Is this load too much!?!?!?!?

[Still Hunter]

I have a '58 rem uberti (.44 cal) steel frame. I want to use it for hunting and I have both a 180 and a 200 grain connical. I want to shoot a 40 grain charge fff. with a wad then connical then lube. I have 2 questions.

1. Is my revolver in danger of exploding with that much pressure.
2. Will that all fit.

 

[Rebel]

I don't hink you will get all of that in the chamber. Max i can get in mine is just under 40 gr of 3f and a wad then rd ball. A conical is longer so i don't think that load will work. Probably closer to 30 gr of powder. Only way you will know for Sure is to try it though. Not that hard to pull a load out of a revolver if it don't go.

 

[Still Hunter]

Thanks. I got it in but not with a wad. NOW is this dangerous???

 

[Rebel]

Shouldn't be. There is only enugh room in the chamber and if it is in good shape and a steel framed one it should be fine. How much powder did you put in it by the way?

 

[renovato]

The folks at Big Iron Barrels say the cylinder can handle far more pressure than you can possibly generate with the amount of powder you can get in it. In fact, they deepen chambers so that you can fit more powder in. If you're needing it for hunting, I'd suggest having that done. They also ream the chambers to proper size for accuracy. It's not an expensive modification and really does work well.

 

[Still Hunter]

Shouldn't be. There is only enugh room in the chamber and if it is in good shape and a steel framed one it should be fine. How much powder did you put in it by the way?

40 grains of Triple f.

 

[Still Hunter]

The folks at Big Iron Barrels say the cylinder can handle far more pressure than you can possibly generate with the amount of powder you can get in it. In fact, they deepen chambers so that you can fit more powder in. If you're needing it for hunting, I'd suggest having that done. They also ream the chambers to proper size for accuracy. It's not an expensive modification and really does work well.

Great News!!!! Thanks. Do you have a link for them or a way to get a hold of them? How much can the cylinder hold AFTER they ream it?

 

[Rebel]

No, of Goex or other BP 3f

 

[Still Hunter]

fffg. This is American Pioneer Powder. Clean shot black powder replacement. [email protected]

It doesn't contain any sulfer and cleans up with warm water reeeaaal eazy. :hatsoff:

 

[Rebel]

Yes, i know what it is and you still need to clean up after shooting it. It is said to be a Lot hotter than Real black powder and therefore you may develop too much pressure with it. If using it i would back off to about 25 grs first and work up. Never start with a max load and think you can work down. "Taint always safe.

 

[Still Hunter]

I worked up a load to 35 grains with a wad and then a connical and then some grease (to be safe). Hits dead on at 85 feet and you gotta hold on to it with both hands and maybe a foot! Beautiful results and an excellent hunting load.

 

[Rebel]

Sounds like you found what you were looking for. :thumbsup:

 

[renovato]

The folks at Big Iron Barrels say the cylinder can handle far more pressure than you can possibly generate with the amount of powder you can get in it. In fact, they deepen chambers so that you can fit more powder in. If you're needing it for hunting, I'd suggest having that done. They also ream the chambers to proper size for accuracy. It's not an expensive modification and really does work well.

Great News!!!! Thanks. Do you have a link for them or a way to get a hold of them? How much can the cylinder hold AFTER they ream it?

You can get another 5-7 grains in easily after the modification. I don't know the max that will fit though. You might try not using the wad also, as it'll let you fit a bit more powder.

The system wont let me post their link, but you can reach them at "big iron barrels" (one word) dot com.

Consider having the cylinders reamed to match the barrel also. They're notorious for being undersized and that contributes to leading and poor accuracy. Reaming them to the right size makes them a tackdriver, and it's cheap anyway.

They also have a longer cylinder that they can install. This lets you use 65!!!! grain charges. As they say, it out Walkers a Walker!

Good luck!