loading press

[doc623]

Good Day
I would like any information on plans for a c&b cyclinder loading press.
Thank you in advance.

 

[musketman]

Is this what you are looking for?

Looks simple enough to make, a lever and a plunger...

 

[Ohio Joe]

I believe what your looking for is sold by Dixie Gun Works, and Cabela's... You might try their web site's; www.dixiegunworks.com, and www.cabelas.com... If your looking to load spare cylinders you can use your revolver for that, just don't cap them... This way you don't have to worry about the caps striking metal and setting off a round as your taking out or putting in a loaded cylinder. That would make for a very bad day!

 

[doc623]

Yes. Thanks

 

[Zonie]

And, the wooden rest for the pistol is even easier to make.

To get the pattern for the shape to cut, use an old cereal box's cardboard and cut it so it matches the frame behind the cylinder. Transfer it to the wood and cut a little oversize to allow for some soft leather which I would recommend glueing there.
After placing a hinge between the wood blocks, place the pistol in the cradle and mark the location of the grip butt. Cut a notch there and your done!

Remingtons and Colts are different enough that one block won't work for both, so if your like me, you will have to make two.

 

[doc623]

Thanks.
Do you mean cut a little "undersized"?
Why the hinge?

 

[Stumpkiller]

Why the hinge?

Sos you can fold it up and carry it in a saddlebag.

 

[blackpowder shooter]

contact thunder ridge at
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/revolvers.htm#stand

stand is perfect for what you want at $26.95

I wish I had seen this one before i toke the time to build one

 

[Zonie]

Doc623: Make the cut a little oversize so when you glue the leather or felt or whatever onto the wood it won't be too small.
I like the hinge because it folds down flat and doesn't take up a lot of room.
I also just think a nice inexpensive brass hinge adds a little to it's appearance.