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Blarneystone · October 17, 2001, 03:46 PM

Hi,

I've got some pretty good reloads going now. Two problems though.

1. The unique powder I am using is pretty dirty (If this is the NEW Unique, I'd hate to see the old!!) and doesn't burn completely. After 100 rounds, there is about 1 round worth of powder laying in the box I throw the shells into.

2. After 20 or so rounds, the I can't get the cylinder to turn correctly. When I try to cock back the hammer, it sticks hard. I have to eject the cylinder, spin it a little and put it back into place.

I have never had this problem with factory ammo, only reloads, even factory reloads. Is it just that Unique powder is so dirty that it's jamming up my gun? Is there a place I can oil it so it's not catching during these times?

Any advice?

BTW. My pistol is a Taurus 605.

Thanks,
Brad

October 17, 2001, 03:46 PM	#1
Blarneystone Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2001 Posts: 152	Wheelgun problem with reloads... Hi, I've got some pretty good reloads going now. Two problems though. 1. The unique powder I am using is pretty dirty (If this is the NEW Unique, I'd hate to see the old!!) and doesn't burn completely. After 100 rounds, there is about 1 round worth of powder laying in the box I throw the shells into. 2. After 20 or so rounds, the I can't get the cylinder to turn correctly. When I try to cock back the hammer, it sticks hard. I have to eject the cylinder, spin it a little and put it back into place. I have never had this problem with factory ammo, only reloads, even factory reloads. Is it just that Unique powder is so dirty that it's jamming up my gun? Is there a place I can oil it so it's not catching during these times? Any advice? BTW. My pistol is a Taurus 605. Thanks, Brad