Legionnaire
Contributing Member
I've owned a pair of Uberti 2nd Model Dragoons for several years, and finally took one to the range today. What a hoot! Sorry I put it off for so long. I'm afraid I'm hooked. I was shooting .454 caliber Hornady balls over Goex FFFg with a lubed wad between the powder and ball. CCI #10 caps worked well ... no misfires. So a couple of questions...
What do you use at the range to knock off fouling? After 24 rounds of varying loads from 30 to 45 grains of Goex, the barrel looked pretty nasty, and it felt like the cylinder was beginning to bind a bit. Is there some recommended way to do a quick-and-dirty cleaning while still at the range?
How far do you break your Colt repros down for routine cleaning? I did a complete takedown when I got home today, including pulling the nipples. Is this recommended every time out?
Lastly, what are you all using for lubricant?
What do you use at the range to knock off fouling? After 24 rounds of varying loads from 30 to 45 grains of Goex, the barrel looked pretty nasty, and it felt like the cylinder was beginning to bind a bit. Is there some recommended way to do a quick-and-dirty cleaning while still at the range?
How far do you break your Colt repros down for routine cleaning? I did a complete takedown when I got home today, including pulling the nipples. Is this recommended every time out?
Lastly, what are you all using for lubricant?