First Time Shooting 58 & 60

[Twogun1975]

First time today shooting my ASM Remington & new 1860 Colt. Shot the old Taurus conicals that came with the Remington and one load of round balls. It shot both about 6"s low but straight on and grouped about 4"s off hand at 20 yards. For my shooting skill thats pretty good for first time. The Colt was dead on point of aim and same size groups. If I was looking for a first gun I would say of the two the Remington is easier to load as you can readily take it apart and load the cylinder. The Colt just feals more natural in the hand. Also with this gun came an old bottle of Pyrodex P and the seller said it was over 20 years old. I loaded one cylinder with it to test and it fired just fine. I tried two more full loads and it worked great. Much dirtier than the pioneer powder though. When it gets warmer will post more on differant loads. Lots of fun. Twogun1975

 

[makos_goods]

That's excellent and actually fortunate on your part. 1860s usually shoot 6 to 9 inches high at 10yds. This is because the original pistols were sighted in for 75 to 100 yards and the reproductions all have the front sights which are too short for practical pistol ranges. You have to replace the front sight to get it to point of aim.

~Mako

 

[Twogun1975]

Wads & Lube ?

When using wads between the round ball and powder do you still recomend putting lube or Crisco over the round balls? Twogun1975

 

[mykeal]

No. In fact, I don't recommend ever using Crisco or grease; it's unnecessary mess. If you need lubrication (which most do) use a lubed wad. For chain fire protection, use the proper sized ball and cap.

 

[junkman_01]

If I was looking for a first gun I would say of the two the Remington is easier to load as you can readily take it apart and load the cylinder.

The Colt pattern guns come apart just as easily. Pop the wedge and pull the barrel. You don't even have to lower the rammer as you do on the Remington pattern guns.

 

[Twogun1975]

Wedge issues

While most here post of issues removing their wedge, my 1860 comes right out. The first two times I used a little piece of oak to tap on. Now I can tap it loose with the plastic handle of a screw driver. I still think the Remington is a little easier, though not that much. Twogun1975