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I have a hunter model Ruger Superblackhawk. I dont shoot it much but have noticed some gas cutting recently goin on in the face of the cylinder. I first noticed a small amount of pitting after a couple rounds fired when the cylinder pin backed out. Figured it was caused by the cylinder bein out of alignment. Since then I've fired a few rounds - mostly 240 gr jacked boolits over 296. Really havent shot it much though on count of me liken the 45 colt better and cast boolits. Well I got me a mold and figured I'd tear into developin some cast loads for it this summer. As I was cleaning it yesturday I noticed the pittin on the cylinder face to be growing alot and considering the amount of shooting it has done in the last few years I'd say it is happening pretty fast. I did shoot about 25 rounds through it last sumer that were pretty hot ( full load of 296) and now all the cy

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Charlie,

I would agree.  Your options seem limited at this point.  It's going to cost you, but then so would sending it to a custom smith and having him face the cylinder and set the barrel back.  The only difference would be that you end up with probably a tighter fitting product.  If I were doing it I would choose the latter.  Then I would also have it Taylor throated to bridge the difference between your throats and the bore.   It also aligns coming out of the cylinder.   I can recommend someone if you want professional work.

 

Bad metalurgy or bad heat treat.  I'd contact Ruger, but wouldn't give them a penny. 

They should be very interested in checking out this gun, let them pay for shipping both ways too.

I'd find a Ruger forum on the net and research as much as possible first.  Just be careful, know what you are getting into before you send them your gun.