desmobob
Member
Hello everyone,
I'm a long-time browser and new forum member. I recently added an Uberti 1861 Navy to my blackpowder arsenal. I've always enjoyed black powder and have a small collection of arms.
I took the new pistol to the range and fired the first shots with some .375 round balls of unknown but very old origin over a lubed felt wad and 20 grains volume measure of Triple 7 FFFG. 25-yard groups were pretty good.
I upped the charge to about 22 grains on my powder measure and shot a few more cylinders full. I was very pleased with the results. I'm pretty sure I can do better if I open up the hammer notch/rear sight a bit. I was struggling with the factory sight picture. Here are six shots on target:
I live in a rural area and supplies are limited. I have never seen black powder in any nearby gunshops. I have used Pyrodex since I bought my first muzzleloader in 1985 and only recently found the Triple 7. It seems to work well in my Uberti.
I'll make another post with some background information...
Tight groups,
Bob
I'm a long-time browser and new forum member. I recently added an Uberti 1861 Navy to my blackpowder arsenal. I've always enjoyed black powder and have a small collection of arms.
I took the new pistol to the range and fired the first shots with some .375 round balls of unknown but very old origin over a lubed felt wad and 20 grains volume measure of Triple 7 FFFG. 25-yard groups were pretty good.
I upped the charge to about 22 grains on my powder measure and shot a few more cylinders full. I was very pleased with the results. I'm pretty sure I can do better if I open up the hammer notch/rear sight a bit. I was struggling with the factory sight picture. Here are six shots on target:
I live in a rural area and supplies are limited. I have never seen black powder in any nearby gunshops. I have used Pyrodex since I bought my first muzzleloader in 1985 and only recently found the Triple 7. It seems to work well in my Uberti.
I'll make another post with some background information...
Tight groups,
Bob