I was finally able to get to the range to try out my ROA yesterday.

I poured 40 grns of powder, placed a felt wad with a little lube on it, and finally a Hornady RB. I pulled the loading lever and it only sat (is that right???) the ball halfway. Hmmmm... I gave it a little more oomph with nothing, and realized I just pulled the assembly out and bent the base pin! Grrrrr!

I took the cylinder with me to Home Depot as I needed a 3/16 nut driver since I didn't have a nipple wrench. Obviously I forgot to set the screw properly.

I was able to bend it back fairly well, and it works now. I didn't try for perfect as I felt it would just further compromise the metal. It was bent to around 5* I'd guess. I was able to finish seating the ball and it worked, but I am concerned that it may give up some day in the future. Especially since I am looking for hunting bullets/conicals for it and may get something a bit harder than pure lead.

I guess I would get a loading press if it comes to that, but wanted to be able to load easily out in the field.

From what I understand I won't be able to find parts, and Ruger will not replace the pin as they don't have any and won't make one. Is that about right?