Pietta 1851

I picked up some .451 balls and #10 caps. I ordered some fff Goex today. I ordered a powder measure, a capper, and a powder flask. Just waiting on the gun and everything else to come in. Looking forward to shooting it.

I've got two 1851 brassers I use for cowboy action and a Rem 1858 for backup. Upgrade the nipples, hone/taper the cylinder openings. I load the brassers just above the CAS minimum - 18 grains 2F (lower pressure than the 3F) Triple-seven with the same amount of creamowheat on top. I don't see the need for grease any longer. I use a loading funnel made from a cut off 30-06 case and a homemade dipper from a 38 special case. Use a brush to clear away any spilt powder. Never had a chainfire (not saying I never will) after thousands of rounds fired. +1 on the wrist flick to fling the caps off. Pick the nipples every time you load. I use the triple-seven as I have a limited time to reload 2 cylinders and can reload 4 times without a residue problem. I've never had an ignition problem with any of the powders. It's a great sport - you'll love it.

BJC said:

but I don't care if it stretches the brass frame as I like big booms and will buy another when this one is wore out.

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:nono:

you might not get the opportunity to with this kind of thinking

BJC said:

I don't care if it stretches the brass frame as I like big booms and will buy another when this one is wore out.

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:nono:


to be more specific: a revolver's frame is a critical part in maintaining the timing between your cylinder and barrel. it is essential that you follow all of the safety instructions and load recommendations that come with your revolver from the factory as what you are describing would cause a catastrophic failure, injury, and/or death

I got my gun today. When I took it out of the box, well let's just say it was a well oiled machine. I got it all cleaned up. The powder flask, capper, and powder measure also arrived today. The powder arrived yesterday. I ordered 5 lbs. of Goex to get the cost down, 2 lbs. of ffg and 3 lbs. of fffg. I didn't realize how little 20 grains of powder actually is. At least I won't run out anytime soon. It is a good looking gun, but I won't get to shoot it until next week.

I know what you mean. I'm looking at mine daily.

nice :hatsoff:

I wouldn't use the ffg.

That's for my rifle when I get it finished.

You think it's good looking now wait till you shoot and clean it enough that the shine wears off that brass and it turns a dull yellow, then she'll really be a looker!