K.A.T.
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I took my Colt 1851 out of the box and brought it to life yesterday.I found three problems.I was using #10CCI's they were too big,I don't know of a smaller one,is there a smaller one,or do I need to change the nipples out? I've heard about the Tresso Nipples being the way to go. I think the CCI's are smaller than the Rem. Problem#2, if I let the hammer down easy on the cap then the hammer and the whole gun is locked down,nothing will move. I have to tap the barrel wedge back I start to move the cylinder forward,it only takes a hair of movement and there is a click,then everything is free.I'm thinking the leg of the bolt is not back on top of the cam on the hammer,then when the cylinder is moved forward the hammer is lowered enough to let the cam go under the round notch in the bolt leg,making the clicking sound that is heard.Problem#3,using a .375 ball it doesn't shave a full ring of lead off when going into the cylinder,sometimes half a ring,sometimes three quarter,never a full ring.I was using a Speer .375,do I need a .380 ball.I think I saw a .376 ball sold by Dixie Gun Works,anyone tried these.