[Funderb]

Report:

I went to the range to shoot my new pietta 1851 colt navy.
I had premade some cartridges for it so I didn't have to tote around powder and balls and .. etc.

They were simply a closed paper tube with ball followed by wad, followed by powder. (carefully measured, 25 gr. loads) It was really easy to just rip them open and dump the powder in, then squeeze out the ball and wad and shove it in the cylinder. I only screwed up once, and dropped the powder all over the grass!

I did try the ye oldie style of ripping the closed ends off with my teeth like we did in re-enacting, but the taste was too much for a simple thursday afternoon.

I managed to shoot an easy 15 yard group of a little under 3 inches. Which was surprising, considering the technology.
That little thing was awesome. I can't wait to get my pops out there to shoot it with me. I'll put up some pictures when I can.
thanks to all that helped me out with getting the know how all together. I managed not to blow myself up.

There was no one else at the range, but I still found myself saying to no one at all, "this thing is awesome, it is so much fun".
The casual observer may have doubted my sanity.

I then took it home and cleaned it in all of its component parts in hot soapy water. (and some toothpaste for the bore.) Its oiled up and ready to go as soon as I make some new cartridges.

[Smokin_Gun]

Funderb congrads man on your new Colt!
Good Range report ... No such thing as a bad day at the range, I always have a good time whether alone or with somebody.

[DrLaw]

I did try the ye oldie style of ripping the closed ends off with my teeth like we did in re-enacting, but the taste was too much for a simple thursday afternoon.

Soooooo, what day of the week do you recommend for that? :D:D:D

I needed a laugh this morning and your line gave me that. Thanks. :)

The Doc is out now. :cool:

[AirForceShooter]

And every other person on the line envied you.

Ever notice how people react to BP's.

AFS

[BCRider]

You're making me salivate for my own first BP revolver even more than I was before this.

I like the idea of the preloaded paper cartridges. It would speed up the reloading at the CAS events I'll be mostly using the gun(s) for.

[BHP FAN]

there is no other shooting experience as much simply fun as Black Powder!

[Tripacer]

I have a Colt 1860 .44 Army manufactured in the 1970's of 80's. I bought some soft flexible tubes that are closed at one end. I pre-load them with 30 grains of FFFG and then close the open end by pushing in a .454 ball. The mouth of the flexible tube expands with the ball which effectively seals it and prevents the powder from leaking out. It's easy and fast and speeds up the loading process. Simply squeeze out the ball, pour in the powder and then ram the ball home. I bought them over 20 years ago about the same time I bought the gun. I learned about them from a civil war competitive shooter (live ammo). He used a much larger version for his .58 cal Springfield. I wonder if they are still available? I haven't looked for them as I have more than enough for my shooting needs.

[scrat]

excellent report good job

Welcome to the DARK SIDE

[mykeal]

Tripacer - Dixie Gun Works Quick Load tubes (http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_search_result.php?s=1&keywords=quick+load)

[Tripacer]

Thanks for the info mykeal.

[Funderb]

awesome, that looks neat, but I am too much of a tinkerer to give in.
thanks though.