I' don't consider 18 stupid, just inexperienced. The manufacturers enclosed load data is what the manufacturer considers a safe load for the weapon in question. Any weapon. When a BP rifle manufacturer published 75gr max charge then the shooter used 3-50gr pyrodex pellets, all he has done is rolled the dice to injury. If he wanted a 30-06, he should have bought one. Same with your revolver. It will never shoot like a modern handgun whatever how much powder you put in it. The published load is what the manufacturer considers safe for the weapon for a long life of use with the tolerances the materials it is manufactured with. Over stressing the metal over charging) leads to faster metal fatigue which leads to metal frag's in your face and missing fingers. Yeah but, don't listen to me. I've only spent 32 years in the military, USMC/US Army, 12B, with more combat missions outside the wire than you wanna' know. All I ask is one day when you count your fingers and come up short, Remember this post. I will pray you come to your senses. Semper Fi.
