Peter M. Eick
32 Cal.
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2005
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Ok, after reading about them and BP revolvers for over a year, and collecting over 900 posts from various forums on BP revolvers in general and Walkers in particular I have decided to take the plunge. First off, I have several weeks to get organized as I am working offshore and have to wait out this hitch till I can reward myself for this duty.
I decided I wanted a Uberti Walker, preferably a recent imported one. I decided to go with Cabela's over Cimarron because of Cabela's great return policy if I get a "lemon". Anyone see a problem here or an issue? I was going to confirm the Cabela's Walker is an Uberti when I order it unless someone has already done so recently.
I am going to order one of the starter kits since I have no prior BP experience. This should get me a powder flask, nipple wrench, some balls, some patches, cleaners, capper and spare nipples. Anyone gone this route and have comments? Does anyone know if the starter kit is Walker specific or just a 44 generic kit?
What other supplies should I order other then maybe another box of balls and some wonder wads?
I am going to order one of the little loading stands from Cabelas and probably their presentation case. I figure what the heck, might as well show the gun off a bit.
I will pick up a plastic dish pan at target to clean it in. My wife has already said "no" to cleaning it in the sink so I will have to do it outside.
I am going to source my BP and primers from Bass Pro shops and I have seen that they carry the BP substitutes like pyrodex and 777 on the shelves. I figured I would have to ask about real BP as I am under the impression that it is kept behind the counter.
I believe that the Uberti Walker takes #11 primers? Anyone have a particular brand they recommend?
So do I have the basics down? Any big items I missed?
By the way, I have bought and read several books on black powder one by Sam Fadala if I remember right and the Lyman book on BP. I try to investigate the problem before I jump in.
Any other advice or comments would be great and thanks for all of the great posts and information over the years.
I decided I wanted a Uberti Walker, preferably a recent imported one. I decided to go with Cabela's over Cimarron because of Cabela's great return policy if I get a "lemon". Anyone see a problem here or an issue? I was going to confirm the Cabela's Walker is an Uberti when I order it unless someone has already done so recently.
I am going to order one of the starter kits since I have no prior BP experience. This should get me a powder flask, nipple wrench, some balls, some patches, cleaners, capper and spare nipples. Anyone gone this route and have comments? Does anyone know if the starter kit is Walker specific or just a 44 generic kit?
What other supplies should I order other then maybe another box of balls and some wonder wads?
I am going to order one of the little loading stands from Cabelas and probably their presentation case. I figure what the heck, might as well show the gun off a bit.
I will pick up a plastic dish pan at target to clean it in. My wife has already said "no" to cleaning it in the sink so I will have to do it outside.
I am going to source my BP and primers from Bass Pro shops and I have seen that they carry the BP substitutes like pyrodex and 777 on the shelves. I figured I would have to ask about real BP as I am under the impression that it is kept behind the counter.
I believe that the Uberti Walker takes #11 primers? Anyone have a particular brand they recommend?
So do I have the basics down? Any big items I missed?
By the way, I have bought and read several books on black powder one by Sam Fadala if I remember right and the Lyman book on BP. I try to investigate the problem before I jump in.
Any other advice or comments would be great and thanks for all of the great posts and information over the years.