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Mark whiz · July 14, 2005, 03:29 PM

I've been shooting my brass 1858 (Pietta) for over 3 years now(probably about 250 rd per year) and there has been ZERO issues with it. I usually load the max 30gr BP load with ball or 180gr conicals on ocassion too.
I fully expect this gun to last as long as me; and I'm hoping to get another 35 - 40yrs out of this old body.

July 14, 2005, 03:29 PM	#7
Mark whiz Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Wabash, IN Posts: 227	I've been shooting my brass 1858 (Pietta) for over 3 years now(probably about 250 rd per year) and there has been ZERO issues with it. I usually load the max 30gr BP load with ball or 180gr conicals on ocassion too. I fully expect this gun to last as long as me; and I'm hoping to get another 35 - 40yrs out of this old body. __________________ "Every moving thing that liveth, I give unto you as meat" (Gen 9:3) Aim small.........miss small. Trust God..........but keep your powder dry!