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Offline dwildemn

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Problem with loading .44 Special with BP
« on: July 28, 2014, 03:02:54 PM »
Is it possible to compress the BP too much.  Used 23g of FFF Pyrodex with paper thin wax "wad" from a paper cup to protect powder from 1/8" lubed wool wad.  I topped that with a 205 g LFPRN - COL was 1.60.  It was a tight fit but no bulging brass.  Fired three of these from new OpenTop - first time shooting.  Got a lot more recoil than I expected but wasn't sure what was normal - much less recoil than 1851 Navy but more powder too.  Action jammed after 3 and upon inspection, a small piece of the barrel next to the cylinder was missing and the cylinder was jammed.  I was able to get the 2 unfired rounds out but the fired ones were a real problem.  Got them out when I got home but cylinder doesn't fit right - binds against bottom of the frame.  Do I have scrap metal or is it salvagealble?  Opinions please. 

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Re: Problem with loading .44 Special with BP
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2014, 03:13:07 PM »
Looks like you bulged the cylinder and you now have a nice looking paperweight. 

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Re: Problem with loading .44 Special with BP
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 07:17:29 PM »
First and foremost, Pyrodex is NOT BP. You can overload a cartridge and or a C&B revolver with the substitutes for BP. Was that 23gs by weight or was it by volume?  wM1
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Re: Problem with loading .44 Special with BP
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2014, 07:39:01 PM »
23 g was by volume - from what I have read, the same volume of BP should give the same result.  My afterthought (and question) was that I packed it too tight and got more pressure from that load.  Thanks.

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Re: Problem with loading .44 Special with BP
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2014, 08:38:31 PM »
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Re: Problem with loading .44 Special with BP
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2014, 10:38:45 PM »


A piece of the barrel is missing?  If so, the gun may be toast.  You need to post a photo or two so we can see what you are talking about.

 

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