SlowFuse
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I got my first black powder revolver a couple of weeks ago. Got to shoot it yesterday. Did a good bit of reading on here to get a handle on how to do all of this.
So the 1858 is what a couple guys that shoot black powder recommended to me. I saw that recommendation echoed here and other places I researched.
Overall lots of fun. I shot three cylinders with no issues. I wasn't dressed for the cool weather setting in as the sun went down. Gloves didn't work well with the small trigger guard so between the cold and dark my session was cut a little short.
I used Hornady .451 balls to start. Also have Speer .454 and more Hornadys that are .457. Didn't bring a target to shoot, no idea if they were accurate. The no target thing is something odd I do when I bring something new. Attention to function over accuracy. Anyway... Since I was using smaller balls that didn't shave much of a ring I smeared Crisco shortening on front. This along with a lubed over powder wad under the ball. Overkill probably, but first time and all...
When it gets warmer I could see this being extremely messy. What can be melted/ mixed with the crisco to stiffen it up a bit? I've read beeswax but can't find any around here. Anything else more common?
CCI #10 caps didnt fit well, too tight. Remington #10's were just right. If the CCI's are small would the #11 of that brand be worth a try?
I'm going to trim the end of the inline capper to fit the cylinder better (versus the dremel thing on the recesses) and try the .454's next trip out to see how it shoots.
Any input on the caps and lube addition would be appreciated.
So the 1858 is what a couple guys that shoot black powder recommended to me. I saw that recommendation echoed here and other places I researched.
Overall lots of fun. I shot three cylinders with no issues. I wasn't dressed for the cool weather setting in as the sun went down. Gloves didn't work well with the small trigger guard so between the cold and dark my session was cut a little short.
I used Hornady .451 balls to start. Also have Speer .454 and more Hornadys that are .457. Didn't bring a target to shoot, no idea if they were accurate. The no target thing is something odd I do when I bring something new. Attention to function over accuracy. Anyway... Since I was using smaller balls that didn't shave much of a ring I smeared Crisco shortening on front. This along with a lubed over powder wad under the ball. Overkill probably, but first time and all...
When it gets warmer I could see this being extremely messy. What can be melted/ mixed with the crisco to stiffen it up a bit? I've read beeswax but can't find any around here. Anything else more common?
CCI #10 caps didnt fit well, too tight. Remington #10's were just right. If the CCI's are small would the #11 of that brand be worth a try?
I'm going to trim the end of the inline capper to fit the cylinder better (versus the dremel thing on the recesses) and try the .454's next trip out to see how it shoots.
Any input on the caps and lube addition would be appreciated.