Don't know the charge weight, but apparently the shooter was one of those that just knew that a wad on top the powder to keep the powder against the primer was just the thing to do. Barrel split from the threads up thru and maybe past the rear sight , top and bottome flats, blew the leverspring and mounting block out thru the bottom of the forestock. Case still in the chamber , looks like it was opened up like flower petals...
Last edited by Ranch13; 06/17/15.
