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    Sonora Smokepole Spring Rendevous

    I'm looking for info about this event. At least one website is compromised. And I can't seem to find any official info. But I like to visit that area every April (around Yosemite) so I was thinking I might be able to stop in there. I have been to Chinese Camp, or rode by (motorcycle) more than...
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    Ball size for 1860 pietta 44 cal?

    I have been using the .451 balls, and they seem to shave a nice little ring off. They also load quite hard, indicating they are tight in the cylinder. I can't imagine recoil bringing any of them out. dc
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    Any Piettas to avoid

    I have two Piettas, and they seem to do just fine. I did pass on the brass tho'. But I have heard they are ok if you keep the load light, 20 or so, or under, is what some say. Even with my steel frames I don't see any reason to load more than about 25. dc
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    New Guy Looking

    No reason why you couldn't use a cheater bar. Some of those levers have been known to break, tho'. One thing I find about the lever, it presses into my hand. I have taken to using a glove when loading. But also while shooting. I have the 1858 Remington New Army and the 1860 Colt, both by...
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