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  1. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    Got out to the range yesterday with the Remington. Four cylinders with no cap issues. Used CCI #10s, and pinched for fit. None fell off, or failed to ignite. Guess I found the right answer for this revolver. Thanks to all for your help.
  2. M

    Starr DA revolver reproduction - action unreliable

    I'm not sure why the manufacturer wouldn't seek to improve the hidden clockwork of a known problematic design. In any case, the vendor agreed to a return/refund, so it is going back. :surrender:
  3. M

    First chainfire

    Thanks again to all for input.
  4. M

    First chainfire

    Certainly true. No blood spilled, and all the little piggies came home. A few years back, I was in a serious surplus 'com-block' phase. I acquired a Polish PPS-43. An open-bolt SMG design, converted to a closed bolt semi-auto pistol in 7.62x25mm. Had an out-of-battery detonation which...
  5. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    Thanks to both of you. I've come to the conclusion that I need to track per weapon.
  6. M

    Starr DA revolver reproduction - action unreliable

    Thanks, I will be hunting for burrs this weekend.
  7. M

    First chainfire

    Hey Crocket. The cap was detonated, stuck to the nipple. It received a second strike when it aligned to the barrel.
  8. M

    First chainfire

    Thank you, Forrest. I did indeed mean a lubed disc. I appreciate your thoughts.
  9. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    Thank you gentlemen, I appreciated your time and advice.
  10. M

    Starr DA revolver reproduction - action unreliable

    Interesting. The dimensions must be darn close, as there seems to be no discernable pattern to the failures. Thanks for the additional possible path.
  11. M

    First chainfire

    Thanks for the additional thoughts. They are indeed the shorter revolver nipples. And indeed upon examination, the cylinder appears to be set back some. I think I have the answer. Thanks to all for the education. I appreciate you taking the time to help.
  12. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    Thank you, I will take a look.
  13. M

    Techniques for caps on revolvers?

    Interesting thought, thanks.
  14. M

    Flash in the pan

    Thanks for reinforcing Bill's recommendation and the additional info. I am hopeful that this may be solvable.
  15. M

    First chainfire

    Thank you, gentlemen, for the additional feedback. Indeed, the intent on the filler was provide compression and to end up with the ball closer to the forcing cone. The chambers can accommodate a lot of powder.
  16. M

    Starr DA revolver reproduction - action unreliable

    Thanks, I will look for any wear marks.
  17. M

    Starr DA revolver reproduction - action unreliable

    Thanks, I will try to ID any rough spots and correct.
  18. M

    Flash in the pan

    Sorry, Flint. I missed the rest. I do not believe it is lined nor coned.
  19. M

    Flash in the pan

    Thanks, Bill. I will give it a try.
  20. M

    Flash in the pan

    Thank you, gentlemen. It is an Elliot pattern dragoon pistol, Indian manufacture. I know, derision will be heaped upon me. I bought it for display, but thought I would give it a try. After charging with powder and patch/ball, I could not see powder in the chamber through the flash hole from...
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