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finally got around to this..cast some minies and made some lube with beeswax. next questions what kind of paper are you guys using and how much pyrodex for a 360gr ball?

Does any one have some good directions for making Minie Ball paper cartridges? What types of paper, lube, rolling method etc..? Thanx Paul Weiss

Fixed ! I used a sharpened punch for the center of the pin and also used a slightly wider punch to peen over the edge of the hole..no more loose pin!

I bought a spare cylinder with my revolver from Cabelas 8 years ago and I am glad I did. I like to be able to keep on shooting after six rounds. It's quick to swop out the cylinders. I did however have to grind out the slots with a dremel to be able to use a straight line capper. I don't know if...

thanks. I will give it a try.

There is is a small pin on my revolver that holds the reloading press to the lever on my 1858 Pietta Reminton 44 cal cap and ball revolver. I actually just pulled it out by hand when claening after it started shaking loose after my last shooting session. It seems like it was simply "peaned...

Any thoughts on percussion pistol kits? The Pedersoli 50 cal Kentucky and BOunty Hunter look nice but what about the Traditions Trapper ? I built a CVA Hawken kit years ago which came out well and shoots great but the prices have increased significantly since then! Any opinions would be...

are you measuring out of a spout?

I have a question . I also have this model. What amount of pyrodex are you using for round balls? I have been using the pellets which are 30 grains and shoot well but I have the pistol powder and wanted to make up some combustable paper cartridges and was wondering how much powder to use?

Got it now ! pictures are worth a thousand words! Looks simple straight forward I will give it a try!

I used the Dremel with a small grinding wheel to open up the slots and the problem is solved! Paul Weiss

is there supposed to be a picture or diagram ?

Thanx for the replies..looks like I will try grinding out the slots with a 1/4 inch dremel bit. I will let you know how it goes. Paul

I have a Cash universal "teardrop" shaped and a straighline capper and neither fit the narrow slots on my 44caliber Remington (Pietta) 1858 so I have to put the caps on by hand is there a capper that fits and if so..where can I get one? Thanx, Paul Weiss

I have a Cash universal "teardrop" shaped and a straighline capper and neither fit the narrow slots on my 44caliber Remington (Pietta) 1858 so I have to put the caps on by hand is there a capper that fits and if so..where can I get one? Thanx, Paul Weiss

Is the dowel 3/8's ? Also is the proceudre any different for conicals? Thanx, Paul Weiss

Is the dowel 3/8's ? Also is the proceudre any different for conicals? Thanx, Paul Weiss

Does any one have detailed instructions for making paper cartridges for my Remington cap and ball revolver? I have tried before with cigarette papers but they didn't fit very well and i would like to try again if anybody can show me a better way? Thanx, Paul Weiss

Does any one have detailed instructions for making paper cartridges for my Remington cap and ball revolver? I have tried before with cigarette papers but they didn't fit very well and i would like to try again if anybody can show me a better way? Thanx, Paul Weiss