Just returned from the range

[AML]

Just returned from the local range after shooting my new Pietta 1860 36 cal Colt. What a sweetheart. I did not know what to expect due to reading everything others have said, "shoots high, cap jams etc. I was in the bull on the first trigger pull, did not have any cap problems until about 30 shots, then started having problems with the caps sticking to the nipples. I did put Slixprings nipples on and my son, gunsmith, did a complete action job (polished all surfaces, removed all burrs). Very nice crisp light trigger. Overall it exceeded my expectations.

 

[SOLANCO]

Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?

 

[Smokerr]

Well done.

To danged cold to shoot up here even in the heated shed (open on the front and overhead heaters are a help 20 deg and and above. I have not shot the rifles in 6 weeks. We are getting there. Couple of pictures on what is keeping me busy right now.

 

[Jpooh6]

Just returned from the local range after shooting my new Pietta 1860 36 cal Colt. What a sweetheart. I did not know what to expect due to reading everything others have said, "shoots high, cap jams etc. I was in the bull on the first trigger pull, did not have any cap problems until about 30 shots, then started having problems with the caps sticking to the nipples. I did put Slixprings nipples on and my son, gunsmith, did a complete action job (polished all surfaces, removed all burrs). Very nice crisp light trigger. Overall it exceeded my expectations.

After your mods, why were you surprised? Seems you preempted any of the known issues....or were you referring to accuracy? Thanks for the insight...

 

[Nobade]

A 36 caliber 1860? That's different. Is that a new Pietta thing like the 44 caliber 1851?

 

[AML]

A 36 caliber 1860? That's different. Is that a new Pietta thing like the 44 caliber 1851?

I wish I knew, the box indicated 44, although definitely 36, 5 1/2 barrel. I can't find it listed anywhere. It is a Peaeta made in 2023

 

[AML]

After your mods, why were you surprised? Seems you preempted any of the known issues....or were you referring to accuracy? Thanks for the insight...

Definitely accuracy

 

[Acorn Mush]

I wish I knew, the box indicated 44, although definitely 36, 5 1/2 barrel. I can't find it listed anywhere. It is a Peaeta made in 2023

Could it possibly be an 1862 Navy?

 

[CyrusP]

1861 Navy

 

[Snooterpup]

A 36 caliber 1860? That's different. Is that a new Pietta thing like the 44 caliber 1851?

Probably a .36 1861. Just a guess.

 

[OldSmoky1967]

1861 Navy

Yes, and they are very accurate.

 

[ernbar]

As she gets dirtier the caps will stick and the cylinder will start to gum up. I use Pam cooking spray on the cylinder pin after a quick wipe after about 25-30 shots fired. Sometimes I can shoot 50 rounds with no major issues.

 

[CaptainVane]

PAM great idea, but if I start carrying one more thing to the range, I’m gonna need a pack horse.

 

[ernbar]

PAM great idea, but if I start carrying one more thing to the range, I’m gonna need a pack horse.

Yea I know. I park next to one of the firing line doors to unload my junk.

 

[Rum River]

I'm glad for threads like this, starting to get me fired up.

The last three-four years some health stuff has really affected my time on our back yard range.
This is the year.
Things are less sucky now - looking forward to a good season on our range.