fire ball out of my 44 mag cylinder

[j_h_nimrod]

For muzzle flash the best I have done was a S&W .500 S&W, 2.5" uncompensated barrel with heavy factory loaded 500gr hard cast. A solid 10' flame at dusk.

[lokidog]

I only have a BP revolver to base this on but I get no to no noticeable flash between the cylinder and forcing cone on them.  There is little to no space between the cylinder and barrel on mine, maybe you have a ding or a little more space than there should be there for some reason?

Another question, maybe some varieties of rounds create higher pressures and these cause more backpressure blowing out between the barrel and cylinder?

[j_h_nimrod]

Should of said forcing cone, not lead.

[woodman]

I really appreciate all of the responses. This place is awesome and has a wealth of knowledge.

Thanks guys!

[brush hunter]

fireballs are normal...you did know powder burns right?

[Biggerhammer]

Yeah! That's how it's done.. Hahaha..

[Jim the Plumber]

The one thing you need to check is the cylinder gap. Too much will give you larger flame/ blast from the gap.
Optimum gap is .004 to .006.

[Biggerhammer]

Gotta love " Google" .

[h20hunter]

Love google and of course YouTube....

.44 Magnum (warning LOUD) slow motion muzzle blast