Noah Cash Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hilda Billie just bought me a pair of Pietta .44 revolvers, 1858's with the top strap over the cylinder. I have the components, balls, FFFg goex, and caps. I also have the 44/45 fibre wads L use for the Shiloh Sharps 45/70. I know we can't post load data here but I'd appreciate PM's with the B/P load data and any other info we can post here. Grease or lube over the balls? Wad between the powder and ball? reduced powder with inert filler over powder then wad or grease? I am also gonna stuff B/P in the 45 Colt casings for the '73 and the 12 guage, so any advise there is appreciated as well KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 PM inroute..... LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Howdy ; PM sent. Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Cash Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thank ye, kind gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Powder, ball, wad or lube. Eezzy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog McGee Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Not too hard ! Load them up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Rye left off the caps. It don't go BOOM without caps. Been there, done that. Lyman makes good books in shooting BP loads in cap-n-ball pistols and cartridge loads. Your local cowboys are also very good sources of information if they have shot BP/FC for a while. Instead of trying to do it all at once, you might want to nail down the process of loading, shooting and cleaning your Remmies before tackling the rifle and shotgun. SASS rules allow cap-n-ball in most categories. There were good articles in last year's CCs about cap-n-ball pistols and various powders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog McGee Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Be sure and use the real BP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Be sure and use the real BP! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Be sure and use the real BP! I didn't know there was anything else... TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Rye left off the caps. It don't go BOOM without caps. Been there, done that. Lyman makes good books in shooting BP loads in cap-n-ball pistols and cartridge loads. Your local cowboys are also very good sources of information if they have shot BP/FC for a while. Instead of trying to do it all at once, you might want to nail down the process of loading, shooting and cleaning your Remmies before tackling the rifle and shotgun. SASS rules allow cap-n-ball in most categories. There were good articles in last year's CCs about cap-n-ball pistols and various powders. …and make sure you have big enough balls!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Call Buffalo Arms at (208)+263-6953 for black powder supplies. Ask for their catalogue whether you buy anything or not. The proprietor, Dave Gulloo, is one of the top BP riflemen in the world. All of their staff are experts in BP shooting. I will send a PM with my OPINIONS about what you asked. Remember, there are actually more opinions than there are BP afficianadoes. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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