Hi, I cant figure out if I should get a 36 cal or 44 cal 1851 Navy. Which one is better for accuracy and speed.
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pohill
November 24, 2006, 02:26 AM
If history has any appeal to you, the 1851 was only made in .36 caliber. I have one, and it's a great gun. If you want a .44, try the 1860 Army. They're comparable in speed of loading, accuracy, etc. The .36 uses 15 - 20 grs of black powder, while the .44 uses 25 - 30 grs. One saves you some money in lead and powder (not alot, though), the other gives you more bang. Can't go wrong with either.
mec
November 24, 2006, 09:11 AM
If you get a Navy (good choice), go with 36. They are usually very accurate and you will avoid people making fun of you for having a non-historic chambered navy.
Desert Scorpion
November 24, 2006, 05:50 PM
Thanks I think I may get a 36 cal navy then. I did not know that historically they had no 44cal. I like to have historically accurate guns.:)
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