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    Cannon ball fit

    Do cannon balls leave a shaved ring of lead like a Colt or Remington revolver when you load it or does the ball roll down the barrel like you see in movies etc? Just curious !
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    Sharps with loose powder

    I’ve used Hahn tubes with a sharps carbine until now but I wanted to try loose powder. I’d like to hear from those who have done it. I will use the same bullet I use in the tubes. Lube and seat it… Then add some powder . I have a 55 grn spout that pours 45 grn 1-1/2F by weight. I’m not...
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    Revolver match cleaning

    What cleaning routine do revolver match shooter’s follow ? After each cylinder .. after each shot …,after the match ? I’ve noticed the first few shots with a Remington or colt revolver using .454 round balls seem the most accurate …
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    Hammer roller loose pin

    I noticed today on a Pietta 1860 Colt that the pin that holds the roller on the hammer came loose and the roller dropped off the hammer. I’m thinking a dab of JBWeld in the holes the pin sits in should keep the roller where it belongs. Any better ideas? Well… seems I fixed it by hitting it...
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    3F,2F,1-1/2F charge size

    I’ve found 50 grains of Swiss. 2F works in my Sharps carbine. With powder availability I now have to use Swiss 1.5 or 3F . In your experience would the load size stay the same or should I change it for the different grades of powder fineness. I’m trying to save myself some experimentation.
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    Changing 12 ga barrels?

    I have a Pedersoli percussion 12 ga Coach gun with double triggers. https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/8617/category/316/category_chain/312,313,316/product_name/PS0914+COACH+GUN+--+12+GAUGE+20%22+BBRL I was wondering if it’s possible to get a longer barrel that can be...
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    Loose front dovetail sight

    I noticed the front dovetail sight on a Pedersoli Remington 1858 Target revolver is loose. Leaving aside any comments on this particular gun or Pedersoli , does anyone have any solutions they’ve used with this sort of problem. The blade just floats out to the left or back to what looks like...
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    Home made cap residue

    Do roll cap home made caps leave a red residue like Prime All caps?
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    Round ball size for .720 cylinder bore

    I have a newer Pedersoli Coach gun sxs . I wanted to try round balls without patch, just an overshot card. It’s .720 cylinder bore according to Pedersoli. Can you recommend a size ball to use?
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    Sharps Carbine shooting rest

    I’m looking for advice on a shooting rest for a sharps carbine. I’ve been using a front rest only and trying to sight the gun. I’m at a point where I’d like a really stable rest but I’m not sure what I see would allow for the lever action needed to load a cartridge without screwing things up. I...
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    RMC loading stand

    I was wondering if anyone has experience with the RMC loading stand especially with the Colt 1860 ? The Traditions doesn’t really work with the Colt arbor size, not to mention the weaknesses of the Traditions stand. RMC is cheaper than the Powder Inc model, about the same as the Traditions, so...
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    Fillers & Paper Cartriges

    I was wondering if anyone has experience making & using paper cartridges with a mix of powder & filler. I like paper cartridges but I’ve started using lighter Target loads that require some filler. I assume that the powder and filler would get all mixed up in a paper cartridge when I carry them...
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    Sharps tang sight

    Can a short or medium range tang sight for a Pedersoli Sharps that is adjustable for both windage and elevation be used at shorter distances like 50 yards ?
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    Pedersoli 12 ga Coach gun trigger issue

    I have a Pedersoli 12 ga SXS Coach gun.. double triggers, double hammers. Today when shooting the right trigger lost its ability to go to half or full cock. I can move the hammer back but it doesn’t lock on either half or full cock. The trigger is toward the rear rather than more forward like...
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    Pedersoli Remington Pattern Target

    I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with the Pedersoli Remington Pattern Target . Capandball has a favorable video and written review. It apparently has performed well in match competition. Other than cosmetics like a flat black matte finish it looks pretty darn close to the...
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    Source for .454 revolver wads ?

    I would like to get a decent price on a 1000 lubed wads for Remington NMA rather than paying up for 100 at time at various stores . Does anyone have a good source?
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    Colt 1860 Army 2nd. Gen. & Slixshot nipples

    I’ve seen some mention of Slixshot nipples helping to keep cap fragments out of Colt action. Has anyone had experience with this setup? The Slixshot guy said Uberti version fits the 2nd generation . I really have yet to have problems but was curious if anyone who has used them had thoughts .
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    Colt 1860 Army 2nd Generation

    So I got a Colt 1860 Army 2nd Generation that is unfired . It has all matching serial numbers that I can find . I took the barrel and cylinder off & used some straight Ballistol on them. The gun cocks to 1/2 and full cock and cylinder spins but the wedge does not go all the way back in. It seems...
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    Uberti NMA & RWS+ caps

    I see the RWS+ caps are around & I was wondering if anyone has experience, good or bad, using them on an Uberti Remington New Model Army.
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    Round ball with sprue

    I’ve been using .454 Hornady round balls but this time I’m getting some that are cast and have the sprue. From what I’ve read there isn’t too much difference if any. I use the balls in paper cartridges in an Uberti Remington New Model Army. Any comments on use of these balls vs. the Hornady...
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