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    CVA derringer

    Nice piece of equipment :applause:
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    Cleaning Cap & Ball revolver - Tip

    As an old Marine (87-95), I do try and give my weapons the proper attention. It still takes some time to clean, and I'm more than willing to spend the time required as it's all part of the fun of going to the range. I just found the ultra sonic broke the carbon off so I don't have to use sharp...
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    New to Revolvers

    My Pietta 1851 .44 Navy Confederate (brass frame) runs 22 grains and .454 balls. It seems to like it.
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    Cleaning Cap & Ball revolver - Tip

    It takes me less than 5 minutes to break it down, and about 10 minutes to put it back together. Breaking the weapon all the way down allows me to clean the carbon build up off of the internal parts, including the hammer, and the channel that the hammer rides in.
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    Cleaning Cap & Ball revolver - Tip

    Yes, it's big enough to put the entire pistol in as long as it's disassembled. As to the springs, I'm not to worried about the ultrasonic doing damage to the springs, I do more damage to them by firing the weapon than the ultrasonic can do. If they do fail for some reason or another, I can...
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    Cleaning Cap & Ball revolver - Tip

    I spent the day sending lead balls down range. After 90 rounds through my Pietta 1851 Navy Confederate, it was caked heavy with carbon. I'm running 22.5 grains of American Pioneer and .454 balls. When I got home, I decided to give something a shot. Since it took me over 1.5 hours to clean my...
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    #11 Cap prices?

    I recently picked up 1000 #11 caps for $49.99 at Cabelas They do charge a $20 hazardous transport fee tho. It wasn't so bad since I was buying powder too.
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