Choctaw
40 Cal.
I bought this revolver (8 inch barrel model) about two weeks ago from Cabelas and got the revolver starter pack thing for free. Didn't really need it because I have tons of gear, but it was free...
Anyway, I carry a black plastic pistol for a living and haven't fired a revolver, much less a BP pistol, in quite a while. So I figured today was the day.
My range session wasn't very scientific. My "range" is actually a CRP field in the middle of nowhere. The session was conducted standing and freehand with a 21 mph crosswind gusting to 28 (well, it may be just a little scientific :grin: ). I was shooting at 20 yards and only had time for six rounds. My first shot went high (that drew a snicker from my oldest son), but the next five grouped very nicely. They grouped two to three inches to the left but were right on elevation-wise. I have no doubt the left point of impact is contributed solely to my grip and will be corrected during the next session.
I was shooting whatever size "44" ball comes in the Cabelas revolver kit over 30 grains of Goex FFFg and using Wonder wads and Wonder seals. The only hangup was the CCI No. 11 caps were much too big for the nipples and required me to pinch them. I've always been leery about pinching caps because I suspect a loose or improperly seated cap could cause a chain fire. I don't know for sure but it seems reasonable.
Anyway, it is nice to be back into BP pistol shooting again. I had forgotten how relaxing it is.
Anyway, I carry a black plastic pistol for a living and haven't fired a revolver, much less a BP pistol, in quite a while. So I figured today was the day.
My range session wasn't very scientific. My "range" is actually a CRP field in the middle of nowhere. The session was conducted standing and freehand with a 21 mph crosswind gusting to 28 (well, it may be just a little scientific :grin: ). I was shooting at 20 yards and only had time for six rounds. My first shot went high (that drew a snicker from my oldest son), but the next five grouped very nicely. They grouped two to three inches to the left but were right on elevation-wise. I have no doubt the left point of impact is contributed solely to my grip and will be corrected during the next session.
I was shooting whatever size "44" ball comes in the Cabelas revolver kit over 30 grains of Goex FFFg and using Wonder wads and Wonder seals. The only hangup was the CCI No. 11 caps were much too big for the nipples and required me to pinch them. I've always been leery about pinching caps because I suspect a loose or improperly seated cap could cause a chain fire. I don't know for sure but it seems reasonable.
Anyway, it is nice to be back into BP pistol shooting again. I had forgotten how relaxing it is.
Was also pleasantly surprised by its accuracy when I benched it on paper. Used it during my cowboy action shooting heyday, putting well over a thousand roundballs through it at the time. I too first started out with No.11 caps and had to pinch them. Soon switched to No.10s and never had a problem with a cap falling off afterwards. As Buffalo Bill commented on his original 'back in the day', "It never failed me." I don't get to shoot much anymore but do enjoy handling it occassionally. They're great pistols. I hope you and your son experience many years of safe enjoyment from yours. :hatsoff:
. I was very happy with the group though. I think you are right about getting a single shot. I have had a couple of Lyman Plains Pistols in the past and would like to have another one. 
