Al Thompson
Staff Alumnus
Friend of mine just Ka-Boomed a .45. The culprit was a double charged case of HS-6 or 7.
Lesson here is that while Ruger builds strong revolvers, always check your powder level prior to seating the bullet. Frankly, I like bulky powder that fills more than half the case. That makes double charges much eaiser to detect.
No injuries, just wet pants. Top half of the cylinder disappeared, top strap was so bent that you couldn't visually align the sights. Impressive destruction........
Giz
Lesson here is that while Ruger builds strong revolvers, always check your powder level prior to seating the bullet. Frankly, I like bulky powder that fills more than half the case. That makes double charges much eaiser to detect.
No injuries, just wet pants. Top half of the cylinder disappeared, top strap was so bent that you couldn't visually align the sights. Impressive destruction........
Giz