Hello, I am new to black powder pistols. I have a new 1858 New Army I got from Cabelas. It's a .44 and I use 28 grains pyrodex - a treated wad from Cabelas and .454 round balls. I love it and want to get a 2nd cylinder soon!
I just got a nice, slightly used .45 Jukar single shot. I fired it 3 times, loaded the same as my 1858.
But after reading some muzzleloading stories etc, I read about using a 430 patched ball in a .45 ?
Mathematically, I don't get it, but I want safety and accuracy, so what should I be using?
Also, how often should the 1858 be totally disassembled for a full cleaning? And what method of cleaning should I use on the Jukar? I can't pour hot water through it-there is no "through"
Does it have to be completely disassembled?
Thanks for your help!
Chuck