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03-27-2006, 08:59 PM
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bp revolvers
i was wondering if any one had any helpful hints about black pouwder revolvers becouse i just purchused a.44 traditions ?
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03-27-2006, 11:38 PM
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Be sure and use a wad over powder or grease over bullet to prevent cross-fires. Clean it well after each shooting session. Have fun and shoot straight.
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03-28-2006, 08:28 PM
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fouserchris,
I see this is your FIRST POST and you came to the right place; Welcome to the Forum. I am not familiar with the Traditions .44 revolver, is it open top like the Colt or does it have a top strap like the Remington 1858? I have a New Army 1858 Remington that loves 25 grains of 3F BP and a .454" Ball. It shoots to point of aim at 25 yards and that is all I need. Quigley wisely advises about a wad or grease to prevent "chain fire." Good shooting. Adam
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03-29-2006, 07:07 PM
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bp revolvers
thanks for the info it is a 1858 new army revolver I cast my own bullets for my .50 cals .I was wondering if .451 round balls would work & if i could get away with crisco as grease? also wondering how much wax to use with the crisco? also wondering if anyone makes a kit for a flint lock 32 cal kentucky or pennsylvania long rifle?I prefer my black powders over all of my other weapons.I hope you can help. Thank you.
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03-30-2006, 03:43 PM
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fouserchris,
There are round balls in .451", .454" and .457" at my local shop. Before you cast up a bunch, try the one that seats with "just" a small ring of lead shaved on the front of the cylinder mouth when you use the revolver's seater/rammer gizmo. Crisco is wonderful stuff for BP arms. You really do not need to mix wax with Crisco to seal the revolver chamber mouths just prior to firing to prevent "Chain Fire." I am not a guru on rifle kits. Stick around and some of the other very knowledgeable folks resident here will give you some good advice. Good shooting. Adam
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03-30-2006, 07:15 PM
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I prefer bore butter to crisco, although in warm weather it melts rather easily.....but I do feel it helps with cutting the fouling. You'll find out how important that can be when you get to your 4th cylinder or so.........
As far as balls go, I have an Italian replica 1858 Remington, and it takes .451 lead balls, as well as conicals (LEE) that I cast myself.
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