686: How did I do?

[Gun 4 Fun]

What did you end up using?

 

[s&wchad]

You're lucky, it sounds like no powder. Maybe that powder charge is in one of those other reloads. Had the bullet cleared the cylinder, the next shot would have trashed the barrel - maybe worse.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

You're lucky, it sounds like no powder. Maybe that powder charge is in one of those other reloads. Had the bullet cleared the cylinder, the next shot would have trashed the barrel - maybe worse.

+1
That was going to be my next post!

Any time I shoot very light loads, if I don't personally see the bullet leave a new hole in the target, I open the action, empty the gun, and check the bore.

 

[MWark]

The blunt end of an old cleaning rod and an 8oz ball peen hammer.
The wad cutter moved like butter. It pushed right back into the casing.

I feel like such a dumb ass.

 

[MWark]

Trash the reloads?

Now that I know I don't think I would ever follow up with another round BUT you are 100% right that if the round had cleared the cylinder I would have fired another round.

I've never reloaded; it's a different mind set.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Hey, if you don't know, you don't! How you gonna learn if you are afraid to ask. Don't feel bad about it. Just be happy it stuck where it did, learn from it, and maybe you can help one of your friends sometime.

Reloading isn't difficult at all, and is actually a lot of fun. (not to mention a lot cheaper to shoot)

 

[MWark]

Better to be lucky than good. LOL

Thanks for taking the time guys.

My plan is to start reloading this winter. This was an invaluable lesson.

Again, thanks very much!

 

[s&wchad]

Im glad everything worked out. Don't shoot any more of those reloads. If you get into reloading, buy a bullet puller and maybe you can salvage the components.

YouTube - How To Use A Kinetic Bullet Puller

 

[MWark]

Don't shoot any more of those reloads. If you get into reloading, buy a bullet puller and maybe you can salvage the components.

YouTube - How To Use A Kinetic Bullet Puller

That's a good plan.

I'll post a pic of the gun tomorrow.

Thanks and good night.

 

[Wayne M]

Glad this all worked out for you! This is one of the reasons NOT to use anyones reloads but your own. Did we mention DUMP THE RELOADS?

 

[Dirtman]

You did excelent! I sure wouldn't sell my 686PP 6" barrel for that price without the extras.
Here it is with it's younger cousin and two little brothers. The two little ones are now proudly wearing Crimson Trace Laser Grips.