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  1. ab44

    Remington 1858 questions.

    I am trying to nitrate paper. I just crack mine and blow it out I use 28grs more or less usually. I would like to see about nitrating to get a better paper burn I read about. I see we soak paper first. Is it possible to dab a bit of liquid nitrate on a already made cartridge . Maybe a bit...
  2. ab44

    Rollin' My Own.......

    What are you using to nitrate the paper. Potassium nitrate,saltpetre? Is there an alternative that might help a flash. I crack my paper when putting in cylinder but wonder about nitrating,.any help here?
  3. ab44

    What I do during "Lockdown".

    Sittin' rollin' cigarette papers black powder, 454, 457Balls and on and on and on . Maybe Hornady may be interested. Yes our range is shut damn I thought it was essential.
  4. ab44

    Remington 1858 questions.

    This must be a wish fufillment for Hornady. Sittin' around with range closed here and now have 150 cartridges . These were for the Starr . I have a bag of .454's for my remingtons as well.
  5. ab44

    Remington 1858 questions.

    I load 28-30grs and a lighter at around 25-26 I soot an original and use 25yds as well as a closer one . The heavier load seems better at longer distance. Other than that the old girls shoot well. I hear that brass is just pretty but because of metal changes subtly there can be the odd problem.
  6. ab44

    What powder

    3F goex in my Remingtons
  7. ab44

    Black powder

    I use Goex triple F works fine in Remington.
  8. ab44

    First time pouring lead balls

    You bunch of casters may be able to help with this item I have here. I saw a Starr single caster (original) and wondered what size it was (44 cal) Also I just got a good S/A Starr 44 cal, original and working well. I want to try her but we are not sure of ball size. Some say .457. the 454 balls...
  9. ab44

    Hand cast vs. swaged round balls

    I just got a good S/A Starr 44 cal, original and working well. I want to try her but we are not sure of ball size. Some say .457. the 454 balls fall in cylinder and roll out and go half way,1/3 way, sitting on muzzle with no force. Can you good old boys help. I shoot my Remingtons regular with...
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