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1858 "Bison"
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Long barrel version of the 1858 Remington. Heard from others that they are very accurate and fun to shoot. Having a brass frame means lighter powder charges need to be used but that doesn't have a negative effect if the gun is going to be used as a target gun.
Enjoy,
Don
Enjoy,
Don
If you like the adjustable target sights, but you like the standard length barrel, take a look at this one at Cabela's. It has a steel frame too, so you can shoot heavy loads if you want. :hatsoff:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0006195210083a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnString=No=20&noImage=0&Ntt=1858&Ntk=Products&QueryText=1858&Ntx=matchall&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=4887&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.22&returnPage=search-results1.jsp
$%@#! That's the longest link I've ever seen... :haha: :shocked2:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0006195210083a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnString=No=20&noImage=0&Ntt=1858&Ntk=Products&QueryText=1858&Ntx=matchall&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=4887&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.22&returnPage=search-results1.jsp
$%@#! That's the longest link I've ever seen... :haha: :shocked2:
You dont want to load a brass frame heavy.
Since its brass its weaker and stretches more loosening up the cylinder/barrel fit etc.
Do some searches on brass frames. There mostly for decoration and occasional trips to the range loaded light.
Since its brass its weaker and stretches more loosening up the cylinder/barrel fit etc.
Do some searches on brass frames. There mostly for decoration and occasional trips to the range loaded light.
The Bison is a brass framed gun so IMO, it should be shot with round balls and moderate to light powder loads only.
Bass Pro Bison LINK
Steel frame pistols can be shot with either round balls or bullets. The bullets must be made out of pure lead, not alloyed lead like modern pistol bullets.
Folks who want to shoot bullets either have to cast their own with special molds, or buy them from suppliers like Dixie Gunworks.
From what I've read, the round balls shoot more accuratly than the bullets but the bullets carry more energy.
Many states do not allow hunting deer sized animals with cap and ball pistols.
There are IMO, several reasons for this.
First, because of the limits of the chamber size, the maximum powder loads are very limited.
Second, most blackpowder hunts are designed for single shot firearms so the multishot design of the revolver keeps it from qualifying.
Could you kill a deer with one? At close range, with a well placed shot it would be capable of success but the same could be said for a .22 magnum.
As a side note concerning the Bass Pro information, not the posts question, I always thought Wyatt Earps Buntline was a long barreled Colt .45 cartridge gun. Little did I know he shot a Brass Framed Remington with target sights. :rotf: :grin: :rotf:
Bass Pro Bison LINK
Steel frame pistols can be shot with either round balls or bullets. The bullets must be made out of pure lead, not alloyed lead like modern pistol bullets.
Folks who want to shoot bullets either have to cast their own with special molds, or buy them from suppliers like Dixie Gunworks.
From what I've read, the round balls shoot more accuratly than the bullets but the bullets carry more energy.
Many states do not allow hunting deer sized animals with cap and ball pistols.
There are IMO, several reasons for this.
First, because of the limits of the chamber size, the maximum powder loads are very limited.
Second, most blackpowder hunts are designed for single shot firearms so the multishot design of the revolver keeps it from qualifying.
Could you kill a deer with one? At close range, with a well placed shot it would be capable of success but the same could be said for a .22 magnum.
As a side note concerning the Bass Pro information, not the posts question, I always thought Wyatt Earps Buntline was a long barreled Colt .45 cartridge gun. Little did I know he shot a Brass Framed Remington with target sights. :rotf: :grin: :rotf:
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