eccentricjackal
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Hi All,
I have a Ruger Old Army that I have started shooting more frequently recently, and found a recurring issue with hot flash flying out of the trigger opening and burning my finger!
From the lovely speckled burn pattern across my finger (not serious burns, just very off-putting!) I would guess it is specks of burning powder that is getting me. I had been using CCI caps, 20gn BP with ~18gn cornmeal and a greased wad under the ball, and was getting burnt once every 2 or 3 cylinders, I have just switched to a different brand of caps (can't recall brand at the moment) and it is now happening multiple times per cylinder...
When I bought the pistol it was used and neglected, with knackered nipples so I changed them for some Uberti ones of the same thread (but a little shorter I believe) that I had spare, so I was wondering if it might be an issue with those? If I am replacing the nipples is it better to go original Ruger or aftermarket? Here in the UK Ruger and Slix-shot are roughly the same price.
Any help is appreciated.
Ryan
I have a Ruger Old Army that I have started shooting more frequently recently, and found a recurring issue with hot flash flying out of the trigger opening and burning my finger!
From the lovely speckled burn pattern across my finger (not serious burns, just very off-putting!) I would guess it is specks of burning powder that is getting me. I had been using CCI caps, 20gn BP with ~18gn cornmeal and a greased wad under the ball, and was getting burnt once every 2 or 3 cylinders, I have just switched to a different brand of caps (can't recall brand at the moment) and it is now happening multiple times per cylinder...
When I bought the pistol it was used and neglected, with knackered nipples so I changed them for some Uberti ones of the same thread (but a little shorter I believe) that I had spare, so I was wondering if it might be an issue with those? If I am replacing the nipples is it better to go original Ruger or aftermarket? Here in the UK Ruger and Slix-shot are roughly the same price.
Any help is appreciated.
Ryan