Pyrodex 30 grain pellets in 1851 Navy Brass Revolver?

The Count · 12-07-2010, 09:20 AM

Just got a new Pietta 1851 Brass Navy revolver. I read somewhere that you should only USe 25 grains of pyrodex with this gun. So if this is true it would be a no no to use the 30 grain Hodgdon Pyrodex pellets, right?

jacksonco · 12-07-2010, 04:57 PM

Sounds to me like you answered your own question. 25 grains is max not 30 grains as per your firearm manual.

Old Grump · 12-07-2010, 04:59 PM

I use 15 or 20 for plinking loads and 35, (rarely), for heavy duty work, No reason really to go over your 25 grains, you won't notice the difference on your target.

rakumaniac · 12-08-2010, 09:05 AM

My Manual for my Traditions 1858 .44 Revolver says 22 to 30 3f or Pyrodex for round ball and 19 to 25 3f or pyrodex for conical.
I bought some 30g Pellets,,will let you know how they work when I get them,,,

Oneida Steve · 12-08-2010, 08:32 PM

You may have a problem getting the ball to seat flush if you use 30 grains of powder.

The Count · 12-10-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oneida Steve

You may have a problem getting the ball to seat flush if you use 30 grains of powder.

don't see how, because that is the 'standard' load for 1851/1858 in steel.

12-07-2010, 09:20 AM	#1
The Count V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Pyrodex 30 grain pellets in 1851 Navy Brass Revolver? Just got a new Pietta 1851 Brass Navy revolver. I read somewhere that you should only USe 25 grains of pyrodex with this gun. So if this is true it would be a no no to use the 30 grain Hodgdon Pyrodex pellets, right? -->

12-07-2010, 04:57 PM	#2
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Pyrodex 30 grain pellets in 1851 Navy Brass Revolver? Sounds to me like you answered your own question. 25 grains is max not 30 grains as per your firearm manual.

12-07-2010, 04:59 PM	#3
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,285	Re: Pyrodex 30 grain pellets in 1851 Navy Brass Revolver? I use 15 or 20 for plinking loads and 35, (rarely), for heavy duty work, No reason really to go over your 25 grains, you won't notice the difference on your target. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

12-08-2010, 09:05 AM	#4
rakumaniac Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 7	Re: Pyrodex 30 grain pellets in 1851 Navy Brass Revolver? My Manual for my Traditions 1858 .44 Revolver says 22 to 30 3f or Pyrodex for round ball and 19 to 25 3f or pyrodex for conical. I bought some 30g Pellets,,will let you know how they work when I get them,,,

12-08-2010, 08:32 PM	#5
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: Pyrodex 30 grain pellets in 1851 Navy Brass Revolver? You may have a problem getting the ball to seat flush if you use 30 grains of powder.