Maximum Accuracy C/B Revolver

[ernierod]

I am going for maximum accuracy loads in a 44 Rem 1858.My question concerns filler/wad sequence.Will be trying to get ball close to end of cylinder.In doing so,I will be using a lubricated wad and wondered about the lubricants effect on powder upon compressing load.I am thinking 1)putting powder in-followed by filler 2)Then put wad,followed by ball and THEN compress to desired depth.This way lube can't contaminate powder and perhaps add to better consistancy in velocity.Would like to hear opinion from more experienced folks out there.Thanks Ernie

 

[oneshooter]

C&B Revolver accuracy

To get the most accuracy from any C&B revolver it takes more than a proper load. Have you checked the inside diameter of each chamber, the throat and the bore? The chambers should be 5-6thousands larger than the groove diameter of the bore. The ball 3-5thousands larger yet. The cylinder timing should be checked and adjusted correctly, the chambers should line up square with and in line with the bore of the barrel. The barrel/cylinder gap needs to be square and consistent. These factors will effect the grouping much more than the loading procedure.

Oneshooter
Livin in Texas

 

[Imaginos]

Cardboard Wad

Filler is normally used in place of a wad when shooting less than maximum powder charges. I don't know of any reason you cannot use a filler with a wad, but it seems to be a waste of a wad IMHO. If you are using less than maximum powder charges, then use a filler and skip the wad. You will probably want to put lube over the chamber mouths to keep things turning.

I use Wonder Wads, and I have not noticed any contamination of the powder from lube being squeezed out of the wad. If this is a major concern to you, try inserting a thin cardboard wad between the powder and the lubed wad.

BTW - Oneshooter is correct on the mechanical aspects of pistol accuracy, and those factors should be checked to make sure your individual pistol is capable of delivering the best accuracy..

 

[ernierod]

Thanks guys for opinion.The pistol is actually new-less than 30 shots.I am going to presume it is mechanically OK and within specs.It is a Pietta target model and the only thing done is polishing lockwork and a decent trigger job-in addition to Ampco nipples and #11 CCI caps.It is strictly for target shooting and my goal is minimum grouping at 25/50 ydg. I will be using between 17 and 25 grs/FFFg Goex.Will also be trying .454/.457 Hornady balls.Thanks again.Erod

 

[Chloe]

go to this link, scroll to

the 3rd post down about backwards bullets (by "Jeff") and be sure to go to link that has the pix of the group, etc.
http://www.voy.com/60048/

 

[oneshooter]

Presume nothing, check everything!! The factory will slap a "target model" sticket on a model that has come straight off of the line, just becwuse they can get premium price for it!!!

Oneshooter
Livin in Texas

 

[Duncaninfrance]

Hi Ernie.
A Pietta Target model should have progressive rifling - mine does - and thats what you pay more for over here anyway. It's a nice gun and mine is ultra reliable. Don't cram in the BP, it should like a lightish load to be accurate.
I shoot .457 on 28.55 grains of 3F. I use Remington #10 caps which I find are the best.
I don't blather lube over the ball, it's too messy. I use a home produced lubricated felt wad ( 40/40/20 as the sticky )and I pull the gun through after every cylinder with windex.

 

[ernierod]

Accurate Loading proceedures 44 cal

Hey guys-Great info. really appreciate it.Ernie.

 

[Chloe]

My Pietta "Target" model does not have progressive

rifling, but Pietta makes a "Shooters" model that does.