So, I ordered my Birthday present as well. A 44 Walker. My first Black Powder gun (I like to start big).... So, I need a basic load to start with. Like what do I stuff down each chamber in that big cylinder? A newbie wants to know, as well as accessories to go with the purchase. I did buy a powder measure that adjusts, and 100 .457 lead balls. Now what else do I need? Any suggestions will be graciously accepted? Like that hasn't been asked about 500 times before.
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I ordered my Birthday present , as well!!
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first things you need for a bp revolver are:
-a cleaning rod
-cleaning patches
-a rust preventable (WD-40 works)
-proper fitting caps (they should fit on secure
without the need to pinch, try different brands and sizes)
-black powder or a sub
-proper fitting balls (the .457s should be good but you might also wanna try .454)
-a powder measure for 10-50 grains
-properly sized wads (should be just over chamber size, in most cases wonder wads work)
-lotsa of patience, this hobby envolves a great deal of trial an error.
enjoy your new gun and be safe!
-Matt
-a cleaning rod
-cleaning patches
-a rust preventable (WD-40 works)
-proper fitting caps (they should fit on secure
without the need to pinch, try different brands and sizes)
-black powder or a sub
-proper fitting balls (the .457s should be good but you might also wanna try .454)
-a powder measure for 10-50 grains
-properly sized wads (should be just over chamber size, in most cases wonder wads work)
-lotsa of patience, this hobby envolves a great deal of trial an error.
enjoy your new gun and be safe!
-Matt
The walker when I have shot them were loaded 25-50 grains of 3F. 50 is a heavy load and not nessesary.
maybe some wads
round balls
percusion caps
bore butter (or other acceptable cylender greese)
gun cleaning kit
nipple wrench
that should get you started
maybe some wads
round balls
percusion caps
bore butter (or other acceptable cylender greese)
gun cleaning kit
nipple wrench
that should get you started
beat me to it by a minute
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I agree. A nipple wrench is one of the 'must have' tools for any revolver.
While the exposed nipple on a percussion rifle or single shot pistol is right out there in the open to grab with whatever's available, the nipples on most revolvers are down in pockets so only a nipple wrench will work easily.
While the exposed nipple on a percussion rifle or single shot pistol is right out there in the open to grab with whatever's available, the nipples on most revolvers are down in pockets so only a nipple wrench will work easily.
