Raging Bull .44Mag Shell Extraction Problem

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I bought a Taurus Raging Bull 8 3/8'' from cheaper than dirt last Monday. It arrived at my FFL on Wednesday. Saturday I took it to a friend of mines who has some land so we could shoot it. Unfortunately the only ammo I was able to find was this Winchester 240 grain JSP.

http://www.canadaammo.com/images/T/726640-01.jpg

(I'm only using the link for the picture. I bought it at a local Academy)

The first 6 rounds fired fine. I tried to eject them and they would not come out of the cylinder. I literally had to pound them out with a cleaning rod. Not knowing if I got a bad bunch or what I fired 6 more and had the same situation happen.

Do you think it is an ammo problem or a gun problem?

I have never owned a Taurus before and am a little hesitant to try another load if the gun could be to blame. I would like to keep all my fingers in working condition as long as possible.

Any ideas?
 
Well, I would at least try another box of different ammo before passing judgment on the gun.

But it sound's like rough chambers, or a tight bore causing high pressure if it does it with some other brand of ammo too.

rc
 
I forgot one more thing. As I was firing the second set, when I came to the 5th round one of the spent shell casing would get stuck and the wheel would not turn.

Could that also be from the ammo?
 
I had a similar problem some years ago with a Colt Peacekeeper.

It was due to bad ammo, in one instance causing the case to separate and lodge between the cylinder and the forcing cone.

I agree with rcmodel. Ditch the current ammo and try something else to see what happens.
 
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