Problem with Ruger Blackhawk 22 revolver?

Question

Recently, the shell casings from the round I fire are either bowed out or cracked when I eject them. Is this a serious problem? How can I fix it?

Answer 1

That is not a problem with the weapon.
But a problem with poor quality ammo.
Some ammo manufactures scrimp on brass quality or case wall thickness to save money and in turn get a bigger profit by lowering quality standards.

But if this came from a Quality ammo manufacture they very well could of not anneal it properly and the end result being too brittle and not expanding as needed.

I have seen it on a number of weapons when poor quality ammo is in use.
The last time I saw it was on my mini 14 using Winchester ammo out of 200 rounds of new Factory ammo 90% were split and no other ammo has ever did it before or after.

This is not good on the chamber, and can promote erosion that will destroy the chamber.
I would try a different ammo and not use that brand any more.

If you get the same results with better quality ammo, then this weapon needs sent back to Ruger for a new cylinder.

But I have owned several Rugers and have never had to return one to the manufacture or send it to a gunsmith.

I would believe it is a ammo problem that can be resolved by changing brands.
I have had a lot of trouble with Winchester ever since they quit making ammo and started farming it out to the lowest bidder.
Lowest bidder lower Quality and for that I don’t buy any Winchester ammo any more, and only the older Winchester rifles because they did the same with the new rifles.

How do I know this I called Winchester to complain about the 200 rounds of 223 ammo that ruptured, they were quick to tell me Winchester has not made ammo or weapons for the last 10 years and that was 4 years ago, but they did offer to send me a gift certificate for 200 round free ammo, I told them to keep it, if it had the Winchester name on it and I would take my money elsewhere.

That my opinion.
I hope it was of some use.

D58

BeRotten has a point their, does it say 22 Magnum on the cylinder any where.

D58

Answer 2

Real serious i would like to see the gun never see it on a ruger craked or elongated cylinder you sure some one hasnt tamperd with it tried to drill to larger cal?? send cyl to ruger they will replace if defective part workmanship you sure you dont have a mag cyl gk they will assup with 22 lr

Dont sound right im almost driving the ruger band wogon but ive never seen it in a ruger they may want the entire gun but just send the cyl first Good Luck Later

Dont shoot it anymore eyes fingers that sort of thing

Answer 3

Do you have a Single Six Convertible by any chance?

The Convertible Single Six had replaceable cylinders, one for .22 long rifle the other for .22 magnum. If you fire .22 long rifle cartridges from the magnum cylinder, they can do as you described. The magnum cylinder will not have fluting on it, the .22 long rifle cylinder will.

Just a possibility.

Answer 4

Call Ruger firearms and explain your problem they have an excellent service dept.