1860 Pietta Army .44

That's the order I put in to Cabela's today. With the fluted barrel, as that was the only model they had showing 'in stock'.
I didn't want to wait for back ordering.
This is the one with the steel frame.
I found a place near here, Culver City that has powder, caps, tho' it looked like only #11, and I think this gun should use #10.
I was thinking I need 451 balls, but the black powder editor video says 454.
I have found a Cal Gunner who just got the brass framed model. So I may be able to review the procedure with him at Prado or Angeles next week. They allow black powder out there.
Any advice on this gun would be appreciated.
I'm only interested in basic target shooting.
I did see a good video on cleaning a new Pietta.
dc

 

Well I got my 1860 Army today, and I'm having fun with it. And learning a lot about black powder and all.
And I had seen a special at Cabelas, 1858 Army on sale, $169, free shipping.
When I got my 1860 today, they included a $20 off coupon.
So I ordered the 1858. They use fast shipping. So maybe next weekend I can shoot both.
I'm going over to Culver City tomorrow to look at black powder, balls, caps, etc.
dc

 

Thank you
I have found that they have the #10s at the range, Angeles.
So I hope to be out there next weekend.
I got Goex and .451 and Wonder Wads. I'll see if they have some grease out there, also.
I hope also to be taking my 1858 Remington (Pietta) at that time. I ordered that one as well, as Cabelas had it on sale for $169 and $20 off. With shipping it was $166.
I should get it Thursday, so I can shoot both next weekend.
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I finally got out on Thursday to Angeles and managed to get in 12 shots.
Cease fire is every 20 minutes, and it took me that long to load and shoot 6 twice.
I also got a 1858 Remington, and I loaded and shot 12 on that also, before the next cease fire.
I used Goex 3, and cci #10 caps. No grease or Crisco. I used Wonder Wads, and I got some dowel which came in hand to push the wad onto the powder, and also to gently push the cap on tight.
Both guns shot fine all 12 each.
In terms of accuracy, I don't think I'm yet ready to comment. I was just able to be sure I had all the right things in the right places, and the right end of the gun lined up. Next in the equation is trying to figure the accuracy.
dc

 

Thanks
I got out to Burro Canyon at a private range yesterday. There were 8 others, and plenty of space. I had a picnic table, very old, and brought my own table.
I got 18 shots each on the Colt and Remington Piettas.
One spent cap jammed the Colt, but pulling the wedge and cylinder took about 20 seconds.
The Remington had 2 caps that didn't fire first shot. They did on second shot.
I place the caps by hand, then use a dowel to press them in a bit tighter. So I don't know why 2 wouldn't fire, and only on the Remington.
dc