I've been handloading for several years but a problem came up last weekend.
I load a 310g hardcast Beartooth bullet in .45 Colt for my Ruger Blackhawk. While I load hotter than most factory rounds, I'm not stretching the limits. I've been very happy with its performance on several whitetail and two feral hogs.
However, on my last shot the cylinder locked up. I'm afraid I've got a serious problem. Apparently, the primer was high and there is a live round still in the cylinder!
I've carefully disassembled the handgun but still no success with removing the cylinder. The last round is definitely still in the chamber. Looking in from the side you can see the primer protruding near the hammer and the bullet seems to be in the case.
Any suggestions for me from here?
I load a 310g hardcast Beartooth bullet in .45 Colt for my Ruger Blackhawk. While I load hotter than most factory rounds, I'm not stretching the limits. I've been very happy with its performance on several whitetail and two feral hogs.
However, on my last shot the cylinder locked up. I'm afraid I've got a serious problem. Apparently, the primer was high and there is a live round still in the cylinder!
I've carefully disassembled the handgun but still no success with removing the cylinder. The last round is definitely still in the chamber. Looking in from the side you can see the primer protruding near the hammer and the bullet seems to be in the case.
Any suggestions for me from here?