Is this OK for a 1st BP pistol?

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Thats a good place to start. I bought the same one with the 5 1/2" barrel and I really enjoy shooting that gun. I got the spare cylinder with it, also see if they still have the deal for the free wood display case, it is nicer than I expected.
 
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Thanks for the reply!----I have a gift card at Cabelas this is why I chose them to buy a BP pistol. Cabelas has others but this one is on sale.
Take care

If you don't mind telling me what powder--brand, etc. did you use with it?

stash
 
I have had very good luck with Cabelas. In addition to the Remington, I have the 1851 and 1860 from them and all have been good shooters right out of the box.
 
Stash use fffg powder (commonly called 3f) for your revolver, probably around 25-30 grains. A powder measure would come in handy for this. I have a remmy just like that its my new baby. I use pyrodex and american pioneer as thats all I can find around me. They are black powder substites but work just as well.

have fun

Gambit
 
Since you're getting your first black powder pistol, might I suggest you spend some time HERE if you haven't already done so? Good luck, have fun and post questions at this forum if you need help.
 
Good Tip

Thanks for the thread link---looks very informative, will read thoroughly.

Stash
 
My wife ordered a .44 1851 Navy from Cabela's for me and it should be here Wed. They were on sale for $119 and a $20 rebate making them $99 + shipping.
 
Yes--they still send the display case you mentioned---I looked up the number and it sells for 24.95.
Thanks
Stash
 
A 1858 Remington is a very good start on black powder percussion revolvers. I started with an 1858 and never regretted it. Even though my Colt's outnumber my Remington's now, it is a very good place to start.
 
Stash,
You will find that 20-32 grains of FFFg black powder is the range of loads you will use. For competition I use 20grs with a lubrication wad under the ball and grease over the ball. For fun I use 30grs powder under a wadded ball. Also 30grs powder under a 200gr cast LEE conical bullet is a nice 'thumper'. If you shoot 777, a 30 gr (by volume) load will be very stout and for me, a bit much. If you shoot 20grs powder without a wad or filler under the ball you may not be able to seat the ball firmly onto the powder and cause misfires or 'floopers'.
 
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I have a Basspro 3 miles from me, Is there any powder they sell that you would recommend? for the 1858, just target shooting, plinking, having fun, no hunting.

I also saw hornady .454 ball for 14.99 for 100 count.

thanks


stash
 
yes the '58 Remmy is a good one. Grafs 3F is good and cheaper than Goex. maybe just abit more fouling but I use it all the time. cleans up easy.
a 7.62X39 case (AK or SKS case) is a good 'hot' powder measure.
a .357 case is a good plinking measure.
that one very likely takes #10 caps.
if you're camped out take along a spray bottle of windsheild washer fluid the winter mix has more alky, to clean with.
take the nipples out and grease the threads. you'll need a nipple wrench. and a bore mop.
you should buy a pistol powder flask also.
 
If you can afford the stainless it is easier to clean.
You can also get a Kirst Konversion cylinder for it to shoot bullets.
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Stainless is much more

I was comparing the Remmie 1858 .44 blued vs. stainless it's about a 140.00 difference. 189.00 vs 329.00 at Cabelas. And yes that SS is a looker but since this is my 1st BP I'll go with the blued version.

Thanks for the info!!

Stash
 
Be sure and buy 452 round ball instead of 454 they load much easier also get some felt over powder wads prevents chain fire. I have two of these pistols 36 and 44 both ar very well made guns.
 
I like the .454,as the .452 have a tendency to ''creep'' out with my stout loads.+1 on the Wonder Wads,or Buffalo Arms has a ''house brand'' bulk packaged wad for a little less money.which ever ball you pick,you want to make sure it cuts a lead ring when you seat it,to ensure a good seal.if it works with .452,you're good to go.More often on the .44's I've had, a .452 would only give me a lead sliver or crescent,so I use .454.
 
Aleric's not ''wrong''...these revolvers can vary in specs from brand to brand,but in my experience,the greater number work better with .454.You want to ensure you good complete seal,in either case.
 
I have the same one by Uberti. It is a great shooting weapon. I took it home to Minnesota to show it to my dad. I put a coffee can on a bush about 15 yards away and fired off six shots. When I fired one of the shots it seemed a little light. When I expected the can I found one great big hole and one flyer off to the side. I wasn't even trying to shoot that well. I hope yours is as good as mine.
Get a reloading block if you don't have one. It makes reloading a lot easier and safer.
 
Which powder for my 1858 Remmie?

My Dealer has these powders, which would be best for my 1858 New Army Remington?
Just plinking,target and go bang stuff.

Thanks!! stash


PYRODEX PELLETS

TRIPLE SEVEN PELLETS

ALLIANT HERCO

ALLIANT 410

ALLIANT BULLSEYE

ALLIANT RED DOT

ALLIANT BLUE DOT

ALLIANT GREEN DOT

ALLIANT UNIQUE

ACCURATE 2230

ACCURATE 2520

ACCURATE 5744

ACCURATE #9

ACCURATE SOLO 1000

IMR 3031

IMR 4064

IMR 4350

IMR 700X

IMR SR4759

IMR SR7625

IMR TRAIL BOSS

HODGDON BLC-2

HODGDON H110

HODGDON H335

HODGDON 414

HODGDON 4198

HODGDON H4227

HODGDON 4350

HODGDON 4831 SC

HODGDON LIL GUN

WINCHESTER 296
 
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