Lil Dudey
.327 Meteor
I'm out there watching you!
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Post by Lil Dudey on Oct 30, 2010 20:19:19 GMT -5
Maybe majorKap will buy the 45 Colt cylinder for you
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erich
.30 Stingray
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Post by erich on Nov 1, 2010 11:01:20 GMT -5
Thanks, gents. Turns out that someone has replaced the nipples already, but I don't know whether they're #10 or #11. A friend suggested that I try #10 Remington caps, which I'll do if I can find them. Another fellow suggested that I check to see whether the pfft is always happening on the same nipple, in which case a replacement would seem to be in order. That's something that I should have done from the get-go, but I was too caught up in having fun with the gun.
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robl
.375 Atomic
These were the good ole days!
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Post by robl on Nov 1, 2010 13:12:14 GMT -5
you can find a good used BH or Vaquero for the price of the 45 colt cylinder:-)
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erich
.30 Stingray
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Post by erich on Nov 1, 2010 19:22:04 GMT -5
Where? In 1995? Not here and now! (I could have gotten a cylinder from Midway yesterday - sale - for $200.)
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robl
.375 Atomic
These were the good ole days!
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Post by robl on Nov 2, 2010 13:12:09 GMT -5
200.00- snap it up then most I have seen are close to 400.00 than 200.00 Good BHs go used for 325 OTD around hear.
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erich
.30 Stingray
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Post by erich on Mar 6, 2011 19:37:07 GMT -5
Okay, it was perfectly still at the range yesterday a.m. - about 10% humidity and 40°F. I used the Howell's cylinder that I got this week and found it to work perfectly well (though I had to work out how to get the cylinder inserted easily - I've got it now). I shot: 8.5 grains of Unique under a 255-LSWC: M 925.6/ES70.34/SD 30.91 (5.5" high) and 10.5 grains HS-6 (CCI magnum primer) over 255-gr RNL: M 922.3/ES 50.09/SD 18.92 (7" high)
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 6, 2011 20:15:27 GMT -5
Shoot that thang! I did my blue ROA shooting in the 70s. My current ROAs are stainless. Check out the pre lubed felt wads made for those things. They eliminate the need for the grease in front on the bullet. I use them in my 45 and 50 ROAs.
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erich
.30 Stingray
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Post by erich on Mar 7, 2011 9:29:08 GMT -5
Thanks, axehandle - I believe it might be my favorite gun to shoot at present. Honestly, what's been driving me nuts is a desire to cut that tube down so it's more packable (Dave Clements seems to be a good go-to guy for this), but I like this one so much "as is" that I might wait until I find a beater to start cutting. I've been using over-powder wads the last few times out and find that they really cut fouling to nothing (not that the 777 I've been using leaves much in the first place). I've actually never once used over-ball grease . . . several friends have convinced me that flash-over danger is from the back, not the front, and the gun shoots fine w/o the messy lube. That said, I've got a big glop of it in a medicine bottle in the BP range box in case I ever change my mind. majorKap is right, by the way - the percussion cylinder is probably faster to load than is the .45 Colt conversion cylinder - if it's still. I'm glad to have both, as the conversion cylinder will let me take this gun out on days when it's windier than I'd like for pouring powder. A lot of those this spring, I fear. Here's a wrinkle that gives me a little concern. After using the smokeless/hardcast loads, I used regular cleaning techniques/solvents/oils (had some leading in the forcing cone and hit it with Kroil). But that gave me agita because of the whole "Don't use petroleum-based oils for BP or you'll tar the barrel" meme. So, what I wound up doing was hitting the bore with WD-40, then a clean patch, then brake cleaner, then a clean patch, with a thought toward taking out all of the oils. Then, after letting it sit for 10 minutes, I hit it with Ballistol. I'm hoping that will keep it groovy for both BP/substitute propellants and smokeless, but I'd like to hear any thoughts you more experienced BP converter folks have.
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Post by Frank V on Mar 7, 2011 17:12:09 GMT -5
Erich, your conversion cylinder will let you shoot in the rain without worries too not just wind. It's a great idea, maybe someday I'll pursue one for a replica 1860 that doesn't get shot much. I'm watching for more on the conversion cylinders too! Frank
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 7, 2011 19:15:40 GMT -5
Don't forget that Dave Clements is making a batch of Stainless ROA Bisley hammers and triggers!
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erich
.30 Stingray
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Post by erich on Mar 7, 2011 22:03:54 GMT -5
Good point, axe! Frank, amigo: it's funny! Rain actually never entered my mind as being a potential issue with BP - remember where I live! I got hit by a few raindrops today, though!
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Post by Frank V on Mar 9, 2011 16:13:58 GMT -5
Good point, axe! Frank, amigo: it's funny! Rain actually never entered my mind as being a potential issue with BP - remember where I live! I got hit by a few raindrops today, though! Oh I had a mental lapse for awhile ;D ;D I remember!! Frank
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erich
.30 Stingray
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Post by erich on Mar 10, 2011 15:49:15 GMT -5
It's funny how I've forgotten rain could be an issue!
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Post by Frank V on Mar 10, 2011 18:13:20 GMT -5
Oh well in some places it can be. Now & then here. Frank
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