Maybe someone can help here.
I have a .44 mag super blackhawk that I have had for 50 yrs now.
I have been reloading for it for the same years now.
My only load is 21 gr, 2400, 240 gr JHP, cci priner.
I have shot this revolver for many years and last week I ran into a problem.
At least 1 or 2 times in 6 shots the cyl will get real hard to turn, I am unable to cock it using the hammer. In most cases I need to either take the cyl out or turn it by hand with assist of the hammer cock.
When I go back home I checked the brass thinking maybe the cases had streched after the round went off.
After checking 30 cases every one was within case specs.
Length was constant 1.285 or less
I then did a case width at the base and every one was .458 or less.
I then did a resize on some of the cases and after a full length resize the case was .457 in the width.
I checked the cyl for build up and see none.
I checked the cyl width and it comes out .458 - .459
After removing the old cases and inserting live rounds in the cyl it will cock and turn easy.
My thought was after the round goes off the brass case is pushed back against the frame and does not go forward back into the cyl when I recock it.
I'm going to really scrub the cyl and take it back out to the range.
Any ideas
