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Odhinnn · February 13, 2009, 11:43 AM

I have a 1851 Navy Colt bought for home defense and was thinking about the problem of the powder corroding the chambers...I've thought of 2 possible remedies but am curious to see what someone more experienced with black powder thinks...The 1st is possibly making heavy plastic tubes to fit inside the chambers, or possibly taking some .44 casings & cut both ends so that the overall length holds the powder while the ball itself still rests ontop of the charge...Any idea's on this?

February 13, 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
Odhinnn Junior Member Join Date: February 13, 2009 Posts: 4	Black powder chamber advise I have a 1851 Navy Colt bought for home defense and was thinking about the problem of the powder corroding the chambers...I've thought of 2 possible remedies but am curious to see what someone more experienced with black powder thinks...The 1st is possibly making heavy plastic tubes to fit inside the chambers, or possibly taking some .44 casings & cut both ends so that the overall length holds the powder while the ball itself still rests ontop of the charge...Any idea's on this?