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    Went out shooting today

    In celebration of our day of Independence I took my 1851 out today for the first time. WOW! I had no idea what I was missing. That was an absolute blast. This is my first C&B pistol but after today I can see myself getting another. I have the .36 so maybe something in .44 next.
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    Timing issue?

    Awesome! Thank you for that information.
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    Timing issue?

    I also installed slick shot nipples.
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    Timing issue?

    Is this a timing issue? On full cock the cylinder lines up perfectly. But, on half cock the cylinder never lines up with the notch and when I lay the hammer down I have to rotate the cylinder into place. I have not fired this gun yet by the way. I've had it apart for cleaning but that is all...
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    Flash melt, wads, and bore butter?

    Lubed wads
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    Flash melt, wads, and bore butter?

    So a local shop has me confused again. Is flash melt a real thing or was he just trying to sell me wads? I've been watching plenty of videos on YouTube and reading a lot and had not heard of flash melt until yesterday in a local gun shop. I watch a lot of Guns of the West and a few others and...
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    My 1851 is here!

    Thank you for that! I seriously laughed out loud over the West Virginia part. I needed that laugh today.
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    My 1851 is here!

    I got my 1851 navy today. Turns out it's a Uberti. Could have sworn it was a Pietta when I ordered it, but the important thing is I finally have it. Can't wait to shoot it.
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    1851 powder suggestions?

    Hello everyone, new here and to black powder firearms also. I'm not new to firearms though. I own several of the black evil rifles.... So, that being said I have a .36 cal Pietta 1851 Navy steel frame headed my way. I've got all the basics to get started with except powder. I've heard black...
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