Ruger Super Blackhawk loading gate.

Cheapshooter · January 21, 2010, 02:35 PM

Can the loading gate on my old model Super Blackhawk be tightened? When shooting Winchester Supreme 250gr Nosler Partition Gold ammo, it swings open at almost every shot. I haven't shot any other loads lately, but the problem started when I first used the 250gr Winchesters. I like the ammo, just don't want the loading gate flying open.

Scorch · January 21, 2010, 05:16 PM

Take the gate off the fram and use a small burr of a Dremel to deepen the detent notch. Don't lose or damage the spring and plunger.

January 21, 2010, 02:35 PM	#1
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Ruger Super Blackhawk loading gate. Can the loading gate on my old model Super Blackhawk be tightened? When shooting Winchester Supreme 250gr Nosler Partition Gold ammo, it swings open at almost every shot. I haven't shot any other loads lately, but the problem started when I first used the 250gr Winchesters. I like the ammo, just don't want the loading gate flying open.

January 21, 2010, 05:16 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Take the gate off the fram and use a small burr of a Dremel to deepen the detent notch. Don't lose or damage the spring and plunger. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services