View Single Post
 
Old 12-22-2020, 10:17 PM
Absalom's Avatar
Absalom Absalom is offline
SWCA Member
Absent Comrade
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Oregon
Posts: 12,762
Likes: 10,103
Liked 27,996 Times in 8,452 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Muddyboot View Post
.... his question is, can he still shoot .455 ammo, or has the shaved back of the cylinder affected the ability to do so.
Yes, he can, but depending on small differences in variables such as just how much was shaved and how long the hammer reach is (within tolerances), he‘ll likely experience more or fewer misfires. It all comes down to headspace and whether the reach of the hammer tip conveys enough force onto the primer.

This video contains a nice discussion and in the second half the practical solution:


Last edited by Absalom; 12-22-2020 at 10:20 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post: