Author Topic: .41 Special ;looking at making a run (Read 1876 times)

Reed1911 · « **on:** October 08, 2008, 05:26:06 AM »

Folks,

We are looking at making a run of .41 Special brass and ammo. What I'm trying to do is find out how much interest is out there for it. Cost will depend on how much we do in one shot, but I'm looking at about 35.00-37.00 per box of 50 on loaded ammo with premium bullets (210g GDHP, 210g Nosler HP) Not sure on the cast loads yet. Brass would run about 25.00 per 100. Please let me know if you are interested.

warrior1 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:38:16 PM »

reed you might want to contact rocky raab at handloads.com. he's
been pushing the 41 special. your prices seem pretty reasonable.
one last question, can you shoot 41 specials out of a 41 mag? dan

Reed1911 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2008, 09:30:19 PM »

Yes you can shoot .41 Specials from the .41 Mag, it is comparable to the .38 Special/.357 magnum or .44 Special/.44 Magnum

ruffhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2008, 01:22:34 PM »

I'd buy some brass

nodlenor · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2008, 04:11:59 PM »

Sounds interesting, count me in.

warrior1 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2008, 02:53:41 AM »

reed , sorry about i'd probably go for the 41 special brass

Reed1911 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:20:49 AM »

Sorry about what?

moxgrove · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:29:59 AM »

do you need pre orders? let me know, I'm in.

Reed1911 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2008, 05:16:15 AM »

No pre-orders needed, just getting a fix on how much I need to set-up for the first run and if it will be viable. I don't want to do 100,000 pieces and only have enough market for 5000pcs. Nor do I want to make 10,000 and have it all sold right away and just turn around and have another run made.

poncaguy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:36:36 AM »

I would take a couple of boxes................

warrior1 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2008, 01:54:59 PM »

i erred on the reply. i believe my fingers and brain were not communicating
at that time. dan

Old Griz · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2008, 05:01:28 AM »

Sounds great. I'd love to have another excuse to shoot my 57 more. A .41 Special load might just make it a carry gun again.

Boxhead · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:38:05 PM »

I'd buy a bunch of brass for my custom Single Six.

benny · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2008, 08:38:58 AM »

i would be interested in both ammo and brass especially if the 230gr keith bullets out there could be loaded to fit the cylinder length (1.6") of my fa 97 which is too short to accept them in the 41 mag case.

Reed1911 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:14:40 AM »

Well, it is in progress and should be here in the next 6 weeks or so. Cost is going to be a bit more than I anticipated at 38.00 per 100, but still less than going with Quality Cartridge's brass. Which of course will push the cost of the ammo up some too, but I'll contain that as best I can.

Benny, it should handle the 230g Keith I'll check to make sure when I get back.

Reed1911 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2008, 12:21:54 PM »

Sure will. With the 230g Keith it comes in at 1.590" seated to the top of the crimp groove.

JOE MACK · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2008, 07:17:17 PM »

Quote from: Reed1911 on October 13, 2008, 10:14:40 AM

Well, it is in progress and should be here in the next 6 weeks or so. Cost is going to be a bit more than I anticipated at 38.00 per 100, but still less than going with Quality Cartridge's brass. Which of course will push the cost of the ammo up some too, but I'll contain that as best I can.

Benny, it should handle the 230g Keith I'll check to make sure when I get back.

I'd been thinking about a run of 75-100,000 from Starline for years. There just wasn't the interest. Also looked into a couple custom manufacturers to do 25-30,000 loaded rounds. Again, no interest. I've been trimming .41Magnum cases to Special length for a couple decades at least to run in my .41Specials. Some properly headstamped brass would be nice. Thanks.

I'd be good for 4 or 5 hundred cases at that price. Midway is somewhat steep.

madbadger · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2008, 08:29:21 AM »

Count me in for at least 200....

MadBadger

Reed1911 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2008, 11:03:08 AM »

The headstamp will still be .41 Magnum, I'd have to charge nearly 1.00 per piece to have it properly headstamped.

Boxhead · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2008, 02:31:59 PM »

In that case I will just continue trimming my 41 Mags. They do about last forever as I load them for my Single Six.

JOE MACK · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2008, 02:34:45 PM »

Quote from: Reed1911 on October 20, 2008, 11:03:08 AM

The headstamp will still be .41 Magnum, I'd have to charge nearly 1.00 per piece to have it properly headstamped.

Weeelll alrighty then! I've already got several hundred short .41Magnum cases so I'll rescind my order. Qualite is very expensive and I know what Starline quoted me for volumn. Thanks anyway and good luck finding the market.

JOE

Golfswithwolves · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2008, 05:26:56 PM »

I'd be interested in about 200 brass. Easier than trimming all those mag cases I guess.

Reed1911 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 20, 2008, 11:43:48 PM »

Joe,

No problem at all, I should have made that clear at the onset. Many folks have made it plain enough that considering the low cost it is much easier than trimming that it will be well worth my efforts to keep it in stock.

Reed1911 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2008, 03:12:09 PM »

The 41 Special brass is ready, cost is 38.00 per 100. .41 Magnum Starline brass cut back to .41 Special length.

Reed1911 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:54:16 AM »

We now have the brass available with the proper .41 Special headstamp.