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  • ernbar
    ernbar replied to the thread Percussion Caps Found.
    If you have an Academy or Basspro near you, sign up for restock notifications. Once you get notified buy the caps online (usually $12-...
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    ernbar replied to the thread Paper Cartridges?.
    I do, both .36 and .44 for my pistols. I use hair curling paper.
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    ernbar replied to the thread Maximum loads for 1858 Remington.
    A Walker load in a 58 Remington and using Pyrodex? 😳
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    Greedy? You were lucky to find the elusive Walmart caps at the right price. I would have snapped all of them in a second. First come...
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    I buy the 250 rd. 9mm Packs at Academy for as low as .22 a round when they put them on sale several times during the year. They are...
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    ernbar replied to the thread How old are ya?.
    Nearing 70 and went to my doctor a couple of days ago with a new pain. He tapped on my shoulder and said "Welcome to the Golden years”. 👴🏻
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    ernbar replied to the thread What Remington 1858 to Buy?.
    I have both Uberti in .36 and Pietta in .44. They are both excellent and the only complaint I have about Pietta is their location of all...
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    ernbar replied to the thread 1861 Navy paper cartridges.
    I secure the ball to the paper envelope with thin super glue that is very flammable and works really good.
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    ernbar replied to the thread 1861 Navy paper cartridges.
    If you want to nitrate the paper go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and get Spectricide Stump Remover. Dissolved in water works great nitrating...
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    ernbar replied to the thread 1861 Navy paper cartridges.
    Nope, not a problem at all. They are lubed and will keep the fowling soft. Just load up in the cylinder, cap the nipples and make lots...
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    ernbar replied to the thread 1861 Navy paper cartridges.
    I do not nitrate my curling papers because IMO is not necessary. The little paper residue left after 100 firings did not interfere with...
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    ernbar replied to the thread 1861 Navy paper cartridges.
    You are welcome. I use the Speer 148 grain HBWC that comes 500 to a box, they work really good in my Uberti Remington 58 Navy and Howell...
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    ernbar replied to the thread 1861 Navy paper cartridges.
    You need to use hollow base wc projectiles.
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