the best results.
Since it's Webley based, make sure all the screws are tight. They have a habit of backing themselves off after sessions.
Please give us an update as things progress.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
An old friend and fellow handgun shooter was of the opinion that anyone who shoots handguns, at some time in their life, should own a Webley. A few years back he passed away and I made arrangements with his family, to purchase his Webley MK VI 455. With it was a 'quantity' of ammo I have yet to work my way through. In preparation for reloading down the road, I've acquired a supply of cast bullets from another friend that's hot & heavy into casting. Basically, the bullet is a hollow base 260gr with a conical nose and a flat tip, sized to 0.456"
That bullet should work. Webley's are clunky beasts, but they usually work and shoot well. - dan
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Your
comment brings back more memories from some of the more 'colourful' members of years past in our club. I recall a tale we were told about by a French Canadian member that had been in action in WWII. In England prepping for the invasion, he told us an a story about an alcohol influenced argument that took place on which of the allied sidearms was the 'best'. A 'trial' took place where a variety of these side arms were tied with long lanyards, to the saddle on a horse. They were dragged at a gallop around a rough training field and at the end, the only handgun that would still function' was the Webley.
