1851, 1860, 1861 revolver comparisons

[Mike.357]

That guy better get them .454 balls, I just sent the better part of what I had left downrange, LOL.

I was working on some Pyro loads. Seems 15 grains works better than 30+ grains. Used grits for filler on the 15 grain loads. I bleieve it helps if for no other reason than getting the ball closer to the barrel so it does not have to jump so far to get in the rifling.

Of course I was shooting the white steel '51 Navy, so I am not sure how that info will carry over to the G&G knockoff.

[Mark@Sea]

Well, Mike, I have a box of 454's. You think you'll shoot that much? Found a place with 1 box on the shelf, looked lonely so I brought it home.

Also have a 454 lee mold, double cavity round ball. You bring the lead, I'll light the fire. You can cast 'em up at the range, I guess.

[Mike.357]

thanks for the offer Mark, If I can't get more I might take you up on that.

Hopefully what I have ordered will come in. I will buy all that he recieves, LOL.

I think he told me he was getting in 500 rds.

Between three revolvers I might shoot 100 rounds. I am not going to bring the one I shot today.

[Mark@Sea]

I am not going to bring the one I shot today.

???

I'm figuring others are going to want to try the revolvers, I'll have all mine (except the brass remmie) down at the range. I should have 3 + the one for TC + the two flinters and the cannon.

By the way, Tower - thanks for the laptop. I'm sitting in this hotel room, without it I'd be bored out of what mind I have left.

[Mike.357]

the one I shot today was the first handgun I ever bought. It is about 30 years old. That in itself is not an issue but the trigger on it is an issue. I would not dare allow anyone else to shoot that revolver. I tell you, when the hammer is cocked look at it crossways or breath on it and it will discharge. It simply would not be safe. I will not even shoot it if there is anyone else around.

I will be bringing three percussion revolvers.

[Mark@Sea]

Well, 6 revolvers, 2 flinters, whatever Marswolf is bringing, and if we need 'em I'll haul out the old brass remington and the squirrel rifle. That orta do it, don't you think?

[Mike.357]

What is your squirell rifle?

I think between us with 6 revolvers we have it covered. It will be a regular old smoke screen fer sure.

[Mark@Sea]

What is your squirell rifle?

Its' a long thing that makes loud noises, but thats' not important right now.

Seriously, I've had it 10 years, I don't remember the make. Caplock. 45 cal, I think....