jcn59 wrote:
"...My 6" Taurus .218 bee revolver shoots 40 grain about 1900 FPS. No where near max load but if I load it any higher, the cylinder begins to lock up. The 30-35 grain loads go as high as 2100 before it locks up. Again, not max loads...."
jcn59:
I also have one of those .218bee tracker revolver in 6.5" and is one of my favorites. I had been using bullets from 45gr to 70gr and powders from Unique to Blue Dot, Li'lGun, 2400, H4198, 680, H110, and yes. I had reached some good velocities (2100 fps) with it but at the expense of locking up the cylinder. So far, the best accuracy had been attained with the H4198, followed closely by the Blue Dot. What are your reloading components and the powder charge you are using? Do you have any data for the 45 gr bullets?
Camba