I get mine at Tomlinson's at the north edge of Churubusco.Who's got a source for Goex? I need a couple of pounds of 2F.
Thats a pretty impressive collection. Thats cool you are including your son and introducing the next generation to black powder !!#2 son and I did some shooting with cap/ball and cartridge BP today, all originalView attachment 151743 guns.
Thanks ! Next time I go to the range I'll start with 50gr of powder and I'll also try using some 240 grain sabots this time. Maybe I can get this thing to shoot consistently before deer season.Traditional BP, I usually start with 50gr and go up about 5gr increments. Seems like you find a sweet spot for that particular rifle. Some are more sensitive to powder change than others.
I am a bit of a drive from Howard County but I will answer any questions that I can. Been shooting BP for 35 years and I am an 18th century Living Historian.Would any BP lads near Howard county mind offering any instruction for hands on learning about my fathers ky longrifle, i have his leather bag contains flints, patches, measures, what looks like brass balls, and so on, but no idea on powder loads, caliber, how to tell if flints need changed and so on. Or any direction would be wonderful. Thanks!
Do we have enough interest in BP, yet, to create that sub forum?It's come to the mods' attention that there may be enough demand to warrant the creation of a new subforum for muzzle loaders/black powder firearms. We don't want to create a new area for every specific type of gun out there because it would quickly devolve and make things harder to find rather than easier, however if there is enough demand for it, it's possible. So.... This is where we'll start, with a "sticky" thread. We'll give it a period of time and see how much activity there is and how much demand truly exists for such a forum.
Note that there is no poll. We're not asking to see if you think you'd use it. This is a discussion thread, so.... DISCUSS! What discussions will we be moving to this forum if/when you convince us by the numbers and content that the need is there?
I look forward to seeing what discussions will arise.
Ready? Annnnnnnd..... Go!
Blessings,
Bill
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This is one of the first cap and ball revolving carbines. The easy handling and reliability of this carbine makes it a pleasure to shoot. About 3,000...www.midwayusa.com
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I've got my eyes on this bad boy. Any thoughts good or bad on these rifles?
Presumably, if you've done research you know about the chain fire risks and the specific way you need to grip the rifle. Otherwise, it's just a longboi 1858. I'd be curious to put one through a chrono against a regular 1858 and see how dramatic the difference is.Uberti 1858 Remington New Model Army Target Black Powder Revolver 44
This is one of the first cap and ball revolving carbines. The easy handling and reliability of this carbine makes it a pleasure to shoot. About 3,000...www.midwayusa.com
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I've got my eyes on this bad boy. Any thoughts good or bad on these rifles?
No research done, I know very little about blackpowder firearms other than the uses in history. So all information you can provide would be fantastic including suggestions, and tips.Presumably, if you've done research you know about the chain fire risks and the specific way you need to grip the rifle. Otherwise, it's just a longboi 1858. I'd be curious to put one through a chrono against a regular 1858 and see how dramatic the difference is.
No research done, I know very little about blackpowder firearms other than the uses in history. So all information you can provide would be fantastic including suggestions, and tips.
For safety reasons, you have to keep your hands out from around or in front of the cylinder. It requires a weird grip that might not be obvious to everyone who picks it up.
Thanks Ark for the safety lesson. I did a little research on this subject. One fellow says the reason for it is the chambers in the cylinder are not perfectly round. Which can cause chain fire. He said to have a gunsmith check the chambers and fix them if they are out of spec. You would think a modern firearm company would make a better product.
Who makes a better revolver carbine that should help eliminate chain fire? Or is that part of black power revolvers?
Thank you. Being new to this I'll take all the advice I can get. I've fired my dad's Traditions muzzleloader rifles. And know about hang fire I've actually experienced it a few times over many years. That was one of the things dad taught me and drilled into me. Keep it pointed until it goes off if it doesn't go off keep it pointed in a safe direction until he could get to it himself. He would pour his canteen over and still didn't trust it. He would eventually take the plug out and clean it up. I got to watch at a safe distance. So I have a healthy respect for them.The slim possibility of chain fire is a potential risk with all cap and ball revolvers. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Run .454 balls so you get a complete or near-complete ring of lead shaved when you load. That gives you a full seal. You can do even better with lubed wads over the powder. Chain fires at the back end can be prevented with aftermarket nipples and by ensuring that you use caps that fit very snugly.
I've never had one. A chain fire typically doesn't blow the gun up and doesn't injure you unless your hands are in front of the cylinder. Without the barrel, the bullet has less than an inch to accelerate. I wouldn't worry too much about it, just keep fleshy bits out from in front of the cylinder.
Yeah, I won't say that black powder guns are "unsafe", but the reality is that firearms loaded with loose propellant and ignited via a touchhole have ways they can inadvertently discharge that do not apply to sealed cartridges. Combine that with the inability to really unload them without firing, they should be treated with an extra layer of respect.Thank you. Being new to this I'll take all the advice I can get. I've fired my dad's Traditions muzzleloader rifles. And know about hang fire I've actually experienced it a few times over many years. That was one of the things dad taught me and drilled into me. Keep it pointed until it goes off if it doesn't go off keep it pointed in a safe direction until he could get to it himself. He would pour his canteen over and still didn't trust it. He would eventually take the plug out and clean it up. I got to watch at a safe distance. So I have a healthy respect for them.