Shooting a cap and ball revolver

[glockster157]

I have always wanted to try a cap and ball revolver and I finally got my chance. I picked up a CVA Uberti import 1860 army. I had to fake it a little, all I have on hand is Pyrodex RS with is 2F not 3F and I had some .457 round balls instead of .454 but they worked. I Have some number 11 caps and just used Crisco over ball for lube.

Anyways, I was very impressed with the point-ability of the Colt 1860 model. I have read so much about it but I must admit I was surprised. I set a B29 silhouette at 15 yards and just did a quick cross draw, cock a fire by pointing at center mass. I was nailing the center of the target everytime. Out of 24 shots I only missed one shot and that one was the third group and I was aiming high intentionally to get a cleaner spot on the target and I pulled one just past his right ear. I will say that after 3 cylinders it gets pretty fouled and fighting with those spent caps was a pain. I would like to try that again with wads as I am sure it would be less messy than crisco.

Clean up is a pain. I washed it in the sink in soap and water. Don't have a clue how to get those grips off. I am struggling whether to keep this thing or sell it but it sure is pretty.

[ttocswob]

You may find this post interesting:

BP Revolver Chronography

Not as much difference between FF & FFF as you might expect, at least in Pyrodex. Real black powder is actually a bit cleaner, if you can find it - pricier, too!

Congrats - that Uberti is a nice gun.