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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-16-2011, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Simple Question

Interesting. The guys at the range suggested windex to clean it. Seems to be working fine so far. I like the idea of using hot soapy water better. Might try that next time.

Thanks!
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-14-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Simple Question

How long does it usually take you to clean your BP pistol? Right now, its takng me about 45 min to an hour to clean mine. :cool:
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-12-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: First time at the Range!

Gat,

Thanks for the good advice...several things in there I hadn't thought of. I'm definitely loading the powder and the wad in one step, the going back and loading all of the balls. I hadn't...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-09-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Butter or no butter

The person that suggested skipping the butter also suggested Wonder Wads. Looks like thats the plan from now on! Really glad to hear that. I hated the mess that goes along with buttering the...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-08-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Butter or no butter

I was recently told that if I put the wad on top of the powder, then the ball, I don't have to "butter" the end of the cylinder. Is that true? I've been putting powder..wad..ball..butter, then...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-04-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: I joined the Club..Literally!

according to the owners, the ventalation will be strong enough that you will actually feel a breeze at your back when your shooting. Now it just needs to open.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-04-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: I joined the Club..Literally!

I double checked before I signed up...three owners said it wouldnt be a problem.

And its funny that my "Rusty Car" was getting more curious people coming over and asking about it than the shiny...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-03-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By TxBlackPowder
I joined the Club..Literally!

There is a new shooting range opening up in March about a mile from my house. Its an indoor range (great for summer in Tx). The best part is that they were offering charter memberships for $100.00....
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-03-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: First time at the Range!

The pellets wouldn't ignite. I had to pop 5-6 caps on them to get them to fire. We were getting ready to pull the nipples and force the pellets and ball out. I just kept popping caps, and they would...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-02-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By TxBlackPowder
First time at the Range!

Just got back from the firing range, and had a blast (no pun intended). The guy who owns the shooting range said he shoots black powder, and gave me a few tips on shooting. It was all good...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-31-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: How do you carry at the range

Cool. So it sounds like a case is the way to go then.

Where would the typical BP shooter use a holster if not at the range?
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: How do you carry at the range

So if the holsters are not for the range, when would you wear a holster (BP)? Maybe a Civil War reinactment? I can't image that many people are strolling around with them on their hips in every day...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Cleaning 1851 Navy

Excellent! Thanks for all the good info. :-)
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: How do you carry at the range

is it uncommon for a range to allow/encourage you to carry while you shoot?
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: How do you carry at the range

First... Semper Fi :-)

Second
I only have the one gun, and am very much the novice. Eventually I could like to get my conceal and carry lisc, but until then I will be more than satisfied with my...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Cleaning 1851 Navy

So, as long as I lock the ramrod all the way down (to eliminate air spaces) and use crisco (or something similiar) to prevent chain fires, I should be fine. Cool. Makes me feel better.

As far as...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: How do you carry at the range

That makes sense. I'd love to have a holster for it, but if its just going to hang on the wall, and I'm not going to actually wear it...I'd rather not spend the money on it.

Thanks guys!
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-29-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By TxBlackPowder
How do you carry at the range

I've done a little research on the site, and can't find much on how most people carry at the range. I know if I had a modern pistol instead of a BP, I could use a holster without anyone wondering...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-29-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Cleaning 1851 Navy

Also, under the barrel...on the ram rod, if it were a rifle (not sure what its called on a pistol)..there is a fair amount of oil, and some on the body of the gun. Should I clean it off as well, or...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-29-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Cleaning 1851 Navy

Its really that easy?

How easy is it to mess it up? I've watched a video on Cabella's website showing how to load it, and it seems pretty straight forward. I would think that if you mess it up,...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-29-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: Cleaning 1851 Navy

:-) Good to hear. Is there a difference in the shooting experience with pyrodex vs BP. Amount of smoke...sound...accuracy..ect.

I've also been looking for the thread "So You Want a Cap and Ball...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-29-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Cleaning 1851 Navy

I get the impression that Pyrodex is much easier to clean than BP. Thoughts?
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-29-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,775
Posted By TxBlackPowder
Re: 1851 navy 44

I got the same gun for Christmas, and I'm in the same boat. Lots of questions, and ready to go shooting. But not really excited about the "trial and error" approach. :0)
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