Pietta 1851 Navy .44 cal. Questions

[Bear Rider]

I got one of Ted Cash's socket wrenches and it seems to work very well for my revolvers.

 

[BRiddle]

I've still got some FF that I used on my rifle.

I bought a flask that came with a 24 spout and I ordered a 20 also. If I keep the powder charge light, I should be OK.

Just made a post on getting a new 1858. I won't have to worry about the powder charge on it!....but what about the nipples? I'm hoping that just getting some #10 Remington nipples will be ok with it.

 

[Swede50]

Not safe to charge directly from your flask on a pistol or rifle use a powder measure or a piece of hollowed out horn. You don't want it blowing up in your face.

Enjoy your new toy.

 

[Gray Fox01]

An empty .38 special case holds 22 grains of BP so it might work for you. If you want a bit less, just file the case down until you get what you want. Fill the case then dump it into the chamber then seat your felt wad and ball. GF

 

[BRiddle]

Thanks for the safety suggestion. I only load from the flask to a cold cylinder. Wouldn't want a spark left.

 

[BRiddle]

I would like to put a more user friendly front site on my pistol. Does anyone know of a front site that would be fairly easy to install without having to make one from scratch? Didn't know if there were any aftermarket sights available.

 

[aeatwood]

Um, blob of epoxy. file it to match contour of sight. 8)

 

[BRiddle]

I was hoping that somebody might know of an aftermarket upgrade sight that would fit.

 

[Joe Sullivan]

I have one of those but it's not all that accurate. Pie plate at 25 yards. I've tried a bunch of things to increase it but it's not good enough for small game. Maybe your having better luck. The biggest increase in accuracy is to get the ball seated just below the cylinder by using cornmeal as a filler. I also tried making paper cartridges but that dos'nt work unless you nitrate the paper.
Good luck