I sent the cylinders off to Fermin Garza (2 Dogs from a few websites- he has a very good reputation) to ream the cylinders. I do plan to shoot FMJ bullets to smooth out the bore when I get to shoot it.
Because if you can't do that, then it the lead bullet is going to get squeezed down when fired and be reduced in diameter, which can lead to accuracy problems and a leaded bore. The bullet needs to be slightly oversized (like .0001" to the bore) so it will obturate/ fill up the grooves in the...
I may do that, but was trying to avoid that. Ruger won't ream the cylinders (or so I've read from others). If they replace the cylinders I may end up with the same problem.
Just bought a new mid-size, stainless steel Lipsey's Flattop Blackhawk convertible in .45 Colt and .45 acp (2 separate cylinders). The cylinder throats in both cylinders are undersized. I can't push a .452" cast lead bullet into the cylinder from the front of the cylinder. I have read on a...