New Ruger Bisley Hunter .44 Mag issue...

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g_gunter

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Just got a new Bisley Hunter and am very pleased with its accuracy. It seems to really like the 300 gr. Hornady XTP's. It'll shoot a .75 inch group at 25 yds. from my hands off of a sandbag. However, I've noticed that almost immediately upon shooting it I am seeing discoloration of the stainless cylinder at the very front and going back about 1/8th of an inch along the side of the cylinder. I checked the barrel/cylinder gap and is a tight .006 inch (I like them a little tighter than than that). I've had a regular Hunter a couple of years ago and do not remember this happening. Any suggestions on what is causing this and if it might be something that I might want to address with Ruger?

I'll try to send pictures later but am at work and won't be able to take any until Sunday.

Thanks,

g_gunter
 
You must be kidding.Very hot gases come out of the barrel/cylinder gap and yes they discolor the cylinder. .006" gap is OK and .75" @ 25 yds is very nice . You really have nothing to complain about !! :confused:
 
Hi mete,

I appreciate the response. I'm not kidding. :) I only posted this since I've not run into this sort of heat induced discoloration on the sides of the cylinder.

Thanks,

g_gunter
 
I'm feeling a little better now...

I got another response on THR and he is indicating that his Hunter is doing the same thing and is nothing to be concerned about.

g_gunter
 
I have a SuperBlackHawk .44 and havent noticed any discoloration on the cylinder other than in the front around each cylinder. I agree Sir William, I think the best part about stainless-- FLITZ :D
 
Hmmm....Wondering about barrel to cylinder gap?

camaroman,

Do you, by chance, know what your barrel to cylinder gap (bcg) measurment is? I'm just trying to see if there is a relationship between the scorching and bcg?

Thanks,

g_gunter
 
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