.44 "Dickens" challenge

[Andrewmtnman]

Decided to try the old .44 cap and ball from 40 yard leaning on a tree. I did better than expected. I was happy to hit the paper 5 out of 6 times. Not that it would be ever used at that distance but why not try.

 

[TrapperDude]

Hey, that's a legitimate challenge to try. You should have had another cylinder ready, though, because the test requires 10 rounds.

But seriously, I also like to see what I can do with a single cylinder from a BP revolver using a test designed for a modern weapon.

 

[new2bp]

I managed to run all 6 plate on a falling rack at an embarassingly slow time.... but they all got hit and fell.

 

[TrapperDude]

I managed to run all 6 plate on a falling rack at an embarassingly slow time.... but they all got hit and fell.

I've done that before, too. It's fun!

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I managed to run all 6 plate on a falling rack at an embarassingly slow time.... but they all got hit and fell.

Accuracy is more important than speed, I say. Especially the first shot

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Hey, that's a legitimate challenge to try. You should have had another cylinder ready, though, because the test requires 10 rounds.

But seriously, I also like to see what I can do with a single cylinder from a BP revolver using a test designed for a modern weapon.

I thought of that but I only have one cylinder

 

[TrapperDude]

I thought of that but I only have one cylinder

That's a bummer. I bought the extra cylinders for both my Remington NMA and Colt 1860 Army right around when I got each revolver, just to make sure I wouldn't be left out in the cold from shortages in the future.

You should find the cylinder you want at Midway USA, and if it isn't in stock, sign up for a product notification. Their notifications are timely and are how I've gotten some hard-to-find things in the past.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

That's a bummer. I bought the extra cylinders for both my Remington NMA and Colt 1860 Army right around when I got each revolver, just to make sure I wouldn't be left out in the cold from shortages in the future.

You should find the cylinder you want at Midway USA, and if it isn't in stock, sign up for a product notification. Their notifications are timely and are how I've gotten some hard-to-find things in the past.

Thanks for the tip. My .44 was imported by a company called stile, I believe. I don't know if the cylinders are compatible. Not too many have even heard of that name. I' have to poke around again

 

[TrapperDude]

Thanks for the tip. My .44 was imported by a company called stile, I believe. I don't know if the cylinders are compatible. Not too many have even heard of that name. I' have to poke around again

Importers are different from manufacturers, though. If you look around on your revolver, you might see that it's a Pietta or Uberti.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

A well tuned 1858 should be able to hold in the black for all six shots from 50 yards, one handed without a rest.

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Whitworth]

A well tuned 1858 should be able to hold in the black for all six shots from 50 yards, one handed without a rest.

ADK Bigfoot

In my case the shooter is the problem

 

[Andrewmtnman]

A well tuned 1858 should be able to hold in the black for all six shots from 50 yards, one handed without a rest.

ADK Bigfoot

Looks like I have some tuning to do

 

[TrapperDude]

A well tuned 1858 should be able to hold in the black for all six shots from 50 yards, one handed without a rest.

ADK Bigfoot

That sounds a bit more like your own capability than that of the handgun.

Just out of curiosity, what size black area are you using at 50yds, one-handed?

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

N-SSA standard 50 yard pistol target. IIRC 8" circle. (7-ring)

ADK Bigfoot

 

[TrapperDude]

N-SSA standard 50 yard pistol target. IIRC 8" circle. (7-ring)

ADK Bigfoot

8"! That's a tight group at 50yds!

 

[Kansas Jake]

I’d probably need a 8’ bull to do that.