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bt380 · January 22, 2013, 11:23 PM

Have a question for you techy types that get into the science of ammo: Read an article, "Ammunition Failure Warning," http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2012/03/...ilure-warning/ I have read about bullet setback issues but a comment in this article stated, "when loading the weapon, load from the magazine and do not drop the round directly into the chamber." So what's the difference if you drop a round into a revolver cylinder vs a pistol barrel? Also, why would it make a difference if the round is dropped in or rammed in from the pistol slide?

January 22, 2013, 11:23 PM	#1
bt380 Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Posts: 72	Dropping Round Into the Chamber Have a question for you techy types that get into the science of ammo: Read an article, "Ammunition Failure Warning," http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2012/03/...ilure-warning/ I have read about bullet setback issues but a comment in this article stated, "when loading the weapon, load from the magazine and do not drop the round directly into the chamber." So what's the difference if you drop a round into a revolver cylinder vs a pistol barrel? Also, why would it make a difference if the round is dropped in or rammed in from the pistol slide?