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    Nipple Help

    Well first question is how old is your Uberti? The older models have a different nipple size than the later guns. The m5.5 is the correct later / smaller nipple. Somewhere on the gun is a proof date, it's a square with letters or roman numerals. Call VTI Gun Parts or google it? Also you can call...
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    extra capped cylinder

    Well at least a few understand. I don't think some are reading my previous posts. My family fought in the civil war and the information and manual of arms was taught to me by a 92 year old who was taught by his that was there (with his father I might add). When we were in Iraq, we ditched the...
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    extra capped cylinder

    Look these boys over............ They seem to feel that more was needed than what the quartermaster handed em'. Any bets on how many of the other men in their collective outfits did the same? (Tip, every one of them that could scrounge them from the field, beg, borrow or win at...
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    .380 spruless ball?

    There are all kinds of hand cast ball available, I have moulds and can drop those. But the swaged is what I am referring to. Capt. Thomas
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    .380 spruless ball?

    Well I bought a ton of them years ago but I am starting to get low and having problems finding any. Use to be several companies that had them, Buffalo Bullet Company, RV Marketing, Warren Muzzle Loading etc. but they all look to gone now. Any one have a lead? Capt. Thomas
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    extra capped cylinder

    I spoke the cold honest facts in my Post#1542416 above. This is not hearsay or from a book. This is real life (or death) the was it was on a daily basis from my family. Multiple pistols and cylinders meant the difference in if you rode back or were carried back from engagement. Later after the...
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    Slix-Shot Nipples

    Sounds like you better contact the nipple supplier, they may have sent the wrong nipples? Capt. Thomas
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    1858 .44 Remington

    Barring mechanical issues, if your shooting real black it sounds like simple powder fouling or maybe lead fouling. You should have a 0.005- 0.008 gap by checking with a standard feeler gauge blade between the cyl. face and the forcing cone. Also try using a good non-petroleum based grease on the...
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    Pietta lube recommend vs Uberti

    It is in your post re: Cornmeal vs. wads Capt. Thomas
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    Pietta lube recommend vs Uberti

    Not going to retype the whole thing so please see a post I just made here: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showpost.php?post... If all is proper you don't need to lube over the balls, it's Capt. Thomas
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    wads vs cornmeal

    Cream of Wheat is better than Corn Meal but unless your shooting reduced loads it's not needed. As far as lube goes there are several things to consider. What are you burning, Black, Pyrodex ??? Some foul much worse than others. I have started using Black MZ and I LOVE the stuff! So far I have...
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    Anyone tried Black MZ, Triple 7 or Blackhorn?

    Ok fellas that was what I was looking for, thanks for the honest on topic replies! I'm going to get a Triple seven just so I can say I did but just order 5 lbs. of Black MZ. Thanks! Capt. Thomas
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    Anyone tried Black MZ, Triple 7 or Blackhorn?

    Just wondering? I was told the Black MZ is the cat's meow and that Triple 7 and Blackhorn will work in pistols with really hot magnum caps and tuning the nipples even though they are 209 primer powders? curious I guess and always looking for something other than Pyrodex. Thanks! Capt. Thomas
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    extra capped cylinder

    We are all entitled to our opinions but I'll go with what my Great Grand Father was taught by his and was taught to me by mine and my father. Look up some of my other posts. It may have not been part of formal training but the troops and civi's both carried a loaded spare if and as fast as they...
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    Stainless Steel Remington

    I have a Stainless and a blue Uberti 58' Remington as well as 7.5 & a 5.5 Ruger Old Army, both Stainless. So here are my two cents..... Just remember Stainless is LESS not rust PROOF. It will rust etch & pit, just not as fast / bad as a blue gun. I think Stainless is a tad easier to clean but...
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    Stainless 58' Uberti hammer roller & pin removal?

    Thanks John, I am familiar with that and I am working that way. This damn thing is so stuck in there I was just wondering if maybe they weren't following industry convention? Well time to break out the heat wrench I guess, just never had one this stubborn before, even old rusty originals. Capt...
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    Stainless 58' Uberti hammer roller & pin removal?

    I have a 58' Remington / Uberti stainless and it needs the hammer roller replaced. Does any know if it makes a difference which direction the pin comes out? Is it directional? Man this thing is tight tight (not rusted!). I have heated it, sprayed it and bent two REAL GOOD quality pin punches...
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    Pro / Gunsmith quaility nipple wrenches or sockets?

    Ok thank you..... I'll try one from them. Capt. Thomas
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    Pro / Gunsmith quaility nipple wrenches or sockets?

    Happy New Year guys. Who makes pro quality nipple wrenches and or sockets. I have made them here & there from 1/4 sockets but that's getting old. Any one know of a good supplier? Thanks, Capt. Thomas
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    Uberti 1849 pocket blowback

    That was going to be my next question, what powder and charge are you using? I have a Uberti 49' shooter as well as my Great, great, great Grandfathers original 49' Colt. I run 600 or so rounds a year through the Uberti and 50 or so through the Colt. I have had this problem with both of them and...
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