Bullseye
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I would have posted in handguns/revolvers rather than handloading because I suspect it may be the revolver that is having a problem and not the handloads but I could be wrong.
I have a Ruger Service Six that I have not had any issues with until recently shooting a couple dozen reloaded rounds.
I almost always use Unique but picked up a can of HP-38 and loaded 4.5 gr under a 125 gr copper plated RMR HP.
The rounds appear to be correct. Nice looking loads secured with a moderate factory crimp in mixed head-stamped brass.
I also loaded a few with 4.9 gr Trail Boss, same bullet. Same problem.
The problem is that the cylinder seems to get stuck and the hammer will not pull back after firing a couple/few in the six shooter.
With a little wiggling of the cylinder while pulling back on the hammer at the same time, I can get it to rotate.
I was thinking it could be the cases are being pushed back toward the rear of the cylinder after firing from pressure and preventing the cylinder to rotate.
Maybe due to the crimp? Maybe due to the pressure? Perhaps the case mouth is expanding and just slightly locking the spent case to the rear so I can't cycle the revolver.
I almost always shoot my revolvers in single action.
They do all eject easily and do not look unusual after they are shot and I can get the cylinder open. However the cylinder release button and opening of the cylinder is tight as well. The push rod is not loose.
It won't move ( unscrew ) in or out when turning and the cylinder spins quite freely. It is clean as can be.
It dry fires perfectly in DA or SA just as it should.
My question then is ... could my good looking loads be at fault due to pressure or too much crimp?
Thanks for reading, I tried to describe best I could.
I have a Ruger Service Six that I have not had any issues with until recently shooting a couple dozen reloaded rounds.
I almost always use Unique but picked up a can of HP-38 and loaded 4.5 gr under a 125 gr copper plated RMR HP.
The rounds appear to be correct. Nice looking loads secured with a moderate factory crimp in mixed head-stamped brass.
I also loaded a few with 4.9 gr Trail Boss, same bullet. Same problem.
The problem is that the cylinder seems to get stuck and the hammer will not pull back after firing a couple/few in the six shooter.
With a little wiggling of the cylinder while pulling back on the hammer at the same time, I can get it to rotate.
I was thinking it could be the cases are being pushed back toward the rear of the cylinder after firing from pressure and preventing the cylinder to rotate.
Maybe due to the crimp? Maybe due to the pressure? Perhaps the case mouth is expanding and just slightly locking the spent case to the rear so I can't cycle the revolver.
I almost always shoot my revolvers in single action.
They do all eject easily and do not look unusual after they are shot and I can get the cylinder open. However the cylinder release button and opening of the cylinder is tight as well. The push rod is not loose.
It won't move ( unscrew ) in or out when turning and the cylinder spins quite freely. It is clean as can be.
It dry fires perfectly in DA or SA just as it should.
My question then is ... could my good looking loads be at fault due to pressure or too much crimp?
Thanks for reading, I tried to describe best I could.