.357 magnum shell ejecting problem

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Helwan

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Hi everyone. I was wondering if the spent cases in a .357 magnum are hard to eject. Everytime I fired the six shots out of the python i'd have to knock the ejector rod on a hard surface in order to get the shells out. Is it common to have shells stuck in the cylinders that tight? Is the fact that i'm alternating between .357 mags and .38s at the range a factor? Thanks for your replies. This problem really has me bugged!!!! :confused: :barf: :barf:

-Helwan
 
Out of the 3-4 revolvers I rented out at the range I had the same issue with them. Is it normal? Im not sure. Some would assume they drop out like in video games. But seeing how this is real life we will just have to see if its normal :). I never got around to posting this question so im all ears myself.
 
Don't alternate 38 and 357. The 38 is shorter and leaves burnt gases and crud in the chambers. When you then insert longer 357 cases, the cases are grabbed by the built up crud ring and harder to eject. I suggest shooting 38s or 357s but, not alternating or in the same range session.
 
If you're going to fire .38's and then .357's, here's the trick:

Keep a FIRED .357 case--fired in this revolver--not resized or anything. After you shoot .38's, push this case (which will have expanded to fill the chamber dimensions precisely) into each cylinder. This should push out the crud-ring formed by the .38's.

If that doesn't work, then you just need to clean the cylinder.
 
+1 on cleaning the cylinders

I put a bore brush in a drill chuch and dipped the brush in hoppes. CAREFULLY insert into a hole and start the drill. It is easiest if you totally remove the cylinder (but not nessessary.)

I've thought about taking a bore mop and coating it with Mother's polishing compound and finishing the cylinders, but I'm a little afraid of messing something up. Anyone done this?
 
>38s in a .357 Magnum

I second all the comments about cleaning the chambers. When I fire .38s in
one of my .357s I usually shoot .38WCs. You will get a ring of lead mixed with
lubricant and powder, a wire brush and the solvent of your choice will usually
deal with it.
 
1. Scrub chambers.

2. Try another, similar load by another manufacturer.

The Python became famous for its fine finish, inside & out, so I would not suspect rough chambers- this is not to say that it couldn't happen.

At any rate, proceed with caution. Very hard ejection has long been considered a high-pressure indicator with revolvers.
 
I got some 0000 steel wool and wrapped it around the bore brush then ran it through each chamber several times. No extraction issues now. But be careful if you do this, as it is possible to damage the cylinder. Though if you use a little care there shouldn't be a problem. I would not recommend it as a regular cleaning procedure nor would I do it on the bore but it did polish the cylinder nicely.
 
while shooting in competition, we would clean our chambers between matches. even though we were only shooting .38s in our .357s (not alternating), wadcutter target ammo can make the chambers really dirty in 300 rounds.

we would just take a stainless steel cleaning brush and run it through each chamber...from the rear...no solvent, just dry. you could also do this with a brass .45 brush.
 
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