Nitro Conversion Inconsistency.

[Abasmajor]

Hi,

Problem solved with the use of 2.9 grns of Bullseye instead of the previous 4.5 grns of Herco.

Interestingly, the point of impact was the same as with the Herco load, but without the inconsistent performance and no evidence of unburnt powder.

Regards
Brian

[weebeestie]

Is there any noticable recoil with such a small load of powder and have you chronod it ?

[Abasmajor]

Is there any noticable recoil with such a small load of powder and have you chronod it ?

This load was the same one that I used when shooting .38 SPL and a 148 grn HBWC bullet before the 1995 breech loading pistol ban and the recoil feels about the same as far as I can remember. It's now my intention to gradually increase the load up to a maximum of 3.5 grns to see what effect if any this has on accuracy, although I'm sure this will improve once I re familiarise myself with the pistols handling characteristics.

Brian

[svincett]

Hi,

Problem solved with the use of 2.9 grns of Bullseye instead of the previous 4.5 grns of Herco.

Interestingly, the point of impact was the same as with the Herco load, but without the inconsistent performance and no evidence of unburnt powder.

Regards
Brian

hi brian, i know this is an old post but did you get any further with this topic ?

cheers steve

[Abasmajor]

hi brian, i know this is an old post but did you get any further with this topic ?

cheers steve

Hello Steve,

Although ignition reliability improved with Bullseye, I would prefer to use a larger flake powder which would not leak through the primer pocket holes.
In addition to this, I was still getting too many weak discharges for my liking, so I now limit the Ruger to 777 substitute powder which ignites every time with consistent velocity. I'm not really sure why the Ruger has been troublesome as my Anvil Remington 1858 conversion has been entirely reliable with the recommended Herco smokeless powder.

Brian