Alright, I take back my comments on here about the perfect roundball deer rifle. A .58 caliber with a 1:116 twist rate is not a good idea. It would be fine ...
Richard Bolinger <preliner@...> wrote: "This is the end of my quest for the perfect deer rifle." Whoa there friend, Don't ever give up that pursuit -...
Of course every person has their own idea of what would be best. There are different ways of hunting too. Wasn't trying to be a know-it-all, just passing along...
I agree that the larger bullets have more stopping power than the smaller calibers ones. I have taken several elk and moose with the .75 caliber Brown Bess...
Hi All, I am totally new to Black Powder, and even after reading discussions on the Brass Frame model, I bought it anyhow. :) My plan is to use modest loads...
Hi Chuck, If you use balls that leave a tiny ring of lead when you load and you use grease, you will minimize the chances of a chain fire, I have never had it...
Hey Chuck Just for the record, the grease generally will add some WHITE smoke to the blackpowder smoke so don't be too alarmed..... Welcome to a great sport...
Chuck: Welcome to the sport and hobby of black powder firearms. Having owned and used several black powder handguns both flintlock and precussion my advise to...
... safety ... firearms ... fill ... can ... wadding ... and ... use ... used ... it ... report ... Even with getting a sliver of lead from the ball when...
Hey Guys, Thanks for all the helpful information. I didn't get a chance to get to the range last week, but hope to this week. To the person from Arizona - I...
While the majority seem to feel that a chain fire happens at the front of the cylinder, there is another group that says it is at the percussion cap. I tend...
Battered, worn nipples and/or loose fitting caps will cause multiple discharges. I speak from experience. If you're shooting targets, and four or five...
Yes, in theory. R. O. Ackerman used a concoction of beeswax and Sears bearing grease, the old timey stuff, not the new super lubricants. It was sort of...
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...
