Re: Cheap or Too Old???
Specs on revolver... It's a Ruger Super Blackhawk single action. I'm guessing it was purchased in the late '70's or early 80's.
Of 7 rounds fired, 3 show damage. One split from the (I assume) neck, to about a third of the way down.Another split about 2/3 of the way and shows the most separation half way through. The third went 3/4 of the way and also shows the most separation half way along the crack. I'd try to take pictures, but my camera is down. These are factory loads, never reloaded to my knowledge.
My dad passed away in 2004, so I don't know a whole lot about the way the ammo was stored. It was purchased in California and made the trip to PA in 1986, when we moved here.
The person who test fired (I'm female and have never fired such a long barreled hand gun) said the recoil was harsher than he expected. He had also tested a .357 Colt Python, both factory and reloads with no problems or unusual recoil.
After seeing those 3 split shells, I stopped the use of it and have been searching for an answer ever since. If you need more info, just let me know. How would I check the gun for damage that may have caused or been caused by the split rounds? Thank you.
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