Super wrangler loading issues

[Dsquared]

I have a new Super Wrangler and I have some loading issues after firing. I understand most LR ammo can leave build up in the chamber and cause resistance to loading over time and cleaning resolves this, when clean the rounds fall in the chamber fine. I know the chambers have quite a bit of tooling marks and polishing /burnishing should correct this and is on my list. However, my biggest problem is with the 22 mag cylinder, after only a couple cylinders of firing I have real difficulty in chambering and I was using CCI Maximag. The 22 mag ammo should be much cleaner as they have jacketed bullets and I would not expect this after only this few of rounds. They really drag and you have to really push them in all the way or they catch on the loading gate preventing cylinder rotation. Before firing when clean they drop in chamber. Anyone else seen this problem with so few rounds with the 22 mag? I will try polishing/burnishing on this cylinder as well.

Side note, I really wish Ruger did not recess all the chambers individually as it makes it a little harder to fully seat the rounds and harder to clean. I would rather they had recessed the entire cylinder and leave a small ledge on the outside diameter which would accomplish they same safety feature. Would also be nice if they chamfered the leading edge of loading gate to help seat the rounds as it rotates. Since I'm griping a little it would be nice for Ruger to have also incorporated a detent in the cylinder pin so it would remain in the gun when changing out the cylinders. Aside from all this I still love my Wrangler, probably the most fun you can have for the $$ in my opinion.

 

[hittman]

Welcome to the forum

 

[GasGuzzler]

Welcome

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!

Yes, a little polishing will help with loading.

I spent time yesterday cleaning 7 guns (all handguns and a mix of types,). The revolvers required a bit more work due to the amount of carbon and fouling. I consider this normal.

But I had to pause at your suggestion for a chamfer on the loading gate. I can see all kinds of problems with that. A sticky round binding the cylinder, followed by “Bubba” forcing it or banging on it. Followed by a detonation by a round.

The recessed cylinder thought. Long ago Ruger had them. Maybe look for an Old Model convertible?

The cylinder pin removal for most of us has never been an issue. Due to the length of the cylinder and the necessity of the ejection rod, pins come completely out on some models and in others it is prevented by the ejector rod button.

Lastly, anytime you add stuff to anything you build, you add expense to the item.

The Super Wrangler and the Wrangler are both great values for what they are!

 

[Dsquared]

I agree, I believe they are the most fun for the money. I understand your concern over the chamfer a slight lead in I would not think would be a problem. I would like to get my hands on a spare 22 lr cylinder and chuck it in the lathe and turn back the recessed chambers and leave the out band as an experiment. I know this would takeover time thus more expense in manufacturing but we'll worth it IMO.

 

[Dsquared]

Sorry, I really can spell this autofill really annoys me.