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.

 

[D Yager]

If the arbor is correct and the pistol is properly set up full house loads won't be a problem. Once again look at Mike's posts on shooting 45 acp loads in his open tops.

 

[Smokerr]

Getting the Short Arbor correct on a Ubertti is a must for higher level loads if you don't want to wreck the gun.

My original intent was to shoot the Walker with a 40 or 50 grain load....NEVER at the 60 grain load of 3F.

That is a doable load but its a heavy one and its not the chamber or the barrel, its the hammering of the frame if the short arbor is not corrected.

You do get into powders and ability to compress and that reporting is all over the map. You do not want to much powder in the chamber that you need leverage to get a ball to seat. A bullet has its issue with length and taking up more space.

I have seen reports of 60 into a chamber and others that say its impossible.

I think I did 40 grains, 1100 fps as I recall. 3F. At some point you get lead plating with soft lead.

I use a LabRadar and that is the Gold Standard for Chronographs (Gamins new unit seems as good).

If the arbor is correct and the pistol is properly set up full house loads won't be a problem. Once again look at Mike's posts on shooting 45 acp loads in his open tops.

And I believe 45 Colt in his Dragoons (+P if I remember right)