As someone else posted, in those days Ruger barrels were .003" oversize to prevent this sort of event. That load was hot in the original barrel if you got loose primers at 5 firings.

The initial two loads acting fine indicates other issues. It could be as simple as loading it muzzle down versus horizontal. Cold welding could have played a role,


Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.