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    How much powder in Sans Jose 1863 Zouave Rifles

    Just got this rifle and have not shot it yet. Was told to use 60 grain of ffg powder and a mini ball and not round ball. Any suggestion would be appreciate
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    45/70 Black Power Ammo

    Does anyone know where I can buy 45/70 black powder ammo. I can get cowboy ammo but the range only allow black powder. I have a H&R 1873 trapdoor. Any help would be appreciate it.
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    1st Black Powder Shoot

    Went to my 1st black powder shooting yesterday with my friend who is on the USA black Powder shooting team. Carried 1 1858 44 cal and a 1851 navy 44 cal. My load was 20grains of FFFG Goesx then a lubercaed wad then then ball. Shooting at 25 yards my shots were everywhere. hit targret several...
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    TRADE Pietta 1858 SS New

    Pietta Model 1858 New Army Stainless Steel .44 Caliber Black Powder Revolver the revolver is brand new fire six caps thru it only. Will trade only for EMF 1851 Navy Dlx Engraved .44 7 1/2" UI will also trade for a Uberti 1851 navy 44 cal I close to Raleigh NC will only do this local due to...
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    Break Free and Remington Oil

    I know I'm new and not the best when it comes to BP. Does anyone use break free to clean and then spray down with Remington Oil?
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    Crazy Question

    I have several Stainless guns, Vaquero and 1911 that I polish with Mothers Mag & Aluminum polish. I have two new Pietta 1858 Stainless Steel. Have not shot either one yet. Never thought about trying it on a black powder revolver. Just a thought and maybe get your thoughts.
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    Hammer very hard to cock

    Just bought two new Pietta 44 cal stainless 1858. When cocking hammer on either one is very hard and tight. Kinda new to this. Best wast to ease hammer cocking or just let it work itself out. thanks for any help
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    Pietta 1851 Navy Cannot remove Pin

    Bought new today Pietta 1851 Navy Cannot remove Pin. Tried everything even hamme3rin pin out. need help or will take to gunsmith
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    New Pietta 1860 and packing grease

    Got from Cabella' and this thing is pack in nothing but grease. Is it ok to use Hopps #9 to clean it up. Appreciate any help.
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    Pyrodex

    I have two black power revolver, one is a 1858 the other is a 1851 Navy Dlx Engraved .44 7 1/2" UI. Is it ok to shoot Hogdon Pyrodex P in them. I live in Zebulon and do not know where to get real black power. Thanks for any advice
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    Plastic tubing

    this most likely been discussed before. Just getting back into shooting I use to order plastics tube with folding caps to load my powder in. Have 1858 44 and a 1851 36. use to load around 50 caps each for day of shooting. so help me cannot remember where to get them an d if they were 2 ml or 5ml...
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    David Pedersoli 12 gauge Muzzeloader

    Just trade for a David Pedersoli 12 gauge Muzzeloader looks to be a classic but has a choke in both barrels. Do anyone know if load 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 loads. Cant I do rd balls if so what size and how with the chokes in. Hate to sound stupid but I guess I am. It was left to the man by his uncle and...
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    Help 1858 trigger bolt spring

    Have a old 1858, do not know the name of the gun. Everything worn off. Order a Pietta one but way too big and thick. Where to order from would be appreciated.
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    Hammer is super hard when cocking

    When pulling hammer back it super hard. I believe it caused the Trigger/Bolt Spring to break. Which screw relieves the tension. Thanks just trying to learn.
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    Grease and how much

    Should a 1858 be pack heavy in grease to function. It has been heavy with grease all through the gun.
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    Shot the old 44 1858 today

    The gun shot good but the loading lever came down on every shot. Load was 20 grains of fffg. Whats best way to fix this. I am 1858 illerate when it comes to adjusting things on the gun. As always appreciate any advice.
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    old 1858 reproduction

    Picked up a old 1858 at a gun shop, got it for $50.00. Barely could read for black powder only. No names but some markings and if I could read right it should be around 1951. No dates or mfg names on it. The bluing was gone. Anyway doesn't have and 44 rd balls to try so I put on the #10 caps and...
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    #10 and #11 caps where are they?

    Been searching on line locally around NC and no one seems to have caps. Looks like its going the way of 22s.
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    1st inpressions of cimarron 1851 navy 36cal

    Took the 1851 navy out today and shot it for the 1st time. Really had fun. Used to have an 1858 Remington and enjoyed it. But for sheer fun factor I really like the navy. Already thinking about another one. Brought it home washed it down with hot water and blowed dryed it, oiled it and waiting...
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    Filler in 1851 Navy quick questions

    Planning to get some wads but have a ciamorron 1851 navy. Want to shoot a few rounds today. Do I need a filler between powder and ball, if I use Crisco over cylinder. Thought if I do I would use corn meal. Appreciate any help.
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