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October 5, 2013
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I am trying to troubleshoot an issue I've been having with my model 44. I'm having issues with the cylinder not rotating after firing. Â It looks like high primers are causing my issues. Â I've been using the same load for a while now and I haven't had problems before but I'm using a new lot of powder and new lot of primers. Â My load data: Â Load: 240gr Bayou bullet coated. Â 23.5gr W296, MV 1400-1435 fps. Â (Pulled this from a RCBS manual that lists 22.7-24.5gr of W296 for a 240gr lead bullet. Â I got primers that were about .004" to .006" high with both 23gr and 23.5gr of W296. Â I started looking at the gun and noticed the firing pin bushing was a little below level with the frame. Â Is this normal? Â Has anyone replaced the firing pin bushing before? Â Thanks for the input. Â Pictures are below.
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February 22, 2009
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First thing to check is the barrel-cylinder gap. If you have it set tight, after a few rounds the metal expands and may cause the cylinder to meet the barrel. The face on many cylinders don't rotate "true". Set the gap at ~.004" on the most proud chamber and try it again.
Fired primer looks fine, BTW.
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October 5, 2013
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UUGH. Sometimes I overlook the simplest solution. Â Thanks very much rwsem. Â My cylinder gap was closer to 0.002" on the most proud chamber. Â I adjusted it to 0.004" and got 20 rounds through the gun with no issues. Â Thanks!
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