Pellets in a pistol

[Bigdog]

I have been shooting single shot percussion guns for about 45 years and just got a new Navy revolver in .44 cal. My question is regarding cross-fire. Is a patch/grease necesary when using a pellet charge versus a loose powder charge in a revolver? Thanks, BigDog

 

[rafterob]

Welcome to the forum, but your question should go to the handgun section. This area is for Introductions.

 

[Bigdog]

I have scrubbed the site and I don't se a "Hand gun" section any where. How does one get to that section?

 

[Shotgunblast]

Click on forums and scroll a way down to "Firearms"

 

[thomas]

Welcome to the forum.
Thomas

 

[Bigdog]

Thanks. I still don't know how this page works and I still haven't found my original posting. Oh well, it looks like I'm connected now.

 

[Woody Morgan]

I have been shooting single shot percussion guns for about 45 years and just got a new Navy revolver in .44 cal. My question is regarding cross-fire. Is a patch/grease necesary when using a pellet charge versus a loose powder charge in a revolver? Thanks, BigDog

To answer your question, not necessarily. It's generally accepted here that it's cap fit on the nipples that are more important. If the ball is properly sized so that it shaves a ring when pressed in to the cylinder it shouldn't be a crossfire hazard since the chamber is effectively sealed from the front. Some kind of lube is nice to keep fouling manageable.

wm