Recent content by Captain U-96

I have the same troubles. Ended up installing a cheap Tasco 3-7x20. One friend suggested that someone must have used the rifle as a pry bar to be that far off!

SlTM1, I can relate to the Friday--Monday production; could be why the Italians only mark the year of production on all their products? I called Jamie at Dixie to ask if CVA Nipple/Breach Plug Grease would be O.K. to use on the gas seal around the base. Jamie explained that the plate is suppose...

Thanks for the heads up. I have a Pedersoli Confederate Sharps Carbine in .54cal, and I was really surprised at the quality of the piece from fit & finish to accuracy. I get the feeling of holding a piece of history every time I pick it up. Even the trigger pull is just right for me! So, I will...

I have .54 cal Sharps bullets from Midway made by Montana Precission Swaging sized 542, 475 Grain Pointed Ringtail, and they sit loosely in the Pedersoli Brass Cases. I called the Possible Shop, and talked to the owner who informed me that with Perdosoli's mold I'd have to press the bullet into...

I got my 10 brass casings at http://www.possibleshop.com/sharps-rifle.htm I also ordered one of Pedersoli's bullet molds for the 54. I have the Pedersoli Confederate Sharps Carbine, and it's wanting me to give one of his big brothers a home too. Mike

Remington Conversion? I recently bought a Uberti Stainless 5 1/2 58 Rem from Taylor's with two .45LC R&D Conversion Cylinders. Works great. I had a CA dated Uberti that I sent for a conv cylinder, and it worked perfect out of the box. I also have another Uberti 5 1/2 blued, and a Uberti 58 Rem...

1858 Rem Conversion?? So that's what they mean when they say "Some gunsmithing may be required"? Nice Job, now you're giving me some ideas.:D

1858 Rem Conversion?? Though I have never experienced it; they say an empty void between the powder and ball would be like having a pipe bomb in your hands? I've always been understanding that the ball must be seated firmly against the wad/powder. I watched one guy compress his powder loads...

.58 Remington Conversion. To be clear, my cylinder is fluted to match up with the .45 LC, and is not straight walled, which causes me to conclude that it would not be compatible with the .45 Schofield cartridge. The cartridges are in-line with the barrel. I too saw the sketch with canted...

1858 Conversion. My cylinder is straight away, no canted cartridges. But, a Six Shot .45LC in a cylinder that will fit the Remington doesn't leave much room to play with! I think as long as one stays in the recommended limits 34 G of BP or Cowboy Ammunition loaded for a maximum muzzle velocity...

1858 Rem Conversion?? I found a Richard Mason type ejector assembly for the Remington 58. http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,7515.html It is spring loaded, and I'm not sure if it will work on Uberti. I ordered a .45LC conversion cylinder from Taylor's, and it fits better than the...

C&B Loader Where can I get one? I have a shorter version of it, the one sold at Thunder Ridge. It came with an extra cylinder insert for the Colt type revolvers out there.

.45 vs .50 Cal.? Matrem, I agree with you 100%! The deciding factor on my buying a .50 rather than .45 was bullet selection. I've never fooled around with Sabots, because I felt dealing with black powder buildup every 3rd shot is plenty. I understand that shooting Sabots requires the use of...

I use Bore Butter for sealing the ball, and Thompson's Breach Plug Grease to keep my nipples free. Good luck so far, and a little goes a long way. I even use the Bore Butter as a lubricant on the cylinder pin--where ever it's needed. Cleans up nice too.

I can live with that idea! One for every day of the week, and two for Saturday!