Load for Uberti Walker Revolver

[TNGhost]

That's generally true for production guns with the exception of the Ruger Redhawks. I once read a 20K max load torture test with four different shooters going at it in relays. After the 20K of max loads the gun was thoroughly spec'd out and the author said all that occurred was a smoothing of the lock works and trigger pull. I bought one and am impressed with it.
I am curious to see how well my Uberti Walker stands up to full power loads as that's all I ever intend to shoot in it!

The Ruger DA revolvers are definitely beefier than their Smith (or other) counterparts, and I have no doubts they do hold up better. When I was carrying a 686 for a living, half of those that graduated the academy in my class were issued GP100s, and they did seem to have a better maintenance history, not by a lot but definitely a stronger gun. Now to my mind anyway, the Smiths were more svelte, more ergonomic and easier/quicker handling and certainly lighter, also the sights were better and they seemed a bit more accurate.
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I have a Blackhawk, in .44 mag as well, and it definitely is a sturdily built gun.

As to your intended use of max loads in your Walker, given today's modern metallurgy I don't think the difference in a max load with it is going to be anywhere near as abusive as a max. .44 mag load compared to lighter ones, and while over time you will see some increased wear, it's going to take an awful lot of shooting to be noticeably detrimental.

 

[Dexterado]

Looking into buying a Uberti "Colt" Walker revolver, but can't any consistent loading data for 3F powder charges with .454 round balls.

Any ideas for a "safe" load to make it potent like the originals were? I mean, you buy a Walker because it was the magnum of it's day.

I actually have a Walker listed for trade in the classified section. I’ve shot mine less than 100 rounds. I use 50 grains, lubed wad, and .457 ball. It’s fun, but I’m looking for a Remington.44 with the 5 1/2” barrel.