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I hope someone has handled one or better fired one because I want one!!! joe -
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Jim, I really don't care if the other guys at the range look at me. I would rather have them leave me alone at times, especially when I start my loads. I want to put a hole where I aim. So .20gr sounds fine. The last time out the .20 worked nice, very nice. So I'm not convinced that I need to... -
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Wow felt hats! That is great, I guess the material isn't some high tech products but just felt? I really like black powder. Joe -
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Guys, Thanks again for all the great information. I learned more from my mistake than if no problem ever happened. Wow did my father tell me this? Am I turning into him? Oh no. Meanwhile it is a .44 cal and I did check the owners manual it lists the 15-18gr.. I'll kick it up next time but... -
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Tac, The Pietta book called for 15-18gr. The Cabela book called for 20-35 and a guy at the range told me 20-25. So today I shot 20 and it was fun but next time I'll kick it up to 25-30. Joe -
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Guys, Just an update I took the 58 out today and put 30 rounds down the pipe. Before I did this I pulled the nipples and cleaned everything very well. The oil on the nipple treads was amazing. I'm surprised how the gun went boom the first time. MinMan. The only way I could check the diameter... -
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Guys, Thank you so much for the fast and great info. I guess you really need to follow all the instructions! Years of knowing better has gotten me into trouble before. LOL Joe -
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Guys, I did mean wad but you may I hit something! I didn't clean the cylinder prior to loading! I just picked it up and meant to clean the oil out but didn't!!! I cleaned the outside and the barrel but not the cylinders! It was very oily could I have contaminated the powder that bad? Using... -
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Guys, I just picked up a 1858 Rem from Cabela. I loaded the chambers with 15g put a patch on and pressed the lead ball on 44 cal .454 diam.. Didn't put the caps on that tight after the 3rd shot one came off. Here is what happened: I shot the first two and on the third I heard an odd fizz...