Jenrick
Member
So as stated in the title I'm going to get my first BP gun tommorow. Here's the link to the order page on Cabela's website:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20817&hasJS=true
The starter kit that it comes with includes the following:
nipple wrench
powder measure
2-oz. bottle of Cabela's Black Powder Pistol Lube
powder flask
30 lead roundballs
30 felt powder wads
So after doing a bit of reading around here, that seems like a pretty decent deal, and that it's got all the extras covered except a nipple pick. A loading block/stand seems like a decent investment too. Anything else I'll be wanting?
Powder recommendations? From my reading here 3F seems to be more accurate? I'm mainly after something that's going to shoot well, and not break the bank. Also anyone know what size caps for the this particular firearm?
Once I get the sucker home, what's the process to get it range ready? With a new modern pistol, it's patch the bore/cylinders if applicable, wipe out any crud in the gun, a bit of oil and off you go. Is that basically the same here?
I know one can pre-load cylinders (hence why you can get spare cylinders, which are on the list later down the road). What's the process to transport a loaded cylinder? I'm assuming uncapped, and something over the end to keep everything where it's supposed to be. Is it better if you're going to pre-load to transport it in the gun, or off the gun?
Next the helpfull video on Cabela's website on how to load the pistol has nothing on what to do with the wadding. Over the charge, over the bullet, both?
Lastly cleaning, do most of you guys just go soap and hot water? I'm going to get an old stock pot from Goodwill and use it to boil water for cleaning. Are there better options?
Finally I've been using wax bullets in my modern wheel guns for practice, is that possible in a BP revolver?
Thanks for all the help, realised I should have posted this sooner, but got the bug and found a good deal.
-Jenrick
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20817&hasJS=true
The starter kit that it comes with includes the following:
nipple wrench
powder measure
2-oz. bottle of Cabela's Black Powder Pistol Lube
powder flask
30 lead roundballs
30 felt powder wads
So after doing a bit of reading around here, that seems like a pretty decent deal, and that it's got all the extras covered except a nipple pick. A loading block/stand seems like a decent investment too. Anything else I'll be wanting?
Powder recommendations? From my reading here 3F seems to be more accurate? I'm mainly after something that's going to shoot well, and not break the bank. Also anyone know what size caps for the this particular firearm?
Once I get the sucker home, what's the process to get it range ready? With a new modern pistol, it's patch the bore/cylinders if applicable, wipe out any crud in the gun, a bit of oil and off you go. Is that basically the same here?
I know one can pre-load cylinders (hence why you can get spare cylinders, which are on the list later down the road). What's the process to transport a loaded cylinder? I'm assuming uncapped, and something over the end to keep everything where it's supposed to be. Is it better if you're going to pre-load to transport it in the gun, or off the gun?
Next the helpfull video on Cabela's website on how to load the pistol has nothing on what to do with the wadding. Over the charge, over the bullet, both?
Lastly cleaning, do most of you guys just go soap and hot water? I'm going to get an old stock pot from Goodwill and use it to boil water for cleaning. Are there better options?
Finally I've been using wax bullets in my modern wheel guns for practice, is that possible in a BP revolver?
Thanks for all the help, realised I should have posted this sooner, but got the bug and found a good deal.
-Jenrick