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buckhorn · June 6, 2012, 11:45 AM

I converted my Pietta Remington about 5 years ago. It's not gated, as your's are, but reloading isn't that bad since I've done it so much. Gated conversion revolvers are considered Firearms in Michigan, were I come from. So, instead of going through all the paperwork and trips to the Sheriff's office, I just used a Howell [back then R+D] cylinder. I've never had a misfire, or timing issues either. The gun shoots well, cycles fine, and is a joy to shoot. I use Black Hills, and Ultramax 250 grain rounds. I even use .45 Schofield sometimes in my 1860 conversion, 230 gr. and 180 gr. But they do leave a ring in cylinder, just above the bullet, so it needs scrubbed more than using .45 colts . But the Remington with 250 gr. bullets is my favorite.

June 6, 2012, 11:45 AM	#9
buckhorn Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2012 Location: mid michigan Posts: 196	remington mod I converted my Pietta Remington about 5 years ago. It's not gated, as your's are, but reloading isn't that bad since I've done it so much. Gated conversion revolvers are considered Firearms in Michigan, were I come from. So, instead of going through all the paperwork and trips to the Sheriff's office, I just used a Howell [back then R+D] cylinder. I've never had a misfire, or timing issues either. The gun shoots well, cycles fine, and is a joy to shoot. I use Black Hills, and Ultramax 250 grain rounds. I even use .45 Schofield sometimes in my 1860 conversion, 230 gr. and 180 gr. But they do leave a ring in cylinder, just above the bullet, so it needs scrubbed more than using .45 colts . But the Remington with 250 gr. bullets is my favorite.