SleazyRider
Member
... I've got the questions, a few of which I've always been afraid to ask:
1. Why is a .44 Remington called a "44" instead of a .45, when the ball measures .454?
2. Should the cylinder pin (axle) on a BP revolver be lubricated with the same lubricant that is used on wadding, or a petroleum-based lubricant?
3. If lubricant such as Crisco is applied over the bullets to preclude chainfire, does this lubricant not interfere with the bullet as it goes through the barrel, similar to firing a gun that has not been cleaned of its Cosmoline or other preservative?
4. Are there any projectiles other than round balls that can be used in BP revolvers?
5. If cigarette paper is used to pre-load a cylinder with powder, wad, and ball, why doesn't the paper interfere with ignition from the percussion cap?
6. Can metallic cartridges from modern firearms be loaded with black powder
instead of modern smokeless powders? (curious only, I have no intentions of doing so)
Thank you in advance for entertaining the questions of an admitted novice!
1. Why is a .44 Remington called a "44" instead of a .45, when the ball measures .454?
2. Should the cylinder pin (axle) on a BP revolver be lubricated with the same lubricant that is used on wadding, or a petroleum-based lubricant?
3. If lubricant such as Crisco is applied over the bullets to preclude chainfire, does this lubricant not interfere with the bullet as it goes through the barrel, similar to firing a gun that has not been cleaned of its Cosmoline or other preservative?
4. Are there any projectiles other than round balls that can be used in BP revolvers?
5. If cigarette paper is used to pre-load a cylinder with powder, wad, and ball, why doesn't the paper interfere with ignition from the percussion cap?
6. Can metallic cartridges from modern firearms be loaded with black powder
instead of modern smokeless powders? (curious only, I have no intentions of doing so)
Thank you in advance for entertaining the questions of an admitted novice!