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elginrunner
01-13-2019, 12:32 PM
While shooting a new to me gp100 match champion, i notice every once in a while something hit my cheek. This is at full arm extension, double action firing. Im using 158 swc gc.
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elginrunner
01-13-2019, 12:34 PM
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Couldnt find my pictures at first.
Does that look like leadon the sides, it's not the same color as the carbon .....
Moonie
01-13-2019, 01:13 PM
Sounds like the timing might be off.
Baltimoreed
01-14-2019, 10:20 AM
Single action or fast double action?
megasupermagnum
01-14-2019, 07:50 PM
If it's a load on the lighter side, I've noticed powder flakes hit me before. It can happen with any load, but is much more noticeable on light, or dirty burning loads.
Petrol & Powder
01-14-2019, 08:01 PM
That doesn't look too extreme.
Do you have a range rod to confirm cylinder alignment?
Mal Paso
01-14-2019, 08:40 PM
Are the firing pin marks centered on the primers?
elginrunner
01-15-2019, 10:38 PM
I placed cardboard next to it and fired 12 rounds. No lead, but flects of lube. I use ls carnuba red. It’s a fairly warm round of 2400 powder @ 1250 FPS.
The primers are struck centerish, not perfect, but as close as I’ve ever seen on a revolver.
I do have the yellow thingy and will check it out.
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elginrunner
01-15-2019, 10:40 PM
Single action or fast double action?
Not fast, but double action. I stage my trigger pull.....
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rockrat
01-15-2019, 11:00 PM
How about barrel/cylinder gap? Friend of mine bought a gp100 that did the same. He called Ruger and he ended up sending it back. IIRC the cylinder/barrel gap was about .002" less
Petrol & Powder
01-16-2019, 07:49 PM
I placed cardboard next to it and fired 12 rounds. No lead, but flects of lube. I use ls carnuba red. It’s a fairly warm round of 2400 powder @ 1250 FPS.
The primers are struck centerish, not perfect, but as close as I’ve ever seen on a revolver.
I do have the yellow thingy and will check it out.
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Sounds like you answered your own question.
No. it is not shaving lead.
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