Gun porn

[expat_alaska]

The nipples need to be changed unless I find smaller caps that fit better. Also...I need to polish the cylinder locking lug.

If those are cap fragments, you definitely need to visit Track Of The Wolf for replacement nipples. Life is too short for chain fires. Fairly cheap fix.

To reiterate: what is the wax for?

Jim

 

[ClemBert]

Well Pards...I think I'm plumb outta blackpowder firearms to create gun porn. Now, if we're talkin' AK-47s, AR-15, M1 Garands, etc. we'd be back in business. I guess this means I need to buy some more percussion revolvers! Anyhow, I look forward to seeing your gun porn since I'm tapped out.

 

[Michigan Mike]

Well Pards...I think I'm plumb outta blackpowder firearms to create gun porn. Now, if we're talkin' AK-47s, AR-15, M1 Garands, etc. we'd be back in business. I guess this means I need to buy some more percussion revolvers! Anyhow, I look forward to seeing your gun porn since I'm tapped out.

I'm ready and happy to view any AK and AR boomsticks. Gun porn is gun porn!

 

[Michigan Mike]

SKS is very welcome here too. I am a sucker for 06 and .30 too. It's all good as they say.

 

[Michigan Mike]

If those are cap fragments, you definitely need to visit Track Of The Wolf for replacement nipples. Life is too short for chain fires. Fairly cheap fix.

To reiterate: what is the wax for?

Jim

Caps are no problem. I use lead most of the time but I do mess around with wax from time to time. The quick draw guys fire them with modified cases and 209 primers.

 

[Michigan Mike]

This is sexy too.

 

[dickydalton]

Stick to BP on this thread.

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• dickydalton
• Mar 25, 2018

 

[kBob]

dickyd,

Quack! Quack, quack, quack........er, I mean......Do you ever shoot that Classic Arms Duckfoot pistol and what sort of spread at what range does it give? Can one actually hit anything with the center barrel, and if so, where do the other balls go?

Nice collection of stuff!

Thanks for posting.

-kBob

 

[kBob]

Michigander Micheal,

I think I see the problem.... this being a BP area of THR folks assumed that your post showing the wax "bullet" indicated you shot such bullets in a front stuffing BP percussion revolver and they wondered how you were doing it.

I used wax bullets in modern cartridge guns at very close range to learn to present and fire from new holsters or from a new concealed position. Holes in a target at three meters or less do not lie to you about your ability to get off a first shot. Primer only powered Wax bullets do not have near the danger zone or back stop requirements of the lightest loaded gunpowder and lead loads. I have even used them for in house HD drills with family members and former room mates having made portable back stops.......practicing in the environment to be defended in a truly gradable way can give folks a good bit of confidence.

I have also made use of the Speer plastic primer powered ammo and some rubber primer powered bullets.

Not being able to figure out a good way to make and load wax bullets into a Remington NMA or Colt.44 fantasy 1851 I did try the rubber bullets and just primers and had VERY poor results.

I think we were all hoping you had found a way to make our NMAs and such "basement and front hall shootable".

-kBob

 

[Michigan Mike]

Stick to BP on this thread.

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• dickydalton
• Mar 25, 2018

That's an awesome collection.

 

[Michigan Mike]

Michigander Micheal,

I think I see the problem.... this being a BP area of THR folks assumed that your post showing the wax "bullet" indicated you shot such bullets in a front stuffing BP percussion revolver and they wondered how you were doing it.

I used wax bullets in modern cartridge guns at very close range to learn to present and fire from new holsters or from a new concealed position. Holes in a target at three meters or less do not lie to you about your ability to get off a first shot. Primer only powered Wax bullets do not have near the danger zone or back stop requirements of the lightest loaded gunpowder and lead loads. I have even used them for in house HD drills with family members and former room mates having made portable back stops.......practicing in the environment to be defended in a truly gradable way can give folks a good bit of confidence.

I have also made use of the Speer plastic primer powered ammo and some rubber primer powered bullets.

Not being able to figure out a good way to make and load wax bullets into a Remington NMA or Colt.44 fantasy 1851 I did try the rubber bullets and just primers and had VERY poor results.

I think we were all hoping you had found a way to make our NMAs and such "basement and front hall shootable".

-kBob

I've been shooting these wax loads with various powder charges and have had good results at close range. I'm surprised that more people aren't shooting them. You have to brush out the barrel here and there but it does work ok.

 

[dickydalton]

dickyd,

Quack! Quack, quack, quack........er, I mean......Do you ever shoot that Classic Arms Duckfoot pistol and what sort of spread at what range does it give? Can one actually hit anything with the center barrel, and if so, where do the other balls go?

Nice collection of stuff!

Thanks for posting.

-kBob

At about 35 feet into the snow the center barrel hits Center! The other 2 hit about 6 feet to either side. I had 10 grains of 3 F in each barrel, under a .350 ball. It's a hoot to shoot!

 

[Ironhand54]

At about 35 feet into the snow the center barrel hits Center! The other 2 hit about 6 feet to either side. I had 10 grains of 3 F in each barrel, under a .350 ball. It's a hoot to shoot!

I can see how that would clear the deck Would not want to be in the front of the crowd

IronHand

 

[ClemBert]

Tell us more about your 1851 Sheriff with full flutes. Can I assume it's .44 caliber Pietta and has a fluted cylinder from a 1860? That's a purty looking revolver.

 

[Michigan Mike]

Tell us more about your 1851 Sheriff with full flutes. Can I assume it's .44 caliber Pietta and has a fluted cylinder from a 1860? That's a purty looking revolver.

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Very nice

 

[Michigan Mike]

At about 35 feet into the snow the center barrel hits Center! The other 2 hit about 6 feet to either side. I had 10 grains of 3 F in each barrel, under a .350 ball. It's a hoot to shoot!

Wow....just 10 grains. Is that the max?

 

[paul harm]

A conversion kit to 45 colt and brass cases would allow you to shoot wax bullets - I think.

 

[dickydalton]

Tell us more about your 1851 Sheriff with full flutes. Can I assume it's .44 caliber Pietta and has a fluted cylinder from a 1860? That's a purty looking revolver.

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Actually it's an ASM and Pietta cylinders don't fit it. Super smooth shooter. I almost forgot I had it!

 

[dickydalton]

Wow....just 10 grains. Is that the max?

I don't know if its max but it's enough for fun.

 

[ClemBert]

Balancing act....

 

[bannockburn]

dickydalton

An outstanding 21 (+1), gun salute (that is if I counted right), with your black powder collection! Thanks for sharing it with us!

 

[Michigan Mike]

I don't know if its max but it's enough for fun.

That's all that matters!

 

[robhof]

Pair of fancy 1863's, Pietta v/s Umberti, top one's been fired and will continue to be abused, both bought used for less than selling price of used plain models. Bottom is my only true safe queen....for now.

 

[dickydalton]

dickydalton

An outstanding 21 (+1), gun salute (that is if I counted right), with your black powder collection! Thanks for sharing it with us!

That, of course, didn't include those over the fireplace, the rifles in the safe or the ones that Mike has!

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• dickydalton
• May 25, 2018

 

[Michigan Mike]

View attachment 790834 Pair of fancy 1863's, Pietta v/s Umberti, top one's been fired and will continue to be abused, both bought used for less than selling price of used plain models. Bottom is my only true safe queen....for now.

Are those .36 cal?