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Ruger blackhawk .41 mag 210 gr jhp and 14 grains of Bluedot?

I recently posted about cracking the cylinder of my Blackwawk with the above mentioned load, which is in excess of Lees maximum load by .5 gr.

Recieved 98% ridicule and belittling from the hunting crowd.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AufHR...

Upon more research, Alliant Powders, via their online recipe pages, print 14 grains is the max load for a 210 gr JHP.

So I wasnt so damned dumb after all.

What can I expect to be done, would they pay for the new cylinder?

I know we arent lawyers here, but are they liable?

They want the remaining ammo loaded from those specs to test in their pressure gun.

Any insight?

Update:

Yeah, I dont shoot alot of max load stuff, its just fun to shoot every once in a while ya know.

I found the 13.2 grains to be most accurate.

Update 2:

Well, AKLUIS

Instead of being a DICK and insulting me why dont you just choose to not answer me at all!

All I can say is they must have changed it today after I communicated back and forth via email with Ben Amonette Consumer Service Manager of Alliant Powders.

As I swear on my bible it was there this afternoon.

Update 3:

And in all actuality, I started my loads at 12.0 grains, so look who ran their mouth a little too early again.

AKLUIS, I used to respect your answers, now I just look upon you as some lameass who has nothing better to do than belittle others online, there is a site better suited to that, its called AOL, you can go bully all you want on AOL chats.

Update 4:

Pathfinder, Ray, Randy and WWD, thank you for your input, it is helpful and what I was seeking.

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  • randy
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    not much chance of getting any kind of repayment. When you reload, you assume all liability for the results. The only time I have had any compensation from an ammo maker or any other firearms related business, was when Winchester double charged some factory ammo that caused a considerable amount of damage to my 1911 and my hand. They contacted me and offered to replace the firearm and pick up the tab for the medical as well. I thought it was darn decent of them to offer. I accepted the replacement of the firearm and took care of the medical myself. I did not see your original post, I'm sorry you got slack from some people. But it happens from time to time. Just accept the good input, ignore the poor, and hopefully you can repair your firearm and get on with things. My only input is to say that it is never a good idea to load up to, or near, max loads. Always start at the lower end and work up. You will find that your firearm gets more accurate, then starts to lose accuracy as you increase the load. When you do, back down to the more accurate load and call it good. Some people make the mistake of thinking that it is ok to load to max in any firearm. Or that you even need to load to max.This is far from the truth. Always work up, and check for signs of over pressure with each load. If they are expressing an interest in the ammo, let them have some (but not all) of it. If nothing else, you will find out how badly you exceeded pressure and learn from your mistake.

    Shoot safe

    Source(s): Retired Police Officer NRA certified police firearms instructor Trained at GLOCK, COLT and S&W armorers schools Ran a gun shop for many years Fired both rifle and handgun competitions And have been an avid hunter since age 9 with Archery, Black Powder, Shotgun, Handgun and Modern Rifle SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM (If you want peace, prepare for war)
  • WC
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    There is always a disclaimer to all suggested loads in any loading manual. Just because it is safe , does NOT mean that it is safe from all guns chambered for the same round, even if it is of the same make. In fact, most manuals suggest that you back down at least .5 gr of powder from max.

    The only options you have is to send the gun to Ruger, and after they inspect it, if it otherwise structurally sound, they may install a new cylinder on your gun. This part is factory fitted, so they will NOT sell it to you direct. The other option is to buy another one.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You're not likely to get anybody to pay for your mistake. Perhaps it'll act as a reminder that just because it's the same weight bullet, it doesn't mean it's the same bullet as the one in the published manual, nor is the brass or primer from the same batch as they used.

    The difference in bearing surface and composition from one bullet to another is always something to remember when working up new loads.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    normally i use unique at 11gr. in my .44 red-hawk but for excitement and punishment i go with 19 gr. of blue dot big load lot of fireworks makes people stand back , I think you would be looking for this at the max load,,,, buy a new cylinder and go down on your load , blue dot is slow burning as you know , more bang for your buck hi hi

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