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    Cannon ball problem!

    Hi All I thought id cast some more cannon balls today :) but it didn't go as well as my first batch! Here are a couple of pics to show what im on about! First pic shows where the sprues have broken off! The second image shows the dull matt looking finish on these in stead of the shinny...
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    First attempt at blueing!

    Hi All Here are a few pics of my first attempt at blueing :) see what you think! Before After Rick
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    Cannon Balls!

    Hi All here are a few pics of my first attempt at casting prb for my .665" cannon :) The mould is a jeff tanner mould and it seems to work perfectly! Let me know what you think of the close up pic please :) Rick
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    Cannons arrived :-)

    Hi all Here are a few pics of my cannon which a friend has made for me :) its taken a while but its here now and iv just had the trunions welded on today :) and he's done a great job. Let me know what you think guys :wink: side view before the trunions were welded on Rick
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    First attemp at casting prb

    Hi all here are a few pics of my first attempt at casting my own .44cal round balls :) I thought as it was a dry day id give it a go :) I did 234 in total with none that looked iffy lol beginners luck :grin: What do you more experienced casters think of the pics? do they look ok? I...
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    1858 .44 starting loads?

    Hi all What do you recommend my starting loads should be for my 1858 .44cal revolver? iv got some FFF black powder and want to work up a load for it, so I need to know where to start and also what is the maximum I should work it up to? Thanks Rick
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    1858 cylinder spin?

    Hi all a quick question :) the uberti 1858 revolver im getting the cylinder spins 3-4 revolutions on half cock, is this normal for a gun which has allegedly only been fired twice (12 balls)? iv used a couple of the other guys down the club and none of theirs spin as freely as that? also the...
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    Age of my revolver?

    Hi all can some one point me in the right direction to find out how old my uberti 1858 .44 revolver is please :) I read it some where the other day and cant remember if it was on this forum, it gave the letters to indicate what year it was made. Thanks Rick
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    Rear sight on my 1858

    Hi all I was thinking of fitting an adjustable rear sight to my uberti 1858 new army revolver and I have some questions :) it is a standard model with no rear sight so can I fit one and if so how would I need to go about it? are there any vids online showing one being fitted and could I do the...
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    Double Load!

    Hi all I was having a go with my friends bp revolver and another member gave me a cylinder loading jig so I gave that a go it wasn't as easy as I thought but when I got to the last one it wouldn't go down! yes I loaded 2 round balls Doh Shocked so we had to take the nipple out, tip the powder...
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    Percussion caps?

    Hi all I had a go on a percussion revolver the same as the one im getting but I had a few issues with putting the caps on! is there an easy way to get them on without taking a dremel to the cylinder? pic vid and explanations more than welcome :) I have a condition which affects the dexterity in...
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    Black Powder Revolver?

    Hi all iv been looking at a revolver a friend has for sale and would like your input into what there like if any good ect its a Stainless Steel .44 black powder pistol. 1860 Army made by Uberti iv handled it and it is a really nice gun and the cylinder spin freely, oh can you recommend a...
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    Black powder licence

    Hi all iv been granted my explosives licence finally :) yes here in the uk you need a licence to buy and hold bp and an RCA document to be able to transport bp from retailer to home and to and from the range, this will be for my cannon once its been made and proofed :) and im also...
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    Pack your load?

    Hi all I was at my local club at the weekend and I had a great time with my friends bp percussion pistol and it was great fun :) to the point I am going to put in a variation in to get one :grin: I noticed when he was loading it he had his charges pre measured and some other vials with...
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    Cannon Fuse?

    Hi all what do you all pay for your cannon fuse? iv just got 100m Visco fuse slow 2mm (1cm/s)for 27 euros from this company: http://www.pirotechnika.info/visco-shop/english-version-visco-shop.html Thanks Rick
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    Cannon bore?

    Hi all once you've made your cannon what do you do to polish the bore? Thanks Rick
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    Old Iron Side Cannon Carriage Plans

    Hi all does any one have any plans for an old iron side cannon carriage please :) the barrel I am getting made is going to be 14" long and the rear diameter is 2 1/2 to 3" Thanks Rick
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    Lead Melting

    Hi all my first go at lead melting today Smiley I was given a load of old lead pipe from a friend for me to melt in to balls for when I can get a cannon Cheesy so first job is to melt into ingots, a friend made me a mould and I used a muffin tin as well to see how they came out. I have 20kg...
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    Melting Lead?

    Hi all I am just getting into cannoning and I need to melt some lead down into ingots before I start to melting it down into balls Smiley so any tips guys? ie: best place to get lead and what type, what flux, best type of pot ect also does anyone know where to get a small soup ladle with a...
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