Hi everybody. I've just joined this Group as I've purchased a 1858 Remington Revolver replica. I seek to learn tips and tricks and insights into black powder...
The Remington replicas are a great revolver to start with. You'll need black powder or substitutes, percussion caps (try #10's and #11's of various brands to...
Thank you for insights Thomas. I wondered about the type of percussion cap to use - #10 or #11. The Remington came with a powder measure, nipple wrench,...
Some round felt(?) discs came with the starter kit for the Remington 1858 Replica. Do these replace the grease or lube that is placed over the loaded chamber...
If these discs are impregnated with lube, then yes, they replace the lube that you would otherwise fill the chamber mouth with, If not, then you need to melt ...
thank you for clarifying that !!! i was thinking about shooting my 1858 remmy today and really wasnt in the mood for dealing with the grease over the ball....
Previously had post under subject "New to group". Chuck here, Took the 1858 Rem out to a friends shooting range. He's got 20 acres out in the middle of...
How did you find the accuracy? Norm ... From: "Chuck Borozinski" <chboro@...> To: <Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:44 PM ...
The Remingtons have a high front sight blade, the reason for this is so that you can find the load that works best for you, and once you do, you can file the ...
I have a 1860 colt army replica, I understood that the cap and ball revolvers shot low because they were a horse, or calvery gun, designed to be aimed at the...
No , the old revolvers shoot high , need a taller front sight ! Gary ... From: pat To: Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:45 PM ...
this isn't scientific, but.... it HAPPENED... in the 1970's I bought my late father Bernard a reproduction Army Remington, we went to the range and he couldn't...
I have 670 acres for lease in Dougherty co. close to Mitchell co. line about 5 miles south of Albany on Hwy. 19 that I will be breaking down into2 different...
Oh, I really wanted to brag about my deer lease. But this message was about bird hunt'in. Anyhow, we might have an extra place this year on the lease.. DEER...
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I got quite a shock recently when I learned that Greg Marts has passed away. He was a regular contributor to this group, had a lot of knowledge and was never...
I have been working on this zeroing problem for a long long time without success. I have learned to hit near center at 100 yards but only by using a highly...
Where does the ball hit when the top of the front sight is level with the top flat of the rear sight . When you are sighting in are you bench resting the rifle...
mcneesemc: If the projectile is going below your point of aim then two possibilities come to mind: 1 You're using too little powder (You didn't state caliber,...
HI ALL, I am thinking about selling my Penn. rifle from Traditions. I have an older kentucky rifle that I may keep instead. My Penn. rifle has only been shot...
Is this a flintlock? ymhbiC Bryan(Griz)Womack Confederate Legion Life's journey is not about arriving at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather...
Dave Thanks for your thoughts. I do shoot from a bench to sight in, but I do not believe body motion is an issue. However, I will pay more attention to that...
I am inclinded to agree about raising the rear sight. The calaber is 50 round ball with 90 grains of 2 f. Most folks around here think I'm over powered but I...
Definitely! However, there is no time lag in the firing and I am sighting on a bench. Also, the pattern is consistent so I do not think flinching is an...
I'm sorry.. no it's a percussion. I have a nice leather possibles bag, a powder measurer, a ball starter and a cleaning kit that goes with it. thanks, Kary ......
