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Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 483
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Why the silence?

The NRA is not stupid. They have not failed to notice that there has been a Liberal in the White House the past four years, but he has not supported or proposed a single piece of gun control...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-03-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Question on 44 Colt

Thanks to everyone for the help and all the good information. The links offered are definetly going into my knowledge base file for future reference. The good folks at ATK have put me onto and RCBS...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-03-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Question on 44 Colt

It takes the .429/.430 lead bullet very nicely, actually matching that of a .44 Special. The "modern" factory cartridge uses this configuration and since it is a modern steel factory conversion...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 04-03-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By LeadSlinger
Question on 44 Colt

Is anyone loading the 44 Colt? Not to be confused with the .44 Special or .44 Mag., or even the .45 Colt. I've got a modern reproduction 1860 Colt Army factory conversion that fires the .44 Colt...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-15-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
Posted By LeadSlinger
44 Colt vs 44 Long Colt

What is the difference between 44 Colt and 44 Long Colt cartiridges? Shooting a '60 Richards-Mason Conversion chambered for 44 Colt but finding more Long Colt available. Is there a difference in...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 05-19-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Thomas Turner?

Thomas Turner was an English gunmaker whose small bore rifles were highly sought after in the 1860's. Typically his rifles utilized the Whitworth barrel but Turner did apply for a patent for his...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-07-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,189
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: PAPER CARTRIGES

I thought about cigarette paper but would never have thought about tea bags. The wood dowel is a good idea that I'll be sure to use since I have plenty of those in the shop. Wax paper would...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-07-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,609
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Lock up on '51 Navy Colt

Thanks. I have a Remington '58, it is ok. I shoot a .454 ball with 25 gr. of Goex but I might cut that back some to see if that helps my accuracy. The Navy is more consistant in the black at 50ft....
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-06-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,189
Posted By LeadSlinger
PAPER CARTRIGES

Anyone have any experience with making and using paper cartriges in thier revolvers. I know they were pretty standard for long arms in CW but never heard much about revolver ammunition until...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-06-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,609
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Lock up on '51 Navy Colt

Got my new hand spring, put the Navy back together (actually supprised myself that I remembered how after two weeks), fired at the range this morning. Works like a charm. Thanks again to everyone...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 03-23-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,609
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Lock up on '51 Navy Colt

Thanks for the advice tyc. And thank you rdstrain49 for the links with exploded views. Followed the instructions and disassembled the gun this morning, actually pretty easy. Problem is definetly a...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 03-20-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,609
Posted By LeadSlinger
Re: Lock up on '51 Navy Colt

Thanks for the suggestions. Just back from the range and still have the problem of locking up after a couple of cylinders. Gun is Uberti steel frame so don't think expansion is problem. It is well...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 03-18-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,609
Posted By LeadSlinger
Lock up on '51 Navy Colt

After firing 2-3 cyclinders my 1851 Navy Colt has started locking up on me. Hammer barely moves, cylinder not at all, trigger is tight. If I put pressure on the hammer and move the cylinder by hand...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 03-10-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By LeadSlinger
Great Forum

This is a great forum site for black powder enthusiasts. I am relatively new to shooting cap and ball and have taken advantage of the wealth of information found here since early last Fall. I say...
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